Supported by leading institutions

Who we are

Where AI meets ethics, policy, and law

The Foundation for AI, Ethics and Governance is an independent non-profit based in Italy. We organize research, events, and policy initiatives dedicated to the responsible development of Artificial Intelligence.

We connect researchers, governments, and industry leaders creating the spaces where the future of AI is shaped responsibly.

We operate globally, partnering with universities, institutions, and civil society across 15+ countries.

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Mission & Purpose

Research, dialogue, and action for responsible AI

Research

Funding and promoting scientific research on AI and its societal, ethical, and legal implications.

Global Convening

Hosting international events that bring together experts, policymakers, and innovators.

International Dialogue

Fostering integration and exchange between global stakeholders in the AI field.

Academic Support

Funding scholarships, seminars, and editorial projects advancing AI governance research.

Strategic Partnerships

Building alliances with universities, public bodies, and private organizations worldwide.

Policy & Legislation

Proposing and supporting legislative and economic initiatives on AI at institutional level.

We foster dialogue between institutions, academia, industry, and civil society on the ethical and governance challenges of AI.

Our role is to set standards, promote research, and build the policy frameworks that responsible AI demands.

Governance

The people guiding The Foundation

The founders and independent experts who guide the Foundation across law, technology, and governance.

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Pierluigi Matera

Founding Partner, Libra Legal Partners and Professor of Law, Boston University

Chairman

David J. Berger

Partner, Wilson Sonsini, President of the American College of Governance Counsel

Vice Chairman

Ferruccio M. Sbarbaro

Professor of Comparative Law and Founding Partner, Libra Legal Partners

Board Member

Nathaniel Persily

McClatchy Professor of Law, Stanford Law School; Co-director Stanford Cyber Policy Center

Board Member

Penny Herscher

Chair of the Board, Lumentum; Chair of the Board, Penguin Solutions; Independent Board Member, Forvi

Board Member

Events

Three years of shaping AI governance

2026 Edition

Third Annual Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance

June 18–20, 2026 — Rome & Vatican

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2025 Edition

Second Annual Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and Corporate Governance

June 19–20, 2025 — Rome & Vatican

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2024 Edition

First Annual Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and Corporate Governance

April 12–13, 2024 — Rome

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The AIRSA

Where AI meets ethics, policy, and law

The European AI Rising Stars Awards recognize emerging voices in AI, ethics, and governance. On June 18, the 2026 edition will be featured through the official award ceremony as part of the conference program.

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Jury Members

International judges

The 2026 edition is supported by a multidisciplinary jury with members from Wilson Sonsini, AdR Ventures, Avvio Capital, Google, Lumen Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, NEA, and Libra Legal Partners.

Valerio Durazzo

Venture Partner at Lumen Ventures, contributing as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Bill Unger

Tech Investor and Former General Partner, Mayfield Fund, serving as Member of the Panel.

Member

Emanuele Calà

President & Managing Director of AdR, serving as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Maurizio Arrivabene

Co-Founder of Mach9, contributing entrepreneurial insight as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Maurizio Bellacosa

Professor of Law at LUISS, lending legal expertise as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Gabriele Capolino

Founder & CEO of Avvio Capital, contributing as a Member of the Panel of Judges.

Member

Martina Colasante

Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager at Google Italy, serving as Member of the Panel.

Member

Tara Doyle

SVP of Business Development at Boston Common Asset Management, serving as Member of the Panel.

Member

Carmelo Fontana

Senior Regional Counsel at Google, lending legal expertise as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Brian Halligan

Co-Founder of HubSpot and Senior Advisor at Sequoia, serving as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Penny Herscher

Chair of the Board at Lumentum and Penguin Solutions, serving as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Iñigo López de la Osa Escribano

CEO of Lopez de la Osa & Franco Real Estate Group, serving as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Bethany Mayer

Chair of the Board at Box and board member at HPE and Lam Research, serving as Member of the Panel.

Member

Simone Quilici

Director of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, serving as a Member of the Panel.

Member

Ferruccio M. Sbarbaro

Managing Partner at Libra Legal Partners, serving as Vice Chair of the Panel.

Vice Chair

Mark Baudler

Partner at Wilson Sonsini, serving as Vice Chair of the Panel of Judges.

Vice Chair

Lila Tretikov

Head of AI Strategy at NEA and board director at UBS, serving as Chair of the Panel of Judges.

Chair

Fabio Corsico

Director of Institutional Affairs at Caltagirone Group and Vice Chairman of Anima Holding.

Member

Conference Sponsors

Organizations contributing to the conference

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Event

Third Annual Conference 

on AI, Ethics, and Governance

Three days in Rome bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, legal experts, academics, and civil society to discuss the governance, impact, and responsible development of AI.

From 18 to 20

June, 2026

Rome

Italy