About
Maira Aivalioti is an accomplished EU-qualified lawyer with a distinguished career at the forefront of European technology policy and law. As the AI Policy & Strategy Lead at NODE, she operates at the critical intersection of law, innovation, and technology, specifically focusing on decentralised, local, and open-source AI. Her expertise extends to the realms of digital sovereignty and the governance of emerging agentic systems, where she is a vocal advocate for integrating decentralised AI into policy frameworks.
Maira's career is marked by her proactive engagement with policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers in Brussels, where she highlights the potential and regulatory implications of decentralised AI. Her previous tenure at the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee Secretariat saw her handling AI-related legislative files, further honing her expertise in this dynamic field. Additionally, her experience in international law firms in Brussels, with a focus on competition law enforcement and regulatory law, underscores her comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.
Holding master’s degrees in International Business Law and International and European Legal Studies, Maira is committed to supporting regulatory approaches that foster innovation, uphold sovereignty, and cultivate a competitive AI ecosystem. Her work continues to shape the future of AI policy and strategy in Europe.
