🎓 What is EDS?
The ELLIS Doctoral Symposium is the highlight of the year for the ELLIS PhD Program, gathering ELLIS PhD students alongside others in the field for an enriching exchange of knowledge in machine learning. The theme for EDS 2025 is Robust AI—a critical area in AI research focused on creating systems that are both reliable and adaptable.
👥 What to Expect?
EDS 2025 will focus on “Robust AI,” bringing together PhD students, researchers, and leading experts from across Europe. This prestigious symposium offers a unique platform for young researchers to present their work, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions on advancing artificial intelligence. Expect a dynamic series of talks, workshops, and networking events designed to foster collaboration and drive innovation. Join us to shape the future of AI and contribute to the creation of safer, more reliable, and adaptable AI systems.
Speakers
Agenda
| 25 August 2025 (Monday) | ||
| Time | Duration | Session Name |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15–13:00 | 45 mins | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 13:00–13:30 | 30 mins | Kick-off Ceremony |
| 13:30–14:15 | 45 mins | Keynote Speaker – Petri Myllymäki |
| 14:15–15:00 | 45 mins | Social Responsibility and Ethics in AI – Panel |
| 15:00–17:00 | 2 hours | Welcome Reception |
| 26 August 2025 (Tuesday) | ||
| Time | Duration | Session Name |
| 09:15–09:30 | 15 mins | Welcome Coffee |
| 09:30–10:30 | 1 hour | Keynote Speaker – Dario Floreano: "Challenges and Opportunities for Robust AI in Biologically Inspired Drones" |
| 10:30–11:30 | 1 hour | Discussion Panel |
| 11:30–12:30 | 1 hour | Presentations of Robotics Companies (Short elevator pitch type presentation – around 5 min. each) |
| 12:30–13:30 | 1 hour | Lunch |
| 13:30–14:30 | 1 hour | Keynote Speaker – Davide Scaramuzza |
| 14:30–15:30 | 1 hour | Spotlight Session (12 Posters – each presentation 5 minutes) |
| 15:30–17:00 | 1.5 hours | Coffee Break + Academy & Industry Companies Fair + Poster Session |
| 19:30–23:00 | 4.5 hours | Gala Dinner |
| 27 August 2025 (Wednesday) | ||
| Time | Duration | Session Name |
| 09:00–09:15 | 15 mins | Welcome Coffee |
| 09:15–10:30 | 1 hour 15 mins | Keynote Speaker – Ewa Szczurek |
| 10:30–11:00 | 30 mins | Coffee Break |
| 11:00–12:30 | 1.5 hours | Keynote Speaker – Pau Rodríguez López |
| 12:30–13:30 | 1 hour | Lunch |
| 13:30–15:00 | 1.5 hours | Poster Session |
| From 17:00 | As scheduled | Guided Tour of Warsaw |
| 28 August 2025 (Thursday) | ||
| Time | Duration | Session Name |
| 09:15–09:30 | 15 mins | Welcome Coffee |
| 09:30–11:00 | 1.5 hours | Keynote Speaker – Serge Belongie |
| 11:00–11:30 | 30 mins | Coffee Break |
| 11:30–12:30 | 1 hour | Keynote Speaker – Nuria Oliver |
| 12:30–13:30 | 1 hour | Lunch |
| 13:30–15:30 | 2 hours | Poster Session |
| 15:30–16:00 | 30 mins | Coffee Break & Winning Poster(s) Announcement |
| 29 August 2025 (Friday) | ||
| Time | Duration | Session Name |
| 09:15–09:30 | 15 mins | Welcome Coffee |
| 09:30–11:30 | 2 hours | “How to Popularize Research and Talk About Science” Workshops |
| 11:30–12:15 | 45 mins | Presentation of IDEAS Institute and University of Warsaw |
| 12:15–13:00 | 45 mins | Wrap-up Ceremony and Announcement of EDS 2026 Location |
| 13:00–14:00 | 1 hour | Lunch |
Call for Posters
I. General Information
II. Topics of Interest
III. Submission Guidelines
- Affiliation
- CV
- Title of the planned poster(s) and abstract(s) (max. 500 words, clearly outlining the research problem, methodology, and preliminary results).
Posters must represent original research (published or unpublished) conducted by the author(s). All accepted posters will be presented during dedicated poster sessions at EDS 2025.
IV. Evaluation Criteria
- Clarity & Structure – Is the abstract well-organized and easy to follow?
- Scientific Contribution – Does the research provide new insights or advancements?
- Methodological Rigor – Are the methods appropriate and well-explained?
- Potential Impact – How significant are the findings for AI research and practice?
Priority will be given to the author(s) participating in the ELLIS PhD & Postdoc Program.
V. Important Dates
- First registration round: May 12 – 31, 2025
- Verification of submissions: June 2 – 16, 2025
- Acceptance notification: June 16, 2025
- Payment deadline: June 17 – 30, 2025
- Second registration round: June 17 – July 11, 2025 (rolling review)
- Final payment deadline: July 25, 2025
VI. How to Submit
Fees
The participation fee for the ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2025 is 100 EUR per person. The fee covers access to all conference sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, and social events. Details regarding payment methods and deadlines will be provided shortly.
Registration form
Registration form will be available from May 12, 2025.