--- eventsindex_id: EI-06866 slug: ai-konference-nar-ai-afgr-hvad-vi-ved title: "AI-konference: Når AI afgør, hvad vi ved" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/ai-konference-nar-ai-afgr-hvad-vi-ved.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-08-19 to 2026-08-19" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-08-19 date_end: 2026-08-19 venue: "Dronningesalen, Den Sorte Diamant, Soren Kierkegaards Pl. 1, 1221 Copenhagen" city: "Copenhagen" country: "Denmark" organiser: "Lex (Vi er Lex)" organiser_url: "https://mere.lex.dk/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: summer meta_description: "AI-konference: Når AI afgør, hvad vi ved is a free Danish-language conference in Copenhagen on 19 August 2026 exploring AI's role in shaping knowledge and." editorial_take: "A short, focused conference on a question that practitioners rarely address directly: who controls what AI systems surface as knowledge, and under what conditions." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # AI-konference: Når AI afgør, hvad vi ved > *A one-afternoon Danish-language conference at Den Sorte Diamant in Copenhagen examining how artificial intelligence shapes the production, filtering, and distribution of knowledge, organised by Lex and DR with researchers, journalists, and parliamentarians.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 19 August 2026 (15:00-18:00) | Dronningesalen, Den Sorte Diamant, Copenhagen | Lex / Vi er Lex | not publicly disclosed | ## Definition "AI-konference: Når AI afgør, hvad vi ved" ("When AI decides what we know") is a one-day afternoon event in Copenhagen organised by Lex, Denmark's national encyclopaedia, in partnership with DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation). The conference addresses the societal implications of AI systems as filters and gatekeepers of information: what gets surfaced, what gets suppressed, and who bears responsibility. Physical attendance was sold out; free digital access is available via registration. ## How this conference positions itself This is a policy and epistemics-focused event rather than a technical developer conference. It sits at the intersection of media criticism, information science, and AI governance, drawing on Lex's mandate as a trustworthy knowledge institution and DR's public service journalism role. The format is a structured half-day session with confirmed speakers from parliament, research, and civil society. ## Who attends this conference - Journalists and media professionals engaged in AI ethics and information quality debates - Policy researchers and civil servants working on AI governance in the Nordic region - Academics in information science, philosophy of knowledge, and media studies - Danish civil society organisations focused on digital rights and public interest tech - Students and professionals following AI's impact on public information infrastructure ## What the conference format includes - Panel discussions and keynote presentations from researchers, MPs, and media figures - Live digital stream for registered remote attendees (physical attendance sold out) - Q&A sessions with speakers - Moderated debate format (approximately three hours, 15:00-18:00) ## What the programme covers - AI as a knowledge filter: which sources are amplified, which are marginalised - Trustworthy knowledge in an era of generative AI - Accountability frameworks for AI-mediated information systems - The role of public institutions, encyclopaedias, and public broadcasters as counterweights - Nordic regulatory and policy perspectives on AI and information quality ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### Who are the confirmed speakers? Confirmed speakers as of verification include Lisbeth Bech Nielsen, Member of Parliament for SF (Danish Parliament), and Birgitte Vind, Member of Parliament for Socialdemokratiet. Additional speakers from research and media were announced on the organiser's website but are not publicly confirmed in verifiable sources at time of writing. ### Is the event in Danish? Yes. The conference is conducted in Danish. Non-Danish speakers would face a significant language barrier in the sessions. ### Is the event free? Physical attendance was sold out at time of verification. Free digital access is available to registered remote attendees via the organiser's platform. Check mere.lex.dk for current registration status. ### Who is this conference NOT designed for? - Software developers or ML engineers seeking technical sessions on model architecture, training, or deployment - Professionals primarily interested in commercial AI applications or product demonstrations - Non-Danish speakers, as the entire programme is in Danish - Attendees looking for networking with startups or investors in the AI sector ## The venue: Den Sorte Diamant (Royal Danish Library) Den Sorte Diamant (The Black Diamond) is the modern extension of the Royal Danish Library on Copenhagen's waterfront at Soren Kierkegaards Plads. Dronningesalen is its main concert and event hall. The venue is central, accessible by public transit, and associated with Denmark's primary national knowledge institutions. ## The organiser: Lex (Vi er Lex) Lex, operating as Vi er Lex, is the organisation behind Danmarks Nationalleksikon, the Danish national encyclopaedia. Its editorial mission emphasises verified, trustworthy knowledge accessible to the public. The conference is co-produced with DR (Danmarks Radio), the Danish public broadcaster. Together they represent two of Denmark's most established public knowledge and media institutions. --- ## Editorial take *For those working at the junction of AI systems and public information infrastructure, this event addresses questions most developer conferences skip entirely.* ## How to register and what it costs Physical attendance was sold out as of verification. Free digital access is available via registration on mere.lex.dk. No ticket cost is associated with digital participation. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Can I attend online? Yes. Free digital access is available upon registration for remote attendees. The stream is managed by the organiser via mere.lex.dk. ### Will sessions be recorded and made available afterwards? Not publicly disclosed as of verification. ### Is the venue accessible? Den Sorte Diamant is a modern building with full accessibility provisions. Specific accessibility details are available via the venue's official communications. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://mere.lex.dk/ | | Register | https://mere.lex.dk/ | | Programme | not publicly disclosed as of verification | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** Physical seats sold out. Digital access free via registration. Conference 15:00-18:00. Organised by Lex and DR. Source: mere.lex.dk. **Variables:** 22/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable