AI // NEXT

Experience how Artificial Intelligence re-imagines our world.

Monday, October 6, 2025

Immerse yourself in the world of Artificial Intelligence
at the FZI – application-oriented and forward-thinking

In six thematic tracks, we bring together experts from research, industry, and society, creating space for exchange on opportunities, challenges, and concrete use cases.

Whether you’re just getting started or want to dive deeper, you can expect new ideas, fresh perspectives, and real opportunities for collaboration.

The event language is German.

OPENING // 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Following the opening by FZI Executive Director Jan Wiesenberger, we will take you on a journey into the future of AI with a keynote speech. Stay tuned!

OPENING

Executive Director
FZI Research Center for Information Technology

KEYNOTE

Position
Expertise that inspires: We are now in the process of selecting a keynote speaker!

TECH TRACKS // 11 – 12 a.m.

In our three TECH TRACKS in the morning, we create space for discussion about opportunities, risks, and specific use cases.

TECH TRACK #1

Prof. Dr. Achim Rettinger
Jacob Langner
Maria Rill
Dr.-Ing. Steffen Thoma
Safe and transparent use of language models: How retrieval-augmented generation, prompting, and open source are used for transparent AI in legal use cases

TECH TRACK #2

Sven Nitzsche
Dr. rer. nat. Sebastian Reiter
Federico Peccia
Artificial neural networks with high standards: How optimized hardware architectures can be designed for AI in edge and embedded systems

TECH TRACK #3

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Alexander Dregger
Without data, there is no AI: How a data strategy helps accelerate AI implementation

LUNCH // 12 – 1:30 p.m.

DEMONSTRATORS AND TOURS

Experience our FZI Living Labs up close – on exclusive tours focusing on Artificial Intelligence and its application in research and practice.

12:00 / 1:00 p.m.

Meeting point: at the registration

B2B MATCHMAKING // 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

FROM THE IDEA TO COOPERATION

Are you interested in general advice or specific application fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? In short, we facilitate targeted discussions where visionaries and researchers meet to discuss applications. Swiftly get into networking and take your projects to the next level with two rounds of 15-minute talks.

Meeting point: event area
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Moderation: Adamantia Goulandris

APPLICATION TRACKS // 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

In our three APPLICATION TRACKS in the afternoon, we will move on to practical application with specific use cases.

APPLICATION TRACK #1

Mobility

Mobility
Prof. Dr. Klaus Badepfuhl
Dr. Claudia Beispiel
From autonomous vehicles and intelligent traffic control to data-based mobility services.

APPLICATION TRACK #2

Robotics & Industrial

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Dr. Arne Hauser
About adaptive robotic systems that make production, logistics, and our everyday lives smarter, more efficient, and safer.

APPLICATION TRACK #3

Healthcare

Healthcare
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Dr. Peter Musterhausen
Julius Kant
Precise diagnostics and personalized therapies, combined with digitalization, are revolutionizing our healthcare system.

GET-TOGETHER // 4:00 p.m.

End the day in a relaxed atmosphere with drinks, snacks, and good conversation. Whether you want to network, engage in casual conversation, or review the highlights of the day, this is the perfect place to do so.

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