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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

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Organisers

ELIAS & ELIAS Alliance
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University of Copenhagen
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European Commission
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Venue
Bella Sky Hotel
Copenhagen, Denmark

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