Participation

What does ECON do & offer?

ECON offers a wide range of practical, accessible and high-quality activities to support responsible AI adoption.

Co-Design Labs

Collaborative sessions where organisations explore EU funding opportunities, design project ideas and integrate ethical AI components.

Training & Capacity Building

Workshops created with ETHICAI, covering AI ethics, AI governance, EU AI Act compliance, responsible data use, algorithmic risk and digital transformation.

Thematic Roundtables

Open dialogues on topics such as AI and democracy, digital rights, education, culture, societal challenges and innovation.

Knowledge Production

ECON develops guidelines, case studies, policy briefs, practical tools and educational materials.

Networking & European Events

Including the flagship “ProjectWise” series focused on ethical AI and strategic European cooperation.

All activities are designed to be practical, meaningful and aligned with the needs of organisations navigating the ethical challenges of AI.

How Participation Works?

ECON’s participation model is intentionally simple, transparent and inclusive.

There is no membership, no annual fee and no long-term obligation. Organisations participate event by event, based on interest and availability.

Each activity includes:

  • A participation fee
  • A mandatory Participation Agreement
  • Full documentation of all expenses
  • Complete transparency on resource use

In addition to participating in ECON-led initiatives, organisations may also propose to host and deliver their own events under the umbrella of ECON. In these cases, ECON provides light and transparent support while leaving full operational autonomy to the organising institution. To ensure coherence with the network’s values and ethical standards, any such proposal must be submitted for approval to the ECON founding team at least one year before the planned date. Once approved, the organising institution retains full responsibility for the event and its outcomes, while complying with ECON’s principles on transparency, integrity and responsible use of resources,

This model ensures neutrality, fairness and accessibility for organisations of all sizes and regions. It prevents bureaucracy, avoids hierarchical structures and creates a safe and inclusive environment for cooperation.

Participation is always voluntary, always clear and always aligned with ethical principles and regulatory standards.

Events

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