ALFIE was presented at CLICS 2025 – XVII Congreso Internacional Latina de Comunicación Social, contributing to discussions on democratic and participatory research in ethics and communication. The paper, entitled “People at the Centre of Research: Tools for Democratic and Participatory Research in Ethics and Communication,” was authored by Iris Serrat Roozen, Pilar Orero and Estella Oncins, and was presented at the conference by Iris Serrat Roozen. The presentation emphasised the importance of placing people at the centre of research and design processes, with accessibility embedded as a core principle from the outset. Drawing on the ALFIE project, the contribution showcased a human-driven approach to artificial

On Monday, 8 December, Pilar Orero presented ALFIE in the panel “Implementation of Virtual World Standards: Who Benefits?” at the inaugural UnitedXR Europe event. UnitedXR Europe, the new major European XR gathering created by merging AWE EU and Stereopsia Europe, brought together leaders in extended reality from 8 to 10 December 2025 in Brussels. This first edition united AWE’s renowned exhibition of XR innovators with Stereopsia’s deep expertise in conference programming, European collaboration, and ethical discussions in immersive technologies. During the panel, Pilar Orero shared ALFIE’s latest findings on AI and datasets, advocating for “human-first” research approaches rather than traditional “human-centric” models. Her contribution highlighted

The ALFIE project was presented at the Science Summit 2025 (AIS25), held 3–4 November in Copenhagen, Denmark. AIS25 launched the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE), bringing together scientists, industry leaders, investors and policymakers to discuss a responsible, Europe-centred approach to AI-driven research. Estel·la Oncins from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona presented the ALFIE poster titled “AI as an Interdisciplinary Enabler: Case Studies and Ethical Challenges” by Zenon Lamprou, Haris Shekeris, Pilar Orero and Konstantinos Avgerinakis. The poster highlights that AI is more than a technical instrument: effective, ethical AI requires interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in domains such as healthcare and climate science. The authors stress

The UAB will present ALFIE at Festival Inclús – Barcelona International Disability Film Festival, an event dedicated to promoting audiovisual works that address functional diversity. The Festival aims to broaden public understanding of disability from new perspectives while fostering accessible audiovisual practices. It also plays a key role in bringing cinema closer to audiences who often encounter barriers to cultural participation. The Official Selection includes short and feature-length films, both fiction and documentary, as well as awards for audiovisual productions created by organisations in the field. In addition to the screenings, the Festival offers a wide range of parallel activities: talks by collaborating entities, professional

On 26 September 2025, ALFIE proudly hosted an Affiliate Session as part of Digital@UNGA, the flagship global platform powered by ITU and UNDP that highlights how digital innovation connects, empowers, and transforms lives. Our session, “A Digital Tool Towards Understanding Ethical and Legal Applications of Artificial Intelligence,” brought together world leaders, innovators, and changemakers at UN Headquarters and online to explore one of the most urgent questions of our time: How can we ensure AI serves humanity responsibly — and inspires us to imagine better futures? Affiliate Sessions share the same mission as Digital@UNGA’s Anchor Event: to spotlight how digital can connect, uplift, and empower.

Last Friday, the ALFIE project proudly participated in the European Researchers’ Night, an annual event celebrated simultaneously across Europe with the goal of bringing science closer to society and inspiring the next generation of researchers. This year, ALFIE was present in three different locations, reaching audiences of all ages through interactive activities and discussions: Across all three locations, the atmosphere was full of energy, curiosity, and genuine interest. For ALFIE, the European Researchers’ Night was not only an opportunity to share our work, but also to listen, learn, and connect with people who are directly impacted by scientific progress. We are deeply grateful to the