National Convergence Plan for AI (2022): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Plan national de convergence pour le développement de l'intelligence artificielle
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In brief
National Convergence Plan for AI (2022) is a non-binding national strategy of Belgium, issued by the Federal Government of Belgium with the Regions and Communities. It was adopted on 1 October 2022. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Belgium
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Federal Government of Belgium with the Regions and Communities
- Adopted
- 1 October 2022
- Official source
- AI4Belgium
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National Convergence Plan for AI (2022)?
Adopted in 2022, the convergence plan coordinates the federal and regional AI initiatives around nine objectives, including trustworthy AI, skills, data, research, public-sector adoption and international positioning, with AI4Belgium as the delivery coalition.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Year-level date; exact adoption date to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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AI4Belgium
FPS BOSA · Tier 2 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National Convergence Plan for AI (2022)” [AIPT-POL-0027, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0027 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0027: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: AI4Belgium, FPS BOSA, https://ai4belgium.be/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_nationalconvergenceplanf,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{National Convergence Plan for AI (2022)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/belgium-national-convergence-plan-for-ai-2022}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/belgium-national-convergence-plan-for-ai-2022},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Convergence Plan for AI (2022) in force?
Not yet. National Convergence Plan for AI (2022) has been adopted (1 October 2022).
Is National Convergence Plan for AI (2022) legally binding?
No. National Convergence Plan for AI (2022) is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National Convergence Plan for AI (2022) apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
Where is the official text of National Convergence Plan for AI (2022)?
The official text is published by FPS BOSA at https://ai4belgium.be/ (AI4Belgium). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.