Science for AI Workshop @ AIS25
Two-day workshop at the AI in Science Summit 2025 in Copenhagen, curated with Matthias Bethge for ELLIS and the ELIAS Alliance. Researchers, founders, investors, and the EU AI Office on AI for science and innovation.
Together with Matthias Bethge (Tübingen AI Center, ELLIS co-founder), I curated the Science for AI thematic workshop at the AI in Science Summit 2025 (AIS25) hosted by the University of Copenhagen. Over two half-days, we brought together researchers, founders, investors, and policymakers — including the Director of the EU AI Office — to discuss opportunities for European research excellence, public AI for science, and how to lead in AI innovation. The Sciencepreneurship Award was also presented during the workshop.
Original workshop page: ais25.eu/thematic-workshope/science-for-ai-tech
Day 1 — 3 November 2025: Scientific AI
European Leadership at the Intersection of AI & Science
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:45 | Opening Speech & Framing — Lucilla Sioli (Director of the EU AI Office, DG CNECT, European Commission) |
| 10:00 | Keynote: AI Science and Innovation — Serge Belongie (University of Copenhagen, President of ELLIS Society) |
| 10:25 | 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 | Break |
| 11:30 | Sciencepreneurship Award |
| 11:50 | Panel: “Shaping Public AI for Science, Innovation & European Impact” — Nicu Sebe, Antoine Bosselut, Zhijing Jin, Serge Belongie, Sahar Abdelnabi. Moderator: Cecile Huet |
| 12:40 | Wrap-up & Outlook to Day 2 |
Day 2 — 4 November 2025: Sciencepreneurial AI
From AI & Science to Innovation & Impact
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Welcome & Framing — Matthias Bethge & Arnout Devos (ELIAS Alliance Curators) |
| 9:10 | Keynote: State of AI 2025 — Nathan Benaich (Founder & General Partner, Air Street Capital) |
| 9:35 | Spotlight Talks: AI Trends and Ecosystem Building — Jessica Montgomery (Director of ai@cam / ELIAS Alliance), Tim Rocktäschel (Google DeepMind / University College London) |
| 10:10 | Panel: “Opportunities to Lead in AI Innovation” — Nathan Benaich, Jessica Montgomery, Tim Rocktäschel. Moderator: Matthias Bethge |
| 10:50 | RAISE Speech — Miguel Rubio Escudero (Policy Officer, Excellence in AI & Robotics, European Commission) |
| 10:55 | Closing Remarks |