17 By submitting written contributions and taking part in the citizens consultation orga- nized by the AI & Society Institute (ENS-PSL), the French National Digital Council (CNNum), The Future Society, Make.org and the Sciences Po Technology and Global Affairs Innovation Hub, and which generated several thousand contributions. By taking part in the international call for expressions of interest launched by France in the artificial intelligence sector, as part of the AI for Efficiency initiative highlighting tan- gible examples of successful use of artificial intelligence by businesses of all sizes, public administrations and international organiza- tions in order to generate momentum among companies, reassuring them so they can make the leap. THE EUROPEAN DIMENSION OF THE SUMMIT The European Union has been particularly active in the various preparatory forums throughout the preparation of this Summit. The European Commission and its Member States have contributed to this work within both the Steering Committee and the contact groups. The Summit has also been discussed within the Council of the European Union. The Summit will therefore reflect a balanced European approach to artificial intelligence that combines support for innovation, adequate regulation and respect for rights to ensure devel- opment of these technologies in the interests of all, including developing countries. Europe can and must significantly strengthen its positioning on AI and accelerate invest- ments in this field , so that we can be at the forefront on the matter. The Summit will be the opportunity to discuss these issues so that Europe can become an ideal place to train talents, set up infrastructures, develop models and roll-them out massively and invest in AI. The European dimension of the Summit is focused on essential deliverables for the development of a technology that Europe must maintain mastery of through (i) talents, research centres and cutting edge development, by establishing an assertive European attractiveness strategy; (ii) rigorous and compatible data management to foster the development of artificial intelligence; (iii) dedicated resources to strengthen expertise and foster emergence of global leaders; and (iv) a coalition of European companies that make the leap and prepare the groundwork to make Europe an incubator and a general hotbed for the growth of future innovative leading actors, which will become tomorrows international artificial intelli- gence champions. Lastly, the European Union is a direct stake- holder of the Summit thanks to the Digital Europe Programme, which has contributed to organizing the Summit on 10 and 11 February 2025.