Opening the Black Box : Why We Need Safe, Transparent AI, and How to Build it

Opening the Black Box: Why We Need Safe, Transparent AI, and How to Build It AI is changing how we work, build, and make decisions. But as its capabilities grow, one question becomes harder to ignore: how do we trust systems we don’t fully understand? This panel features Jonathan Barry, Vice President, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at LawZero, who will explain how Law Zero is advancing safe-by-design AI and addressing the challenges and opportunities of building trustworthy and beneficial AI systems in an increasingly autonomous world. Agenda 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm: Greeting participants 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm: Opening remarks & fireside chat 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Cocktail networking event About LawZero Founded by Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio, LawZero is a Quebec nonprofit organization advancing research and developing technical solutions for safe-by-design AI. Its work focuses on building highly capable systems that prioritize safety, helping unlock AI’s potential while reducing its risks. Learn more at lawzero.org. Join the conversation Reserve your ticket here. Limited spots available. The finer details 📍 Downtown Seattle 🗓️ Thursday, 29 October Dress Code 👗 Smart casual This event is organized by the Quebec Government Office in Seattle, Investissement Québec, Montréal International and the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle.