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Belgium

Brussels: EU-UK AI Standards Bilateral

Brussels, EU Commission HQWed 4 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar 20264 attendeesCET (UTC+1)/ London GMT

Post-Brexit relations

EU AI Act implications

Tech sovereignty concerns

Objectives

Key goals for this engagement

1Negotiate mutual recognition framework for AI safety standards
2Discuss cross-border data flows post-Brexit arrangements
3Present UK AI Safety Institute findings on frontier models
4Align on AI governance approaches for diplomatic communications

Delegation

4 delegation members

Bruce Dickinson

Head of Delegation

FCDO CDO

bruce.dickinson@fcdo.gov.uk

Lead

Sarah Chen

AI Policy Advisor

DSIT

sarah.chen@dsit.gov.uk

James Porter

First Secretary (Digital)

UK Mission to EU

james.porter@fcdo.gov.uk

DAP

Dr. Amira Patel

Technical Specialist

AI Safety Institute

Locations

Planned venues and areas

Brussels

Belgium

EU Commission HQ

Belgium

Sensitivities

Key considerations and risks

Post-Brexit relations

EU AI Act implications

Tech sovereignty concerns

Timezone

Local time at post

Belgium (Local)

CET (UTC+1)

11:13

London (GMT)

Home timezone

10:13

Attached Documents

4 files attached

Brussels Bilateral - Briefing Pack.pdf

2.4 MB · EU Directorate · 3 Feb

Visit Programme - 12-14 Feb.pdf

340 KB · Protocol Team · 4 Feb

Logistics & Transport Note.pdf

180 KB · Travel Office · 1 Feb

Security Brief - Brussels.pdf

520 KB · Security Team · 2 Feb

Linked Meetings & Events

Schedule items related to this visit

Brussels Visit Prep: UKMis Briefing

Sun 1 Mar, 16:00

Secure VTC Room 2

briefing

Outbound Travel: London to Brussels

Wed 4 Mar, 06:00

Eurostar St Pancras

travel