

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Public-Interest AI Accelerator Program
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: The Public-Interest AI accelerator builds practical AI literacy and helps learners understand what it means to use AI for public interest.About this EventProgram DetailsDates: April 9 – June 4Schedule: Thursdays, 4-7pmFormat: In-person sessionsLocation: Norrsken House Barcelona + UPF- Barcelona School of Management*Individual session locations vary. Please see agenda &amp; ticket description for details.Language: EnglishAbout the ProgramWhat is it and who’s organizing it?The Public-Interest AI Accelerator Program is a 9-session learning opportunity combining leading-edge expertise in public interest AI and collaborative, hands-on skills building for those interested in leveraging AI for the public good in their studies, work or future projects.The project is a partnership of UPF-Barcelona School of Management, Sandbox Labs, and Norrsken House Barcelona.What does an Accelerator session look like?The program includes 7 learning sessions, 1 visit of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and 1 final public-interest AI project showcase &amp; networking event. All sessions are in person.Each learning session is in person and includes presentations from local and global experts and practitioners (learn about them below), a facilitated workshop with a small group of peer learners, and networking with speakers and peers. Refreshments are provided.When and where is it?Sessions are held on Thursdays from 4-7pm, from 9 April to 4 June.Most sessions will be at Norrsken House Barcelona, with 1 session at UPF-BSM and 1 session at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.Who is this for and how can I participate?Any learner interested in AI and its publicly valuable applications is welcome to join.There are two options to participate: to benefit from the full learning experience and earn a microcredential, apply directly through the UPF-BSM system here.If you are interested in attending individual sessions, register below to secure one of the few open registration spots.Spaces for both options are limited.April 9th🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMSession 1 —  Introducing the Accelerator &amp; Public-Interest AIHost: Patricia MangeolInfo: LOCATION: Norrsken House (Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain)April 16th🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMSession 2 — AI Today: Supply Chains &amp; GeopoliticsHost: Felix SiekerInfo: LOCATION: Norrsken House (Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain)April 23rd🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMSession 3 — AI Context for Action: Techno-Politics, Risks, and Opportunities Host: Simona LeviInfo: LOCATION: Norrsken House (Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain)April 30th🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMSession 4 — Ethical AI: Governing AI in the Public InterestHost: B CavelloInfo: LOCATION: Norrsken House (Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain)May 7th🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMSession 5  — AI &amp; Law: Rights &amp; Limitations of RightsHost: Maja Bogataj JančičInfo: LOCATION: Norrsken House (Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain)May 14th🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMWeek 6 —  Building and Implementing Public AIHost: Josh TanInfo: LOCATION: Norrsken House (Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain)May 21st🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMWeek 7 —  AI for Government and Social ImpactHost: Rodrigo CetinaInfo: LOCATION: UPF Barcelona School of Management (Carrer de Balmes, 132, 134, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain)May 28th🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMWeek 8 — Public-Interest AI in Practice: System Design &amp; Behavioral ChangeInfo: LOCATION: Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Plaça d'Eusebi Güell, 1-3, Les Corts, 08034 Barcelona, Spain)
Public-Interest AI in Catalonia: Leading-Edge Innovation on the Ground
Tour + Talk at Barcelona Supercomputing CenterJune 4th🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMWeek 9 —  Final Student Showcase &amp; Networking EventInfo: LOCATION: Norrsken House (Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain)
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- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Barcelona
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Spain
- **location**: Norrsken House Barcelona
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- **full address**: Norrsken House Barcelona, 15 Passeig del Mare Nostrum, Barcelona, Spain

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Sandbox Labs (https://allevents.in/org/sandbox-labs/27622987)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Norrsken House Barcelona, 15 Passeig del Mare Nostrum, Barcelona, Spain
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Sandbox Labs
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Public-Interest AI Accelerator Program ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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