Tagungsleiter
Prof. Christopher Bovis
Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL
09:00
Welcome words & Introduction round
09:15
Procuring AI: Key Distinctions from Traditional Software
- How AI differs from other digital systems
- Key challenges: autonomy, explainability, data dependency
- Implications for procurement procedures and specifications
Prof. Dr. Sarah Schoenmaekers, LL.M
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Professor of Construction Law, Hasselt University; Endowed Professor of European Law, Open Universiteit; Associate Professor of European Law, Maastricht University, Maastricht
(invited)
10:15
The EU AI Act – What Public Buyers Need to Know
- Overview of the regulatory framework
- Risk-based classification of AI systems
- Obligations and limitations for contracting authorities
Prof. Tünde Tátrai
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Professor, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest; Board Member of EPPPL
(invited)
11:15
11:30
Contracting for AI: Model Clauses and Practical Tools
- Contractual safeguards for public buyers
- Managing risks related to data access, performance monitoring, and IP rights
- Model clauses for procurement documents
Prof. Christopher Bovis
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Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL
12:30
13:30
Interactive Session: Using AI and Challenges in Buying AI
Group discussion on real-world procurement obstacles and how to address them. Participants are encouraged to share experiences or ask questions.
Prof. Christopher Bovis
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Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL
14:30
Future-Proofing AI Procurement: Legal and Strategic Considerations
- Managing AI evolution during the contract term
- Procuring under uncertainty
- Innovation partnerships and pre-commercial procurement (PCP)
Prof. Christopher Bovis
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Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL
15:30
