Program Details 2024

October 16, 2024: Conference Day

09:00 - Arrival and Networking

10:00 - Welcome Speech & Political Greetings from Berlin & Paris

Welcome Speech via Video Message by Dr. Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action,  and Gaël de Maisonneuve, Consul Général & Directeur de l’Institut Français de Stuttgart.

10:30 - Keynote "Imagine: The Deep-Tech Dream Comes True" by Dr. Thomas Lange, Managing Director A-KAP Ventures GmbH, Achleitner Ventures

Europe stands at the brink of a transformative era: the age of deep tech. This new frontier encompasses AI and other cutting-edge technologies poised to revolutionize industries and societies. To reclaim its status as a global innovation leader, we must act swiftly to develop and scale these technologies. The Franco-German alliance can spearhead this renaissance. The journey begins now—and the grand vision endures.

11:00 - Panel Discussion "European AI Way – Deep Talk: Franco-German Paths in Europe"

The panel discussion "European AI Way – Deep Talk: Franco-German Paths in Europe" offers a comprehensive exploration of the strategies and initiatives driving AI development in the European context, with a particular focus on collaboration between France and Germany. Participants will delve into the unique perspectives, challenges, and opportunities that arise from the Franco-German partnership, aiming to pave the way for a cohesive European approach to AI innovation. Expect insightful discussions on policy frameworks, research initiatives, and industry collaborations that are shaping the European AI landscape.

Participants:
•  Luisa Bomke, AI reporter and editor,  Handelsblatt
•  Giulia Carsaniga, Policy Officer | DG CNECT - AI and chips, Europen Commission
•  Prof. Dr. Tobias Kämpf, Researcher, ISF Institute for Social Science Research Munich
•  Olga Mordvinova, CEO, incontext.technology GmbH (INCTEC)
•  Gennadi Schermann, CEO, DIZ | Digitales Innovationszentrum GmbH
•  Dr. Daniel Vonderau, Vice Department Manager Cybersecurity and Law und Data Protection Officer, FZI Research Center for Information Technology

12:00 - Coffee Break

12:30 - Breakout Sessions

13:30 - Lunch

15:00 - Breakout Sessions

16:00 - Coffee Break

16:45 - Political Greetings from Grand Est and Baden-Württemberg

Political Greetings by Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism of the State of Baden-Württemberg and from Grand Est Vice-President for Economic Development, Research, and Innovation, Claude Sturni

17:15 - Panel Discussion "Data – Cloud - AI: Crafting a Synergistic Future for Germany, France & Europe"

The panel discussion "Data – Cloud - AI: Crafting a Synergistic Future for Germany, France & Europe" delves into the interplay between data, cloud technology, and AI to shape the future landscape of Europe. With a focus on data management and the evolution of data centers, participants will explore the pivotal role these elements play in driving innovation and economic growth. Moreover, the discussion will highlight the challenges posed by the EU AI Act and cybersecurity regulations, featuring insights from industry leaders. Attendees can expect a deep dive into the complexities of navigating regulatory frameworks while fostering collaboration and synergy across borders in the pursuit of a technologically advanced future for Europe.

Participants:

•  Jan Frömberg, Technical Business Development Manager, Cloud&Heat Technologies GmbH
•   Dr.-Ing. Philip Michael Haspel, Product Owner GenAI Techstack, EnBW AG
•   Yann Lechelle, Co-founder, probabl.
•   Lisa Oder, Editor, Tagesspiegel Background
•   Dr. Till Riedel, Lab Lead TECO/SDIL, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)  
•   Philippe Valoggia, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

18:00 - Startup Pitches: AI Ideas of the future

• Casablanca
• Aimino
• whitemacs
• Ethiqais
• Curiousquad

18:30 - Networking

October 17, 2024: Workshop Day

Dive into one of our hands-on workshops on day 2 of AIxIA to receive insights on various AI topics.  

The workshops will take place at our partners' venues all near and reachable by foot or public transport to the Smart Production Park. 

All workshops take place in parallel

Workshop #1 AI Systems Engineering - How to Proceed in the Light of the EU AI Act?

by Fraunhofer IOSB; Hochschule Karlsruhe - HKA

The legislative process of the European AI Act was accompanied by a controversial discussion about its effect on innovation and acceptance of AI systems. Now, meanwhile adopted, the question is how to deal with it in a constructive way, also in the context of the related EU Data Act and the Data Governance Act. In this workshop the AI Act will be discussed with respect to its consequences on AI Systems Engineering. Which are the guidelines to follow by AI System engineers, providers and users?

Workshop #2: Automated Intelligence for Safe and Resilient Energy Systems: AI Tools for Reinforcement Learning and Auto-ML in Practice

by KIT- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Wuerttemberg (ZSW)

Explore the practical application of reinforcement learning and AutoML! In this workshop, the KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and the ZSW (Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg) will present how the IT framework FRAMESS and tool KI-Lab.EE can be used to solve problems directly from practice with automated AI. Both tools were developed in-house at the institutes. KI-Lab.EE is freely available, while FRAMESS is not freely accessible but can be adapted to specific system requirements in customer projects. You will first receive an introduction to the respective tools and then solve typical problems independently with our support.

Workshop #3: Future Mobility: Harnessing Innovation for Intelligent and Secure Mobility Solutions - an Immersive Workshop in Future Mobility

by FZI Research Center for Information Technology

In this dynamic session, we'll showcase cutting-edge innovations in mobility, autonomous driving, and logistics, driven by advancements in AI and cybersecurity technologies. Participants will do an immersive tour in the FZI House of Living Labs, getting to know sustainable and inclusive demonstrators and will engage in lively discussions and collaborative brainstorming sessions using participatory formats to explore emerging trends and co-create ideas to shape the future of mobility. This workshop is an opportunity to be at the forefront of transformative change in the mobility landscape.

Workshop #4: Navigating opportunities and challenges of AI Assistants - Transforming Business Processes and Building Trust

by CyberForum e.V.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every industry, fundamentally altering how businesses function and compete. While AI Assistants are on everyone's lips, and have proven their ability to answer complex questions about data and documents, how can they help you in your business, and what pitfalls should you avoid at all costs? And in this context, can you put trust in AI for your business? - This event brings together experts and practitioners to explore the transformative potential of AI of modern enterprises. It will begin with a workshop focused on AI specialized systems like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), held by Stefan Suwelack and Daniel Klitzke from Renumics. The event will continue with a discussion session moderated by Jens Beyer from LAVRIO.solutions and Robin Weitemeyer from Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA), providing a deep dive into the critical issue of trust in AI based on a use case from the Kompetenzzentrum KARL, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas on ensuring the reliability and credibility of AI systems.

Workshop #5: Transforming Governance: The Impact of AI on Public Sector  (IN GERMAN)

by TechnologieRegion Karlsruhe GmbH (TRK), CAS Software AG

How can Artificial Intelligence transform the public sector and make it future-proof? In our workshop "Transforming Governance: AI Trends in the Public Sector," we explore the latest trends and solutions in AI and their applications in public administration. This workshop offers a unique platform to discuss innovative approaches and learn from each other. This workshop is designed for professionals and leaders not only in the public sector who want to understand and leverage the potential of AI technologies for their organizations. Join us and actively shape the future of public administration or your organization!

This workshop is designed for professionals and leaders not only in the public sector who want to understand and leverage the potential of AI technologies for their organizations. Join us and actively shape the future of public administration or your organization!

Workshop #6: How to Establish European Innovation and Business Collaborations: Successful Partnering in Practice

by Steinbeis Europa Zentrum (SEZ)

This workshop will take place in hybrid. You can either participate on-site or online. During this workshop, we will jointly explore what the benefits of international, especially European research, technology and innovation (RTDI) collaboration are, how pitfalls can be circumvented and how successful collaborations can be initiated in practice. The workshop will be very interactive and we are looking forward to investigating which cultural similarities and differences the participants have observed already during past collaborations and which concrete collaboration ideas they are eager to further explore in the future. The workshop is open to and will benefit from participation of companies, both small and large ones, as well as public organisations and other stakeholders.

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