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About

Our Mission

The AI Governance Hackathon exists to close the gap between technical AI safety research and the policy frameworks that govern real-world deployment. Participants work across disciplines, from engineers and researchers to policymakers and civil society, to produce concrete, evidence-based policy recommendations aligned with EU regulatory priorities.

01

Translate Research

Turn cutting-edge AI safety and governance insights into language and formats policymakers can act on.

02

Bridge Disciplines

Connect technical experts with policy practitioners to build shared understanding and actionable outputs.

03

Shape EU Policy

Focus outputs on the European regulatory landscape: the AI Act, governance frameworks, and public impact.

Organizer

dpin · data for public impact network

Data for Public Impact Network

The hackathon is organized by the Data for Public Impact Network (DPIN), a community dedicated to harnessing data and technology for the public good. DPIN brings together researchers, practitioners, and institutions working at the intersection of data science, governance, and social impact.

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Team

Xuelong Fu

Xuelong Fu

Co-Organizer

DPIN

Xuelong graduated with an MPhil in Technology Policy at the University of Cambridge. Prior, he studied various subjects and holds three bachelor's degrees in political science, business administration, and AI. He co-founded the Amsterdam and Cambridge Policy Hackathon before launching the Data for Public Impact Network (DPIN), which aims to bring policy hackathons to cities around the world. He also leads the Oxford Computational Political Science Group and conducts computational research on disinformation in the EU. His passion lies in bridging the gap between diverse talent and policy impact.

Florian Furitsch

Florian Furitsch

Co-Organizer

DPIN

To be added soon, stay tuned!

Ecaterina (Caty) Găitan

Ecaterina (Caty) Găitan

Co-Organizer

DPIN

To be added soon, stay tuned!

Adam Herold

Adam Herold

Co-Organizer

DPIN

To be added soon, stay tuned!

Yusuf Heylen

Yusuf Heylen

Co-Organizer

DPIN

Yusuf is shifting his focus towards AI safety governance and research, building on his technical and political background. He is particularly interested in turning technical AI safety work into practical policy. Based near Brussels, he has been engaging with Belgium's AI safety and governance community and volunteers with DPIN on its Brussels AI Governance Hackathon.

Diego van der Mast

Diego van der Mast

Co-Organizer

DPIN

Diego is an MSc AI student at the University of Amsterdam. Fueled by his interest in sociotechnical progress community-building, and interdisciplinary collaboration, he co-founded the Amsterdam Policy Hackathon and Data for Public Impact Network (DPIN). He's excited to bring together the brightest minds to build a network of changemakers and tackle pressing policy challenges through this hackathon.