BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//elias-ai - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:elias-ai X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://elias-ai.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for elias-ai REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260527T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T193638 CREATED:20260520T131544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T133200Z UID:12096-1779868800-1779987600@elias-ai.eu SUMMARY:ELLIS / ELIAS / ELLIOT / ELSA HCML Workshop 2026 DESCRIPTION:General Info\n Description\n Schedule\n Speakers\n Networks\n Venue\n FAQ\n Registration\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Scientific Event\n General Information\n \n FormatHybrid — in-person attendance in Alicante + online via Microsoft Teams\n Duration2 days (working dinner on May 27; main workshop on May 28)\n LanguageEnglish\n TimezoneCEST (UTC+2)\n Open to\n ELLIS\n ELIAS\n ELLIOT\n ELSA\n \n Focus areasRobustness\, safety & security\, fairness\, transparency\, accountability\, interpretability of LLMs\, VLMs\, and multimodal systems\n LocationSala Rafael Altamira\, Sede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante\, Spain\n FeeNone\n \n \n \n Working Dinner\n 27 May 202619:00 – 21:00\n \n \n Main Workshop\n 28 May 202609:00 – 18:15\n \n \n Online\n Teams LinkTBC after registration\n \n \n \n\n \n About\n Description\n This is the annual workshop of the ELLIS Human-centric Machine Learning Program\, bringing together researchers from across the ELLIS\, ELIAS\, ELLIOT\, and ELSA networks. Hosted in Alicante\, Spain\, the workshop focuses on trustworthy AI — one of the most pressing challenges in modern machine learning. \n Topics span the full spectrum of trustworthy AI: robustness\, safety and security\, fairness\, transparency\, accountability\, and interpretability of large-scale AI systems including LLMs\, VLMs\, and multimodal architectures. \n The workshop is co-organized by Adrian Weller\, Plamen Angelov\, and Nuria Oliver. Its goals are to share an update on ELLIS\, understand what each fellow is working on\, and explore concrete ways to collaborate. \n Both in-person attendance in Alicante and hybrid online participation via Microsoft Teams are supported. \n \n\n \n Program\n Schedule\n All times in CEST (UTC+2). Agenda reflects the confirmed program structure. \n \n\n \n \n Pre\n \n Wednesday\, 27 May 2026\n Working Dinner & Panel\n \n \n \n \n 19:00 – 21:00\n \n Dinner + Panel\n AI in Higher Education\n \n Cristina Cachero\, University of Alicante\n Moderator: Nuria Oliver\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 1\n \n Thursday\, 28 May 2026\n Main Workshop — Trustworthy AI\n \n \n \n\n \n 09:00 – 09:20\n \n Welcome\n Welcome & Coffee\n \n \n\n \n 09:20 – 09:30\n \n Introduction\n Aims of the Workshop\n ELLIS update · Fellows' work · Collaboration opportunities\n \n Plamen Angelov\, Nuria Oliver\, Adrian Weller\n \n \n \n\n \n 09:30 – 10:30\n \n Invited Talk\n Dismantling Myths of Omnipotence: Foundation Models\, Diversity and Epistemic Justice\n \n Paula Helm\, Goethe University — 40' talk + discussion\n \n \n \n\n \n 10:30 – 11:15\n \n Session 1\n AI Safety and Security\n \n Nuria Oliver (ELLIS Alicante) — Jailbreaking reasoning models\n Juan Antonio Pérez-Ortiz (Universitat d'Alacant) — Ethics of collecting linguistic data from indigenous people\n Summary and Q&A\n \n \n \n\n \n 11:15 – 11:45\n \n Break\n Coffee Break\n \n \n\n \n 11:45 – 13:15\n \n Session 2\n Humans and AI\n \n Bruno Lepri (Fondazione Bruno Kessler) — Generative AI collective behavior: an interactionist paradigm\n Ciro Cattuto (ISI Foundation) — Agent frameworks for complex systems simulation\n Umang Bhatt (University of Cambridge) — Building a Human API\n Plamen Angelov (Lancaster University) — Knowledge preserving continual learning\n Summary and Q&A\n \n \n \n\n \n 13:15 – 15:00\n \n Lunch\n Lunch — Mareando la Huerta\n \n \n\n \n 15:00 – 16:00\n \n PhD & PostDoc Forum\n Spotlight Talks — Early Career Researchers\n 5-minute talks per researcher\n \n AI Safety\n Ella Streefkerk (Goethe University Frankfurt)\n Diego Miguel Lozano (ELLIS Alicante)\n Adrián Arnaiz (ELLIS Alicante)\n Bias & Fairness\n Aditya Gulati (ELLIS Alicante)\n Mengting Wei (University of Oulu)\n Ioannis Sarridis (CERTH)\n AI\, Humans & Society\n Julien Colin (ELLIS Alicante)\n Kim Zierhan (ELLIS Alicante)\n Ariella Shulman (University of Cambridge)\n Elaf Almahmoud (University of Cambridge)\n \n \n \n\n \n 16:00 – 17:00\n \n Invited Talk\n Talk title TBC\n \n Tom Lenaerts\, Université libre de Bruxelles / Vrije Universiteit Brussel — 40' talk + discussion\n \n \n \n\n \n 18:00 – 18:15\n \n Closing\n Discussion & Closing\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Invited Speakers\n Confirmed Speakers\n \n \n Invited Talk\n Paula Helm\n Goethe University — Dismantling Myths of Omnipotence: Foundation Models\, Diversity and Epistemic Justice\n \n \n Invited Talk\n Tom Lenaerts\n Université libre de Bruxelles / Vrije Universiteit Brussel — Talk title TBC\n \n \n Session 2\n Bruno Lepri\n Fondazione Bruno Kessler — Generative AI collective behavior: an interactionist paradigm\n \n \n Session 2\n Ciro Cattuto\n ISI Foundation — Agent frameworks for complex systems simulation\n \n \n Session 2\n Umang Bhatt\n University of Cambridge — Building a Human API\n \n \n Session 2\n Plamen Angelov\n Lancaster University — Knowledge preserving continual learning\n \n \n \n\n \n Participation\n Open Networks\n The workshop is open to participants from the following European AI research networks. Researchers working on trustworthy\, safe\, robust\, secure\, and interpretable AI systems are especially encouraged to register. \n \n ELLIS — European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems\n ELIAS — European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability\n ELLIOT — ELLIS network participants\n ELSA — European Lighthouse on Secure and Safe AI\n \n The workshop is part of the ELLIS Programs initiative\, inspired by the CIFAR Program model\, and closely collaborates with the CIFAR LMB (Learning in Machines and Brains) Program. \n \n\n \n Location\n Venue\n Workshop activities will be held at the Sala Rafael Altamira\, Sede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante\, Spain. Online participants can attend via a Microsoft Teams link\, to be confirmed after registration. \n \n RoomSala Rafael Altamira\n VenueSede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante\n CityAlicante\, Spain\n OnlineMicrosoft Teams — link TBC post-registration\n \n \n\n \n FAQ\n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n Who can attend the workshop?\n The workshop is open to participants from the ELLIS\, ELIAS\, ELLIOT\, and ELSA networks — especially those working on trustworthy\, safe\, robust\, secure\, and interpretable AI systems. Register via the form to confirm attendance.\n \n \n Is online attendance possible?\n Yes. The workshop supports hybrid attendance. Online participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link after registering via the registration form.\n \n \n Is there a registration fee?\n No. The workshop is free to attend for eligible participants from ELLIS\, ELIAS\, ELLIOT\, and ELSA networks.\n \n \n What is the ELLIS Programs model?\n ELLIS Programs are thematic research groups directed by outstanding European researchers and including leading researchers as Program Fellows. They focus on high-impact AI problem areas\, are inspired by the CIFAR Program model\, and closely collaborate with the CIFAR LMB Program. Each Program has a budget for 2–3 workshops per year.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Status\n ⏱ Registration is open\n \n Dates\n 27–28 May\, 2026\n \n \n Location\n Alicante\, Spain\n \n \n Attendance\n Hybrid Access\n \n \n Cost\n Free of Charge\n \n Secure Your Seat →\n \n\n \n Program Co-Organizers\n \n AW\n \n Adrian Weller\n University of Cambridge\n \n \n \n PA\n \n Plamen Angelov\n Lancaster University\n \n \n \n NO\n \n Nuria Oliver\n ELLIS Alicante\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Join Event\n Register Today\n Please complete the formal sign-up via the Microsoft registration form system to reserve your physical seat in Alicante or obtain the online streaming links. \n \n \n \n 1\n Click the Register Now action link down below.\n \n \n 2\n Fill out your profile details along with network affiliation status (ELLIS\, ELIAS\, ELLIOT\, or ELSA).\n \n \n 3\n Receive calendar configuration parameters and the Microsoft Teams broadcast channel links directly via email.\n \n \n\n \n 💡\n Notice for Remote Attendees: Remote entry lines open 15 minutes before the initial schedule blocks launch each day.\n \n\n Register Now via Microsoft Forms → URL:https://elias-ai.eu/event/ellis-elias-elliot-elsa-hcml-workshop-2026/ LOCATION:Sede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante\, Av. de Ramón y Cajal\, 4\, Alicante\, 03001\, Spain CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://elias-ai.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HCML-Workshop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T163000 DTSTAMP:20260522T193638 CREATED:20260522T110219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T110607Z UID:12161-1781103600-1781109000@elias-ai.eu SUMMARY:Generative AI for Climate and Weather - Session with Claire Monteleoni DESCRIPTION:Keynote Abstract\n Generative AI for Climate and Weather\n The stunning recent advances in frontier AI models rely on cutting-edge\, generative deep learning algorithms and architectures trained on massive amounts of text\, image\, and video data. With different training data\, these algorithms and architectures can benefit a variety of applications for addressing climate change. As opposed to text and video\, the relevant training data includes weather and climate data from observations\, reanalyses\, and even physical simulations. \n Many applications aimed at addressing climate change hinge on fundamental challenges of data fusion\, interpolation\, downscaling\, and probabilistic domain alignment. Claire Monteleoni will provide a survey of recent work developing generative AI methods for these problems\, with applications including weather forecasting\, climate model emulation and scenario interpolation\, and renewable energy planning. \n \n\n \n\n \n Spotlight on DiverseCareer Trajectories\n About the Series\n Many are the young scientists wishing to pursue a career in research\, but decidedly less are those knowing in which key area they should specialise. This holds especially true in the fast-paced and developing AI field\, where economical\, societal and scientific stakes are high; it can thus be difficult for junior researchers to reconcile current AI research with long-term goals such as a sustainable and ethical use of AI for future generations. \n Furthermore\, while it is relatively easy to identify the PhD degree as a first step in this sometimes daunting journey\, the path forward is often unclear: what comes next after the PhD defence? How many postdoc positions is enough? How to best incorporate evolving research interests? \n This new series of seminars aims to support young researchers keen to embark on an AI journey\, by exploring diverse career paths within the double scope of Sustainable AI and AI for Sustainability. Sessions focus on internationally renowned speakers from diverse backgrounds whose past and/or present research strives to ensure a fair\, sustainable use of AI in various fields. Following a short keynote\, a discussion will follow where the guest researchers discuss different topics pertaining to their career of choice\, how they came to embrace it\, as well as the trials they faced along the way. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Claire Monteleoni\n INRIA Paris · AI Research for Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (ARCHES) · University of Colorado Boulder\n \n \n \n Date Tuesday\, 10 June 2026\n \n \n \n Time 15.00–16.30\n \n \n \n Platform Zoom Webinar\n \n \n Register for Webinar\n View Full Profile\n \n \n\n \n Who should attend?\n This seminar series is designed for PhD and Master students as well as postdoctoral researchers interested in building a career at the intersection of AI\, sustainability\, and ethics. \n Each session offers both a scientific keynote and an open career discussion — a rare opportunity to learn from diverse\, internationally recognised research trajectories. URL:https://elias-ai.eu/event/generative-ai-for-climate-and-weather-session-with-claire-monteleoni/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://elias-ai.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Session_with_ClaireM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260619T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T193638 CREATED:20260323T084936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T122857Z UID:11144-1781856000-1781888400@elias-ai.eu SUMMARY:IDEASHACK 2026: Bridging AI Research and Industry DESCRIPTION:IDEASHACK 2026 is a Europe-wide sciencepreneurship hackathon organised by the IDEAS Research Institute within the Horizon Europe project ELIAS – European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability. The event brings together researchers\, innovators\, and industry leaders to co-create solutions that strengthen collaboration between science and business. \nParticipants work in interdisciplinary teams to design concepts for platforms that map scientific expertise\, research output\, and implementation potential. The goal is to accelerate knowledge transfer and identify opportunities where academic research can translate into real-world applications. The hackathon runs in a hybrid format\, welcoming teams from across Europe online and culminating in a Demo Day and Grand Final in Warsaw. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n p\n \n Key Facts\n \nFormat: Hybrid\nTeams: Interdisciplinary\, Europe-wide\nFocus: AI\, research valorisation\, science–industry collaboration\nOrganiser: IDEAS Research Institute\nProject: ELIAS (Horizon Europe)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Dates\n 23 March – 20 April — Team registration \n24 April — Online kick-off \n8 May — Project submission deadline \n15 May — Finalists announced \n19 June — Demo Day & Grand Final (Warsaw) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Dates\n 23 March – 20 April — Team registration \n24 April — Online kick-off \n8 May — Project submission deadline \n15 May — Finalists announced \n19 June — Demo Day & Grand Final (Warsaw) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prizes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1st Place\n €5\,000 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2nd Place\n €4\,000 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3rd Place\n €3\,000 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The first Polish edition of this hackathon took place in November 2024\, bringing together interdisciplinary teams working at the intersection of AI\, research\, and innovation ecosystems. \nIDEASHACK 2026 offers an opportunity to collaborate across disciplines\, experiment with new ideas\, and contribute to building tools that improve how research and innovation interact across Europe. \nRead about the previous edition: IDEAHACK 2024: Bridging Academia\, Business\, and Investors at Poland’s First Sciencepreneurship Hackathon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to build the next generation of science–industry collaboration tools?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n Join the event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\nDate: 16-17 November 2024\n\n\nLocation: IDEAS NCBR\, Chmielna 69\, Varso Tower\, Warsaw\, Poland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\nIDEAS NCBR\n\n\nChmielna 69\, Varso Tower\n\n\nWarsaw\, Poland\n\n\n\n\n\n src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2443.0133982198264!2d20.99601931578328!3d52.22977097975901!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x471ecc7f9a759fdd%3A0x833edbd6fc7e8b89!2sVarso%20Tower!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spl!4v1696602463492" \n allowfullscreen="" \n loading="lazy" \n referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade">\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n © 2024 Event Organisation. All rights reserved. URL:https://elias-ai.eu/event/ideashack-2026-bridging-ai-research-and-industry/ CATEGORIES:ELIAS Alliance,Hackathon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://elias-ai.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IDEASHACK_poprawka_belka-2303.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260727T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T193639 CREATED:20260420T135504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T122938Z UID:11358-1785142800-1785430800@elias-ai.eu SUMMARY:ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026 on Trustworthy AI DESCRIPTION:The ELLIS Doctoral Symposium (EDS) is back this summer for its sixth edition in the vibrant city of Lisbon\, Portugal! From July 27 to 30\, immerse yourself in an exciting week of cutting-edge scientific discussions\, valuable networking opportunities\, and a chance to experience Portugal’s warm and welcoming culture. \n🎓 What is EDS? \nThe 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 202 is “Trustworthy AI.”  \n👥 What to Expect? \nThe symposium provides a platform for young researchers to present their work\, exchange ideas\, and engage in discussions on the future of AI\, particularly in creating future AI systems that are reliable\, safe\, and adaptable. Through a series of talks\, panels\, poster sessions\, and networking opportunities\, EDS 2026 will promote collaboration and innovation in the field of AI\, helping to shape the next generation of AI researchers.  \nFirst registration round is currently open and accepting submissions until April 26th\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n27 July (Day 1)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nDuration\n\n\nSession Name\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30–13:30\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30–14:00\n\n\n30 mins\n\n\n\n Welcome remarks\n Mario Figueiredo\, ELLIS Unit Lisbon Director & ELLIS Fellow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00–15:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Keynote\n André Martins\, ELLIS Fellow and Co-Director of the ELLIS NLP Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00–16:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Opening Keynote\n Asja Fischer\, ELLIS Scholar and member of the Theory\, Algorithms and Computations ELLIS Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00–18:00\n\n\n2 hours\n\n\nOpening Poster Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:00–19:00\n\n\n2 hours\n\n\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n28 July (Day 2)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nDuration\n\n\nSession Name\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00–10:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Early Career Talks\n Marcos Treviso\, ELLIS Unit Lisbon Faculty\nCatarina Barata\, ELLIS Scholar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00–11:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Keynote\n Desmond Elliott\, ELLIS Unit Copenhagen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00–11:30\n\n\n30 mins\n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30–12:30\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Keynote\n Pedro Bizarro\, Chief Scientific Officer\, Feedzai\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30–14:00\n\n\n1.5 hours\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00–14:30\n\n\n30 mins\n\n\nIndustry Pitch Talks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30–15:15\n\n\n45 mins\n\n\n\n Career Development Panel: Academia & Industry\n Various speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:15–16:00\n\n\n45 mins\n\n\nPhD Lightning Talks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00–18:00\n\n\n2 hours\n\n\n\n Posters\n Drinks & Nibbles will be served\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00–20:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\nOptional social event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n29 July (Day 3)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nDuration\n\n\nSession Name\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00–10:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Early Career Talks\n Emanuel Gonçalves\, ELLIS Scholar\nZita Marinho\, ELLIS Unit Lisbon Faculty\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00–11:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Keynote\n Gustau Camps-Valls\, ELLIS Fellow and Co-Director of ELLIS Earth and Climate Sciences Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00–11:30\n\n\n30 mins\n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30–14:30\n\n\n3 hours\n\n\nIndustry Fair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30–14:00\n\n\n1.5 hours\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30–15:00\n\n\n30 mins\n\n\nPhD Lightning Talks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00–16:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Local Keynote\n Ana Paiva\, ELLIS Fellow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00–18:00\n\n\n2 hours\n\n\n\n Posters\n Drinks & Nibbles will be served\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00–22:00\n\n\n3 hours\n\n\n\n Gala Dinner\n Casa do Alentejo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n30 July (Day 4)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nDuration\n\n\nSession Name\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:15–11:00\n\n\n1 hour 45 mins\n\n\nPhD lightning talks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00–11:30\n\n\n30 mins\n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30–12:30\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Keynote\n João Santinha\, Champalimaud Foundation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30–14:00\n\n\n1.5 hours\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00–15:00\n\n\n1 hour\n\n\n\n Closing Keynote\n Isabel Valera\, ELLIS Fellow and member of the Robust ML Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00–15:30\n\n\n30 mins\n\n\nGroup photo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30–16:00\n\n\n30 mins\n\n\n\n Closing remarks\, announcement of poster winners\, announcement of next EDS location\n Isabel Trancoso\, ELLIS Fellow and ELLIS Unit Lisbon member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n N.B. Please note that the program is currently in development and is subject to minor changes. The program will be updated regularly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Information\n EDS is open to all ELLIS PhDs and postdocs\, as well as PhD students of ELLIS Fellows/Scholars/Members who are not part of the ELLIS PhD program. Students who are not from the ELLIS network may only apply during the second round\, pending space availability.  \nCapacity is limited to 200 participants. The organisers will prioritise students from the ELLIS network\, and those who are early in their PhDs.  \nThe participation fee for the ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026 is 150 EUR per person. The fee covers access to all conference sessions\, coffee breaks\, lunches\, and social events.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Poster Instructions\n All participants are encouraged to submit a poster – this is the best way to promote your research and get feedback from your peers.  \nPosters must represent original research (published or unpublished) conducted by the author(s) and can be printed in A0 or A1\, portrait only. At registration\, you will be asked to submit a preliminary title which will be used in the poster booklet.  \nYou must print your poster yourself. If you want to print your poster in Lisbon you can use one of the following shops close to the venue:  \nhttp://www.zoomcopia.com/ – Address: Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena 34A\, Lisbon \nCopitec – Centro de Cópias – Address: Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques 43B\, Lisbon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n V. Important Dates\n \nRegistration opens for ELLIS PhD students: 2nd March 2026\nFirst registration round deadline: 26th April 2026\nFirst acceptance notification: 5th May 2026\nRegistration opens for all students: 5th May 2026\nRegistration closes for all: 31st May 2026\nFinal acceptance notifications: 5th June 2026\nFinal payment deadline for all accepted students: 15th June 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Form\n To apply\, please complete the following registration form by the indicated deadline above.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EDS Mobility Grants\nStudents may be eligible for travel funding through the following option: \nELIAS Mobility Program: ELLIS PhDs/postdocs whose applications to EDS2026 have been successfully accepted can apply to this funding. The funding is distributed on a ‘first come\, first served’ basis until the allocated mobility funds for this event run out. \n\nEDS26 Mobility grant (guidelines)\nEDS26 Mobility Grant (ELIAS) Application\nEDS26 Reimbursement Report (ELIAS Beneficiary)\nEDS26 Reimbursement Report (Externals)\n\nFor any questions regarding the ELIAS mobility grant\, please contact: phd@ellis.eu \nELIZA Mobility Program: ELLIS PhD students are eligible for this mobility grant only if they are based in one of the following ELIZA sites: Berlin\, Darmstadt\, Freiburg\, Heidelberg\, München\, Saarbrücken\, Tübingen.  \nTo apply\, please go here.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n\nEDS 2026 Official Website\nSummary of Last Year’s EDS Event\nLearn About the ELLIS PhD Program\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Details\n Start: July 27\, 2026 \n End: July 30\, 2026 \n Event Categories: Symposium\, PhD Training \n Event Tags: #eds2026\, #TrustworthyAI\, #ELLIS \n\n Website\n Visit Event Website \n\n Organisers\n ELLIS Unit Lisbon & Instituto Superior Técnico (ULisboa) \n \n\n \n Venue\n Instituto Superior Técnico \n University of Lisbon \n Av. Rovisco Pais 1\, 1049-001 Lisbon\, Portugal \n\n Location\n The symposium will be hosted at the Alameda campus of IST\, centrally located in Lisbon. The venue is a hub for technology and innovation\, easily accessible via the Metro (Alameda or Saldanha stations). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n © 2026 ELLIS Doctoral Symposium Lisbon. All rights reserved.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Latest News\nOpportunities\nEvents\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRecent articles\n\n\n\nBridging European and Japanese AI Excellence: Highlights from the Joint ELIAS Workshop\nCall for Nominations: ELIAS Alliance FROntier AI Award\nELIAS Nodes: Call for Proposal #2\nInsights from TDW: Building the Foundations of Trustworthy AI\nResponsible AI in Focus: ELIAS and IRCAI at GITEX AI Asia in Singapore\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May 27 @ 8:00 - May 28 @ 17:00 \n \n \n \n ELLIS / ELIAS / ELLIOT / ELSA HCML Workshop 2026 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 15:00 - 16:30 \n \n \n \n Generative AI for Climate and Weather – Session with Claire Monteleoni \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 19 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 8:00 - 17:00 \n \n \n \n IDEASHACK 2026: Bridging AI Research and Industry \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Jul \n \n 27 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n July 27 @ 9:00 - July 30 @ 17:00 \n \n \n \n ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026 on Trustworthy AI \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Aug \n \n 31 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n August 31 @ 8:00 - September 3 @ 17:00 \n \n \n \n How to be a (Startup-) CTO \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Search for: URL:https://elias-ai.eu/event/eds2026-trustworthy-ai/ LOCATION:Instituto Superior Técnico\, Lisbon\, Portugal CATEGORIES:Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://elias-ai.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/eds2026-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260831T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T193639 CREATED:20260513T104207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T114813Z UID:12060-1788163200-1788454800@elias-ai.eu SUMMARY:How to be a (Startup-) CTO DESCRIPTION:General Info\n Description\n Key Learnings\n CTO Areas\n Schedule\n Examination\n FAQ\n Literature\n Registration\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n Seminar\n General Information\n \n FormatBlock seminar\, combining practical classes and panel discussions\n Duration4-day intensive (corresponds to 2 semester hours/week)\n ECTS3 ECTS\n ExaminationWritten (scenario-based\, non-multiple-choice)\n LanguageEnglish\n ParticipantsMaster's students and PhD candidates in Computer Science\n Max. participants75 students\n LocationHPI Potsdam\, Campus II — August-Bebel-Str. 88\, 14482 Potsdam\n FeeNone\n Module types\n ITSE: HPI-MK\n HPI-SSK-RW\n HPI-SSK-ML\n DE: HPI-SSK-RW\n HPI-DE-RWM\n \n \n \n \n Registration Deadline\n 28.08.2026\n \n \n Summer School\n 31.08 – 03.09.2026\n \n \n Exam Date\n TBC\n \n \n \n\n \n Details\n Description\n The Summer School "How to Be a (Startup) CTO" at HPI in Potsdam Griebnitzsee\, close to Berlin\, is an intensive 4-day seminar designed for master's students and PhD candidates seeking to understand the multifaceted role of a Chief Technology Officer in startup and tech environments. \n Participants will learn about specific tasks and responsibilities of a CTO such as technology strategy\, devops\, leadership\, building high-performing teams\, retaining talent\, healthy growth\, communication\, lean analytics and financing tech startups. \n The summer school consists of a blend of classes\, panels\, fireside chats and reflection sessions — not only to gain knowledge but also to engage actively with expert speakers and other participants\, and to reflect on their own career path. \n The course aims to shed light on three central questions: What defines the role of a CTO in a startup? How does the role change over the growth phase? And what makes a great CTO — what skills are needed and how can one acquire them? \n \n\n \n Key Learnings\n What You Will Learn\n \n Understand the CTO role in depth\n \n What defines the role of a CTO in a startup and which are the most important roles she has to work with?\n What skills does a CTO need and how can one acquire them? What is the difference between a Developer and a CTO?\n How does the role of a CTO change over the growth phases of a company?\n \n \n \n Solve real-world challenges with expert speakers\n \n How does a sustainable technology strategy look like?\n How can I create a masterplan for smooth operations?\n How can I retain talent and facilitate healthy growth?\n How can I build high-performing product and tech teams?\n What does professional communication as a CTO require?\n What is my role as a CTO in investment rounds?\n How can I set clear\, meaningful KPIs?\n \n \n \n Develop an informed career perspective\n \n Does the role of a CTO sound interesting to me?\n Does this career option align with my interests\, values and goals?\n \n \n \n\n \n Curriculum\n 7 Core Responsibilities of a CTO\n The whole course is broken up into seven central responsibilities — and the questions which come with each: \n \n \n 01 · Tech\n Technology Strategy & Architecture\n Selecting technology\, testing and application architecture\, including drafting the strategic vision towards an MVP. Balancing speed-to-market with technical debt and scalability concerns.\n \n \n 02 · HR\n Hiring\, Managing & Retaining Talent\n Building and growing a high-performing team in today's fast-changing world. Local vs. remote strategies\, budgeting for developers\, and healthy team growth.\n \n \n 03 · Tracking\n KPI Definition & Analytics\n You can't manage what you can't measure. Choosing the right KPIs\, ensuring transparency across the team\, and using data to guide decisions.\n \n \n 04 · Product\n Product Management & QA\n Formalised product management as complexity grows. Working with a CPO\, navigating the CTPO role\, and ensuring quality assurance is properly owned.\n \n \n 05 · Operations\n DevOps\, Security & GDPR\n Ensuring smooth operations in a DevOps era. Baking security and data protection in from day one and building a masterplan for operational resilience.\n \n \n 06 · Communication\n Public Representation & Investor Relations\n Communicating with investors\, handling Tech DD\, negotiating deals\, and being a great public communicator who makes complex technology transparent for all stakeholders.\n \n \n 07 · Personal Qualifications\n Staying on Top of the Game — and Staying Sane\n Managing the immense demands of the CTO role while continuously learning\, prioritising ruthlessly\, and maintaining the mental stamina to go the distance. Building a startup is a marathon\, not a sprint.\n \n \n \n\n \n Program\n Schedule\n Details to be confirmed. Agenda below reflects the planned structure. \n \n \n \n 1\n \n Sunday\, 31 August 2026\n Technology Strategy & Leadership Roles\n \n \n \n ClassTechnology Strategy\n PanelRoles & Responsibilities: CTO\, CPO\, CEO\n ClassAI-first Company Building\n ClassStaying on Top of the Game\n SocialBBQ & Fireside Chat\n \n \n \n \n 2\n \n Monday\, 1 September 2026\n People\, Teams & Security\n \n \n \n ClassRetaining Talent & Healthy Growth\n ClassBuilding High-Performing Product & Tech Teams\n ClassSecurity & Data Protection\n PanelTransitioning from Engineer to Tech Leader: Personal Growth & Leadership Models\n \n \n \n \n 3\n \n Tuesday\, 2 September 2026\n Operations\, Communication & ELIAS Special\n \n \n \n ClassCreating a Masterplan for Smooth Operations\n ClassTalking Business — Communication for CTOs\n \n ELIAS\n Exclusive Panel: "A Shifting Mind: Transitioning from Scientist to Entrepreneur" ★ ELIAS Exclusive\n \n \n \n \n \n 4\n \n Wednesday\, 3 September 2026\n Analytics & Financing\n \n \n \n ClassLean Analytics — Setting KPIs that Matter\n PanelFinancing Tech Startups — VC\, Angels & Deal Terms\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Assessment\n Examination\n The course ends with a scenario-based written examination (non-multiple-choice) covering all topics. Questions are compiled by the speakers and curated by HPI. Students will be presented with real-world situations and asked to describe how they would handle them — demonstrating both conceptual understanding and practical judgment. \n \n\n \n FAQ\n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n How do you handle confidentiality of information shared during the program?\n While we will keep all information within our support team\, we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality of information leaking to the outside world. Speakers are made aware of the academic context.\n \n \n How does HPI deal with intellectual property created during the course?\n We do not anticipate any intellectual property created as a direct result of our program. Furthermore\, HPI does not consider use of office space and infrastructure as constituting a significant use of HPI resources with regards to IP.\n \n \n I am an external (non-HPI) student. Can I apply?\n Yes! We offer a few places for non-HPI students. Please send your certificate of study\, a current CV\, and 3–5 sentences of motivation to program(at)hpi.de. Participants who do not require ECTS can apply by mail without the enrolment certificate.\n \n \n What are the ELIAS-affiliated spots and what do they cover?\n 20 spots are reserved for ELIAS and ELLIS network participants. For these participants\, travel and accommodation expenses are covered. Apply via the registration form and indicate your ELIAS/ELLIS affiliation.\n \n \n What is the teaching format?\n A block seminar combining practical classes\, panel discussions\, fireside chats\, and reflection sessions. Learning happens through three dimensions: knowledge (business & project management)\, experience (first-hand learning from real CTOs)\, and networking (connecting with fellow students and field experts).\n \n \n\n \n Reading\n Literature\n \n 📘 Beasly\, John — The Modern CTO\n 📘 Petrikhin\, A. (2017) — Specifics and core functions of the CTO position and "Hidden CTOs" in the technology management processes. Dissertation\, Steinbeis University of Berlin.\n 📘 Devine\, Rorie — The CTO | CIO Bible: The Mission\, Objectives\, Strategies and Tactics Needed to Be a Super Successful CTO | CIO\n 📘 Ries\, Eric — The Lean Startup\n \n \n\n \n \n 📅 Deadline: 28.08.2026\n Apply Now →\n \n \n Program Details\n FormatBlock seminar\n Duration4 days\n ECTS3 ECTS\n Max. students75\n ELIAS funded20 spots\n FeeFree\n LanguageEnglish\n \n \n Contact Person\n \n TR\n \n Dr. Tristan Ricken\n Program Manager\n Tristan.Ricken@hpi.de\n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser\n \n HPI Engine · ELIAS\n Hasso Plattner Institut\n August-Bebel-Str. 88\n 14482 Potsdam\, Germany\n engine.hpi.de →\n · \n elias-ai.eu →\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Registration\n Ready to Join?\n Registration Deadline: 28.08.2026 \n \n \n \n 1\n HPI students register via CAS (the standard HPI registration system).\n \n \n 2\n Non-HPI students: send your certificate of study\, CV and a motivational letter (3–5 sentences) to program@engine.hpi.de\n \n \n 3\n No ECTS required? Apply by mail to program@engine.hpi.de without the enrolment certificate.\n \n \n\n \n ⭐\n ELIAS / ELLIS Affiliated Students: We offer 20 spots for participants from the ELLIS and ELIAS network\, with travel and accommodation covered. Apply via the form and indicate your affiliation.\n \n\n Apply Now →\n HPI Engine Page ↗ URL:https://elias-ai.eu/event/how-to-be-a-startup-cto-2/ LOCATION:HPI Potsdam\, Campus II\, August-Bebel-Str. 88\, Potsdam\, 14482\, Germany CATEGORIES:ELIAS Alliance,Summer school ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://elias-ai.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer_School_2026_HPI_ELIAS_3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261007T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260522T193639 CREATED:20260429T133254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T072050Z UID:11696-1791360000-1791478800@elias-ai.eu SUMMARY:All Hands Meeting of the German AI Centers & ELIAS Alliance FROntier AI Summit DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nThe Tübingen AI Center are pleased to announce it will host this year’s highly anticipated All Hands Meeting of the six German AI Excellence Centers. This year\, the meeting is being held jointly with the ELIAS Alliance FROntier AI Summit\, creating a major collaborative event for the European AI community. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Networks & Organisers\nThis event brings together two powerful networks driving the future of artificial intelligence: \n\nThe Network of the German AI Excellence Centers\nThe ELIAS Alliance (European Leadership in Innovation with AI and Science)\n\nThe host organisation\, the Tübingen AI Center\, is a thriving hub dedicated to “European AI with purpose.” It is hosted by the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen in close cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda & Updates\nThe full agenda is currently in development. Exciting details regarding the schedule and sessions are coming soon—stay tuned for further announcements! \n \n See the official webpage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEvent Inquiries: ahm@tuebingen.ai\nGeneral Inquiries: info@tuebingen.ai\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n Start: October 7\, 2026\n\n End: October 8\, 2026\n\n\nWebsite\n\n Visit Event Website\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n Tübingen AI Center\n\n View Organiser Website\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n Messe Stuttgart\n\n Messepiazza 1\n\n 70629 Stuttgart\, Germany\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n © 2026 Tübingen AI Center & ELIAS Alliance. All rights reserved. URL:https://elias-ai.eu/event/all-hands-meeting-of-the-german-ai-centers-elias-alliance-frontier-ai-summit/ CATEGORIES:ELIAS Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://elias-ai.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AHM_ELIAS.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR