Technology and innovation are reshaping every sector, from mobility and manufacturing to healthcare and public services. The Rotary International Futue Forum dedicated to these changes in technology and innovation will become a launchpad for new ideas, partnerships, and concrete projects around AI, cybersecurity, governance, and future energy.
Why a technology and innovation conference now
The next decade will be defined by how societies manage rapid technological change: whether they turn it into inclusive progress or allow it to deepen existing risks and inequalities. The Rotary International Futue Forum track on Technology and Innovation offers leaders, experts, and young professionals a space to align vision, regulation, and implementation.
Participants will explore how AI, digitization, e-mobility and new energy systems can drive productivity and sustainability while respecting human rights, security, and democratic values.
AI: from hype to responsible impact
Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to everyday use in logistics, customer service, medicine, mobility, and public administration. The key question is no longer “if” we use AI, but “how” we do so responsibly.
The conference will address:
- Practical applications of AI that increase efficiency and quality of service without dehumanizing work.
- Frameworks for responsible AI: transparency, explainability, bias mitigation, and human oversight.
- How organizations can build AI skills and change management capabilities instead of treating AI as a one‑off IT project.
Digitization and cybersecurity: securing a connected world
As organizations digitize processes, connect devices, and move data to the cloud, cyber risks increase. (see the generated image above) Resilient digital infrastructure has become a core condition for trust in business and public institutions.
Key topics include:
- How to integrate cybersecurity by design into new digital services, rather than adding it as an afterthought.
- Practical steps for small and large organizations: identity and access management, awareness training, incident response, and backup strategies.
- The link between cyber resilience and overall business continuity in supply chains, mobility, and critical infrastructure.
Governance: rules, ethics, and accountability
Fast innovation needs equally thoughtful governance. Laws, internal policies, and ethical standards must evolve to keep pace with AI, data-driven services, and connected devices.
The conference will explore:
- Emerging regulatory frameworks around data protection, AI, and digital markets, and what they mean for organizations.
- Models of good digital governance: clear responsibilities, risk assessments, stakeholder involvement, and transparent reporting.
- How boards and public leaders can ask the right questions about technology projects to protect both citizens and customers.
E‑mobility and future energy sources
The shift to electric mobility and new energy sources is transforming industries, cities, and daily life. Charging networks, batteries, hydrogen, and smart grids all raise complex questions about infrastructure, investment, and user behavior.
Participants will discuss:
- How e‑mobility, shared mobility, and public transport can be integrated into coherent, user‑friendly systems.
- The role of renewable energy, storage technologies, and emerging fuels in powering vehicles, buildings, and industry.
- New business models and partnerships across automotive, energy, and digital platforms that enable this transition.
What participants can expect
To bridge strategy and execution, the conference will combine visionary inputs with hands‑on formats.
You can expect:
- Keynotes from practitioners and researchers working at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, governance, and future energy.
- Interactive workshops where cross‑functional teams prototype solutions, from secure digital services to e‑mobility concepts and AI use cases.
- Networking spaces that connect startups, corporates, public institutions, and civil society to spark concrete collaborations.
Why you should attend the Rotary International Futue Forum
Technology and innovation will not slow down; the choice is whether to react passively or shape them proactively.
By joining the Rotary International Futue Forum, participants will:
- Gain a clear, integrated view of AI, digitization and cybersecurity, governance, and future energy as connected systems rather than isolated trends.
- Discover practical tools, frameworks, and examples they can implement in their own organizations.
- Become part of a community committed to using technology and innovation to build a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.