The "AI Awareness and Consciousness: Opportunities and Risks" workshop is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of AI. Currently, there is no universally accepted definition of AI awareness and consciousness. However, broadly, AI consciousness can be understood as a system's ability to exhibit awareness and self-awareness, combined with advanced cognitive processes. This workshop will address both the technological possibilities and the ethical challenges of developing aware AI agents, aiming to lay the groundwork for responsible, cooperative, and safe AI innovation. Participants will engage in in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in AI awareness, featuring keynote speeches by leading experts and interactive sessions that explore both theoretical foundations and practical applications of aware technologies. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how AI agents can be designed to exhibit awareness, enhancing their functionality, decision-making capabilities, and their ability to cooperate between themselves and with humans. The event will also highlight cutting-edge innovations supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC), showcasing practical examples of AI technologies that integrate various dimensions of awareness across multiple application domains, including space technologies, robotics, ambient intelligence. In addition, the workshop will address the ethical and societal implications of developing AI with awareness. Topics such as decision-making autonomy, trust, transparency, accountability, and privacy will be critically examined. By fostering constructive dialogue, the event aims to build a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with these emerging technologies. Join us to contribute your vision and feedback, shaping innovative solutions that strike a balance between technological progress and ethical responsibility. Together, we can ensure that AI evolves to benefit society, generate business value, promoting safety, cooperation, and accountability in its deployment. Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of AI innovation and to shape a future where AI is both intelligent and ethically sound.