Hosted by Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Program 2024

The participating teams are busy with their project for GRAILS 2024. They will be presenting their findings about ethical AI on the 24th of May in an online session. On the day itself the program will be the following:

TimeActivity
09:30Opening by Pieter van Boheemen
10:15Break
10:30Team presentations
11:45Coffee Break & Jury Deliberation
12:30Awards ceremony
13:00End

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GRAILS 2025

Provisional Program 2025

March 1: Registration Deadline 

March 7: Confirmation of Teams 

March 14: Submission of Project Outline 

March 21: Kickoff Event 

April 18: Online Community Event 

May 16: Submission of Video Presentation for promotion  

June 2: Start of Grails week – Dinner evening  

June 3: Submission and publication of Documentation  

June 4: Discover Rotterdam & International network dinner  

June 5: Grails Finale ceremony 

June 20: Prize distribution

GRAILS mission

The Global Responsible AI League for Students (GRAILS) is an annual competition that invites students, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world to develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions with a focus on ethical, responsible, and sustainable impact. GRAILS seeks to inspire innovation in the field of AI, celebrate diverse approaches to responsible usage and give students an unique experience in global collaboration

Why participate?

  • Gain hands-on experience with AI technologies and applications
  • Connect with leaders in AI ethics & join the community
  • Showcase your commitment to responsible innovation

What makes GRAILS unique?

  • GRAILS is a student competition designed to inspire, educate, and innovate in the field of AI applications, with a focus on ethical frameworks, societal impact, and sustainable impact
  • Participating teams will develop and present AI solutions that prioritize ethical considerations and demonstrate a commitment to positive societal impact

GRAILS invites your student teams to become pioneers in defining and advancing the ethical use of AI applications

GRAILS tracks

Teams compete in thematic tracks, recognizing that the meaning of “responsible” AI usage is highly context dependent

Design

The integration of AI in the design process, enhancing creativity and functionality in digital and physical spaces.

Health

Work on AI solutions that improve health outcomes, patient care, and the overall efficiency of health systems.

Logistics

Optimize supply chains, transportation, and distribution networks using AI.

Business

Transform business practices, from management to customer relations and market analysis

Environment

Develop AI applications that support environmental sustainability and address climate change challenges

Social Good

Utilize AI for social welfare, including education, social justice, and humanitarian aid

Education

Personalize learning, assist in assessment, and manage educational resources

Law

Apply AI in legal analytics, case prediction, and legal service delivery.

Manufacturing

Integrate AI in smart manufacturing, quality control, and process optimization.

Agriculture

Intersection of AI with sustainable farming, crop management, and food security

ICT

AI applications for software engineering, development and sustainable IT

Wildcard

“Using AI responsibly is not about doing good or avoiding evil, it’s about doing what’s right”

Pieter van Boheemen

Programme manager AI & Ethics

Let’s get in touch

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