On October 30, MTL connect: Montreal Digital Week invites you to rethink our relationship with digital technology through the Territories & Humanities theme.
In a world undergoing rapid technological, social, and environmental change, this day offers a collective reflection on a digital future that is ethical, sustainable, and rooted in local realities.
Opening keynote: Rehumanizing Digital
Jalal Charaf, Executive Vice-President of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), will open the day with a powerful and inspiring keynote.
In the face of increasing automation, he advocates for a human-centered approach to digital transformation, built on essential pillars: education, inclusion, autonomy, and ethical governance.
A key moment to lay the foundations for responsible digital transition.
Highlights of October 30
AI and Ethics: Preventing Misuse
Can we ensure that artificial intelligence acts in the service of humanity?
In a panel led by the LoiZéro project (initiated by Yoshua Bengio), experts will discuss the ambitious idea of a “guardian” AI, capable of monitoring and curbing other misaligned AI systems.
Featuring:
Lamiae Azizi (UM6P) – AI expert
Marc-Antoine Dilhac (Université de Montréal / Mila) – philosopher and ethicist
Philippe Beaudoin (LoiZéro) – senior director, research
A discussion at the intersection of technology, ethics, and governance.
AI Serving Communities: Lessons Learned
In an engaging masterclass, Jacques Priol, President of the Data Publica Observatory, will present a critical analysis of 250 territorial AI projects in France.
What are the impacts on public services? How effective are these systems? What are the democratic limits? This session uses concrete data to better understand the challenges of AI that is useful, responsible, and aligned with local needs.
Join us to imagine a digital future where technology serves citizens, social justice, and communities.
