EAE unveiled its strategic plan for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union in late September 1999. The academy recognized AI as a transformative technology with far-reaching implications for various sectors.
 
EAE's strategic plan encompassed AI research, development of AI-driven solutions, and policy recommendations. Engineers and AI experts collaborated to engineer solutions that would position Europe as a leader in AI innovation, foster AI-driven economic growth, and address ethical considerations surrounding AI technologies.