Thematic Workshop: Science for AI @ AI in Science Summit 2025
2025-11-03 08:00 - 2025-11-04 17:00 (Europe/Rome)
ELIAS & ELIAS Alliance @ AI in Science Summit 2025
ELIAS and the ELIAS Alliance are proud to lead the “Science for AI” thematic workshop at the AI in Science Summit 2025, organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen.
This workshop will explore how advances in science drive progress in AI research, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation. Participants will engage with leading experts to discuss cutting-edge methods, tools, and applications where scientific insights enhance AI development across diverse fields.

The workshop is part of the Summit’s broader mission to showcase AI’s transformative impact on scientific discovery and define Europe’s unique approach to AI in science. Attendees will benefit from interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest interdisciplinary AI research.
We invite the ELIAS Consortium and the broader scientific community to join us and contribute to shaping the future of AI research in Europe.

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Programme

Please note that the programme is subject to change.

Day 1 — Scientific AI (3h)Theme: European Leadership at the Intersection of AI & Science

AIS25: Science for AI (Thematic Workshop)

Time
Session

09:45 – 10:00
Opening Speech & Framing

Lucilla Sioli (Director of the EU AI Office, DG CNECT, EC)

10:00 – 10:25
Keynote: AI Science and Innovation

Serge Belongie (President of ELLIS Society / University of Copenhagen)

10:25 – 11:10
Spotlight Talks: Opportunities for European Research Excellence

Zhijing Jin (MPI / University of Toronto)
Antoine Bosselut (Apertus / EPFL)
Nicu Sebe (ELIAS / University of Trento)

11:10 – 11:30
BREAK

11:30 – 11:50
Sciencepreneurship Award

Honoring academic role models linking excellence with innovation.

12:00 – 12:40
Panel: “Shaping Public AI for Science & Impact”

Discussion on how EU RAISE accelerates discovery for societal good.
Panelists: Nicu Sebe, Antoine Bosselut, Zhijing Jin, Serge Belongie, Sahar Abdelnabi
Moderator: Cecile Huet (European AI Office)

12:40 – 12:45
Wrap-up & Outlook to Day 2

Day 2 — Sciencepreneurial AI (2h)Theme: From AI & Science to Innovation & Impact

AIS25: Science for AI (Thematic Workshop) - Day 2

Time
Session

09:00 – 09:10
Welcome & Framing (Intro of ELIAS Alliance)

Matthias Bethge & Arnout Devos (ELIAS Alliance Curators)

09:10 – 09:40
Keynote: State of AI 2025

Nathan Benaich (Founder & General Partner, Air Street Capital)

09:40 – 10:10
Spotlight Talks: AI Trends and Ecosystem Building

Jessica Montgomery (Director of ai@cam / ELIAS Alliance)
Tim Rocktäschel (DeepMind / University College London)

10:10 – 10:50
Panel Discussion: “Opportunities to Lead in AI Innovation”

This closing panel explores how openness and excellence can drive the next wave of AI innovation. It identifies tangible action items on collaboration, trust, and scientific rigor to achieve lasting technological and societal leadership.
Panelists: Nathan Benaich, Jessica Montgomery, Tim Rocktäschel
Moderator: Matthias Bethge

10:50 – 10:55
RAISE Speech

Miguel Rubio Escudero (Policy Officer - Excellence in AI & Robotics, EC)

10:55 – 11:00
Closing Remarks

About the AI in Science Summit
The AI in Science Summit is a flagship event organized by the European Commission in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen. Taking place on 3–4 November 2025, the Summit brings together leading scientists, industry experts, policymakers, and investors to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming scientific research and innovation. The event features high-level talks, thematic workshops, hands-on sessions, and networking opportunities, and it will also launch the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE), a platform to pool talent, data, computing power, and funding to advance interdisciplinary AI research across Europe.

Details
Event: AI in Science Summit 2025
Thematic Workshop: Science for AI
Date: 3–4 November 2025

Website
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Organisers

ELIAS & ELIAS Alliance
Website

University of Copenhagen
Website

European Commission
Website

Venue
Bella Sky Hotel
Copenhagen, Denmark

© 2025 AI in Science Summit. All rights reserved.

ELIAS @ EurIPS 2025 — Rethinking AI Workshop & Startup Village
2025-12-03 08:00 - 2025-12-06 17:00
ELIAS @ EurIPS 2025 — Workshop and Start-Up Village Participation
The ELIAS Project is excited to announce its participation at EurIPS 2025, Europe’s leading conference on machine learning and artificial intelligence. From 3–5 December, ELIAS and the ELIAS Alliance will have a dedicated booth at the Start-Up Village, where the team will present project activities, introduce the ELIAS Startup Opportunities Platform, and connect with researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners.
ELIAS will also support the organisation of the upcoming “Rethinking AI — Efficiency, Frugality, and Sustainability” workshop, on 6 December. This participation offers a valuable opportunity for the AI community to discover ELIAS’s efforts toward fostering responsible, sustainable, and impactful AI innovation across Europe.

Workshop: Rethinking AI — Efficiency, Frugality, and Sustainability
As Artificial Intelligence systems grow in complexity and scale, so do their environmental and societal impacts. This workshop addresses the urgent need to rethink AI through the lens of sustainability, with a particular focus on ecological and environmental considerations. Presentations and discussions will revolve around two key pillars:
1. Sustainability in AI — Reducing the ecological footprint of machine learning research and deployment.
2. AI for Sustainability — highlighting applications to global environmental challenges
With an emphasis on introspection of current practices, the workshop aims to foster responsible innovation, shared metrics, and the design of methods that are efficient, accessible, and viable within constrained resources.
This participation offers a valuable opportunity for the AI community to discover ELIAS’s ongoing efforts to promote responsible, sustainable, and impactful AI innovation across Europe.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: October 17, 2025 (23:59 AoE)

Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: October 31, 2025

Workshop Date: December 6, 2025

Submissions are now closed.

Call for Voluntary Reviewers
The workshop is seeking voluntary reviewers with relevant expertise to assist in evaluating submissions. Your contribution will ensure the quality and impact of the work presented.
Sign up here: Reviewer Form

Reviewers must have an OpenReview account to participate.

Organisers

Quentin Bouniot (TUM / Helmholtz Munich)

Florence d’Alché-Buc (Télécom Paris)

Enzo Tartaglione (Télécom Paris)

Zeynep Akata (TUM / Helmholtz Munich)

More information

Have Questions?

For further information or queries, please contact:📧rethinking-ai-workshop@googlegroups.com

About EurIPS
EurIPS is Europe’s premier machine learning and AI conference, endorsed by NeurIPS, bringing together researchers, practitioners, startups, and policymakers to advance AI research and applications across Europe. The conference features workshops, tutorials, paper presentations, poster sessions, and a Start-Up Village, making it a key platform for innovation, collaboration, and community building in the European AI ecosystem.

Event Details
Event: EurIPS 2025
ELIAS Participation: Start-Up Village Booth
Workshop: Rethinking AI — Efficiency, Frugality, and Sustainability

Dates
3–5 December 2025: Start-Up Village;
6 December 2025: Workshop Day

Event Website
Visit EurIPS 2025 Website

Venue
Bella Center Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark

© 2025 EurIPS 2025 & ELIAS Project. All rights reserved.

AI-preneurship Day
2026-03-05 12:00 - 20:00 | LAB 42, Amsterdam Science Park, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Are you a BSc/MSc student, PhD candidate, or Postdoc working in AI—and curious about entrepreneurship? Ever wondered whether your research could grow into a real business?
On Thursday, 5 March 2026, we’re hosting AI‑preneurship Day at LAB42, University of Amsterdam. Starting at 12:00, this free, one‑day event brings together AI students and early‑career researchers who want to explore how academic work can translate into real‑world impact. Lunch and drinks will be provided so you can focus fully on learning, connecting, and exploring new ideas.
Whether you’re just beginning to think entrepreneurially or already developing an idea, AI‑preneurship Day will give you the inspiration, tools, and confidence to take the next step toward your own academic spin‑off.
Throughout the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to test and refine potential AI business ideas, explore realistic investment and funding opportunities, learn how to take the lead in building your own academic spin‑off, and gain practical insights from experts with hands‑on experience.
What you’ll gain

Test and refine potential AI business ideas
Explore realistic investment and funding opportunities
Learn how to take the lead in building your own academic spin‑off
Gain practical insights from experts with hands‑on experience

Bonus: The evening session includes an opportunity to pitch your idea and receive 1‑on‑1 feedback from experienced mentors—perfect for anyone ready to take their first entrepreneurial step.

Agenda

12:00 – 13:00

Walk-in & lunch

13:00 – 13:10

Opening

13:10 – 13:40

Keynote speaker

Jorn Eiting-van Liempt,
ROM InWest
Insights from years of entrepreneurial experience across diverse roles.

13:40 – 14:15

Keynote speaker

Ross Gordon,
Amsterdam Academic Ventures
Building strategic roadmaps and overcoming fundraising challenges for early-stage spin-outs.

14:15 – 14:45

Break

14:45 – 15:05

Intro to academic spin-offs & support

Paul Blank,
NWO – Dutch Research Council
What it takes to launch an academic spin-off, including available subsidies, grants, and support structures.

15:05 – 15:25

Valorisation and impact

Erik Boer,
Roeterseiland Impact
Turning research into impactful products.

15:25 – 15:45

Investment opportunities

Thomas Hannes,
LUMO Labs
Exploring feasible investment opportunities for AI ventures.

15:45 – 16:05

In-house start-up talk

Harro Stokman – Kepler Vision

16:05 – 16:25

In-house start-up talk

TBD

16:25 – 18:00

Networking & 1-on-1 pitches

Register now!

⚠️ Limited spots available

The AI-preneurship Day is organised as a collaborative initiative between ELLIS Unit Amsterdam, ICAI – Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence, TTT-AI | Thematic Technology Transfer Artificial Intelligence, and ELIAS Node Amsterdam, part of the ELIAS Alliance.

Event Details

Event:
AI-preneurship Day

Date:
Thursday, 5 March 2026

Time:
Starting at 12:00

Organised by:

ELLIS Unit Amsterdam,
ICAI – Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence,
TTT-AI,
and
ELIAS Node Amsterdam

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Venue

LAB42, University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Science Park, Netherlands

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ELIAS #2 Open Call : Q&A Session
2026-04-01 14:00 - 15:00
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What to expect

Overview of objectives, scope, and funding
Evaluation criteria and success factors
Practical tips for a strong proposal
Common pitfalls to avoid
Live Q&A with the ELIAS team

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Who should attend

SMEs and startups
NGOs and non-profits
AI and digital innovation teams
Applicants preparing a proposal

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About the session
This webinar will provide a concise overview of the Open Call, including its objectives, scope, funding opportunities, and evaluation criteria. Participants will gain practical insights on how to structure a competitive proposal, align their project with ELIAS priorities in sustainable and trustworthy AI, and demonstrate meaningful impact. A dedicated Q&A segment will allow attendees to engage directly with the ELIAS team and receive clarifications on eligibility, submission, and project fit.
Learn more about the Winners of the previous edition: ELIAS Open Call Winners

Have questions about your application? Join the session and connect directly with the ELIAS team.

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ELIAS #2 oPEN CALL

IDEASHACK 2026: Bridging AI Research and Industry
2026-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
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.
Participants 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.

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Key Facts

Format: Hybrid
Teams: Interdisciplinary, Europe-wide
Focus: AI, research valorisation, science–industry collaboration
Organiser: IDEAS Research Institute
Project: ELIAS (Horizon Europe)

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Key Dates
23 March – 20 April — Team registration
24 April — Online kick-off
8 May — Project submission deadline
15 May — Finalists announced
19 June — Demo Day & Grand Final (Warsaw)

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Key Dates
23 March – 20 April — Team registration
24 April — Online kick-off
8 May — Project submission deadline
15 May — Finalists announced
19 June — Demo Day & Grand Final (Warsaw)

Prizes

1st Place
€5,000

2nd Place
€4,000

3rd Place
€3,000

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.
IDEASHACK 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.
Read about the previous edition: IDEAHACK 2024: Bridging Academia, Business, and Investors at Poland’s First Sciencepreneurship Hackathon

Ready to build the next generation of science–industry collaboration tools?

Learn More

Join the event

Details

Date: 16-17 November 2024

Location: IDEAS NCBR, Chmielna 69, Varso Tower, Warsaw, Poland

Venue

IDEAS NCBR

Chmielna 69, Varso Tower

Warsaw, Poland

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How to be a (Startup-) CTO
2026-08-31 08:00 - 2026-09-03 17:00 | HPI Potsdam, Campus II, August-Bebel-Str. 88, Potsdam, 14482, Germany
General Info
Description
Key Learnings
CTO Areas
Schedule
Examination
FAQ
Literature
Registration

Seminar
General Information

FormatBlock seminar, combining practical classes and panel discussions
Duration4-day intensive (corresponds to 2 semester hours/week)
ECTS3 ECTS
ExaminationWritten (scenario-based, non-multiple-choice)
LanguageEnglish
ParticipantsMaster's students and PhD candidates in Computer Science
Max. participants75 students
LocationHPI Potsdam, Campus II — August-Bebel-Str. 88, 14482 Potsdam
FeeNone
Module types
ITSE: HPI-MK
HPI-SSK-RW
HPI-SSK-ML
DE: HPI-SSK-RW
HPI-DE-RWM

Registration Deadline
28.08.2026

Summer School
31.08 – 03.09.2026

Exam Date
TBC

Details
Description
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.
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.
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.
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?

Key Learnings
What You Will Learn

Understand the CTO role in depth

What defines the role of a CTO in a startup and which are the most important roles she has to work with?
What skills does a CTO need and how can one acquire them? What is the difference between a Developer and a CTO?
How does the role of a CTO change over the growth phases of a company?

Solve real-world challenges with expert speakers

How does a sustainable technology strategy look like?
How can I create a masterplan for smooth operations?
How can I retain talent and facilitate healthy growth?
How can I build high-performing product and tech teams?
What does professional communication as a CTO require?
What is my role as a CTO in investment rounds?
How can I set clear, meaningful KPIs?

Develop an informed career perspective

Does the role of a CTO sound interesting to me?
Does this career option align with my interests, values and goals?

Curriculum
7 Core Responsibilities of a CTO
The whole course is broken up into seven central responsibilities — and the questions which come with each:

01 · Tech
Technology Strategy & Architecture
Selecting technology, testing and application architecture, including drafting the strategic vision towards an MVP. Balancing speed-to-market with technical debt and scalability concerns.

02 · HR
Hiring, Managing & Retaining Talent
Building and growing a high-performing team in today's fast-changing world. Local vs. remote strategies, budgeting for developers, and healthy team growth.

03 · Tracking
KPI Definition & Analytics
You can't manage what you can't measure. Choosing the right KPIs, ensuring transparency across the team, and using data to guide decisions.

04 · Product
Product Management & QA
Formalised product management as complexity grows. Working with a CPO, navigating the CTPO role, and ensuring quality assurance is properly owned.

05 · Operations
DevOps, Security & GDPR
Ensuring smooth operations in a DevOps era. Baking security and data protection in from day one and building a masterplan for operational resilience.

06 · Communication
Public Representation & Investor Relations
Communicating with investors, handling Tech DD, negotiating deals, and being a great public communicator who makes complex technology transparent for all stakeholders.

07 · Personal Qualifications
Staying on Top of the Game — and Staying Sane
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.

Program
Schedule
Details to be confirmed. Agenda below reflects the planned structure.

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Sunday, 31 August 2026
Technology Strategy & Leadership Roles

ClassTechnology Strategy
PanelRoles & Responsibilities: CTO, CPO, CEO
ClassAI-first Company Building
ClassStaying on Top of the Game
SocialBBQ & Fireside Chat

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Monday, 1 September 2026
People, Teams & Security

ClassRetaining Talent & Healthy Growth
ClassBuilding High-Performing Product & Tech Teams
ClassSecurity & Data Protection
PanelTransitioning from Engineer to Tech Leader: Personal Growth & Leadership Models

3

Tuesday, 2 September 2026
Operations, Communication & ELIAS Special

ClassCreating a Masterplan for Smooth Operations
ClassTalking Business — Communication for CTOs

ELIAS
Exclusive Panel: "A Shifting Mind: Transitioning from Scientist to Entrepreneur" ★ ELIAS Exclusive

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Wednesday, 3 September 2026
Analytics & Financing

ClassLean Analytics — Setting KPIs that Matter
PanelFinancing Tech Startups — VC, Angels & Deal Terms

Assessment
Examination
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.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

How do you handle confidentiality of information shared during the program?
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.

How does HPI deal with intellectual property created during the course?
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.

I am an external (non-HPI) student. Can I apply?
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.

What are the ELIAS-affiliated spots and what do they cover?
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.

What is the teaching format?
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).

Reading
Literature

📘Beasly, John — The Modern CTO
📘Petrikhin, A. (2017) — Specifics and core functions of the CTO position and "Hidden CTOs" in the technology management processes. Dissertation, Steinbeis University of Berlin.
📘Devine, Rorie — The CTO | CIO Bible: The Mission, Objectives, Strategies and Tactics Needed to Be a Super Successful CTO | CIO
📘Ries, Eric — The Lean Startup

📅 Deadline: 28.08.2026
Apply Now →

Program Details
FormatBlock seminar
Duration4 days
ECTS3 ECTS
Max. students75
ELIAS funded20 spots
FeeFree
LanguageEnglish

Contact Person

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Dr. Tristan Ricken
Program Manager
Tristan.Ricken@hpi.de

Organiser

HPI Engine · ELIAS
Hasso Plattner Institut
August-Bebel-Str. 88
14482 Potsdam, Germany
engine.hpi.de →
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elias-ai.eu →

Registration
Ready to Join?
Registration Deadline: 28.08.2026

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HPI students register via CAS (the standard HPI registration system).

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Non-HPI students: send your certificate of study, CV and a motivational letter (3–5 sentences) to program@engine.hpi.de

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No ECTS required? Apply by mail to program@engine.hpi.de without the enrolment certificate.

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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.

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All Hands Meeting of the German AI Centers & ELIAS Alliance FROntier AI Summit
2026-10-07 08:00 - 2026-10-08 17:00
Event Overview
The 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.

About the Networks & Organisers
This event brings together two powerful networks driving the future of artificial intelligence:

The Network of the German AI Excellence Centers
The ELIAS Alliance (European Leadership in Innovation with AI and Science)

The 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.

Agenda & Updates
The full agenda is currently in development. Exciting details regarding the schedule and sessions are coming soon—stay tuned for further announcements!

See the official webpage

Further Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Event Inquiries: ahm@tuebingen.ai
General Inquiries: info@tuebingen.ai

Details

Start: October 7, 2026

End: October 8, 2026

Website

Visit Event Website

Organiser

Tübingen AI Center

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Venue

Messe Stuttgart

Messepiazza 1

70629 Stuttgart, Germany

© 2026 Tübingen AI Center & ELIAS Alliance. All rights reserved.
