ABOUT THE FORUM

OUR MISSION

Promote the development of information technologies by building bridges between entrepreneurs and politicians from Europe and Quebec.

The Europe-Quebec Digital Forum aims to bring together entrepreneurs, parliamentarians and decision-makers in order to discuss the opportunities and limits related to technological progress.

An opportunity to exchange between Europe and Quebec on the needs of the digital sector in terms of resources and regulations.

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  • Digital sovereignty
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Cyberattacks and our institutions
  • Online privacy

Digital Sovereignty

How can the state maintain control over its cyberspace?

Artificial Intelligence

Is the A.I. Act sufficient to regulate these algorithms?

Cyberattacks

How can the state protect its citizens and institutions against cyberattacks?

Online Privacy

Should online data collection be restricted?

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SPEAKERS

Sandro Gozi

Member of the European Parliament and Member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Mr. Gozi studied law in Bologna, international relations in Paris and Brussels, and  macroeconomics in London. Mr. Gozi forged a solid European identity in the countries where he studied. Elected in May 2019, he was elected in the European Parliament following Brexit in February 2020, where he worked hard in the Internal Market, Constitutional Affairs and Regional Development Committees.

Samuel Mainville, MBA

Entrepreneur, host and information technology expert

With more than 15 years of experience in information technology, Mr. Mainville is an expert in identifying and evaluating the needs of his clients in order to develop adapted and personalized solutions. He holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from HEC Montréal and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the Université du Québec à Montréal. He founded Alice Media in 2011 and hosts Regard Techno, a weekly radio show that talks about technological news.

TOPICS ADDRESSED

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machine learning models are used to develop the algorithms used by our favorite services. Is the European regulation to frame these algorithms sufficient to mitigate the risks?

Digital Sovereignty

Governments continue to give contracts for their national digital infrastructures to large American and Chinese companies. How can the state maintain control over its cyberspace and encourage its national champions?

Cyberattacks and our institutions

In cyberspace, businesses and institutions are under daily attack from state actors and criminal organizations. How can the state protect its citizens online against this threat?

Online Privacy

Companies use cookies and algorithms to accumulate information about individuals and build consumer profiles. Where is this data stored and who has access to it?

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