Programme
2 November 2025
Social reception and lecture
18.30 – 21.00
Social reception and lecture, University of Copenhagen, Ceremonial Hall
Location
UCPH Ceremonial Hall
Fully booked – Exclusive registration required

This evening invites visitors who arrive early to pick up their badge and share some reflections on academia through half a millennium in the beautiful ceremonial hall of the University of Copenhagen.
Speakers
3 November 2025
Shaping the Future of Science with AI: Europe's Strategic Moment
The first day will focus on the transformative power of AI in science, presenting visions and reflections on Europe’s distinctive approach - and how it seeks to gain a competitive edge.
9.00
Welcome and framing
Location
Auditorium
Welcome to the AI in Science Summit 2025 by the University of Copenhagen, the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission
Speakers
9.15
Sneak peek at the scientific topics of the thematic workshops
Location
Auditorium
By the curators of the thematic workshops and the exhibition
Themes
9.45
Thematic Parallel Workshops
Location
Auditorium
Themes
12.45
Networking Lunch & Exhibition
Location
Balcony
Lunch will be served in the exhibition area, where research groups, start-ups and established companies will demonstrate their latest research and AI solutions.
14.00
 High level political opening
Location
Auditorium
Official Opening by the University of Copenhagen, the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission.
Speakers
14.20
Keynote Address by Yoshua Bengio
Location
Auditorium
Keynote address by Yoshua Bengio, Professor of Computer Science at Université de Montreal: Applying AI in Research
Speakers
15.05
Political announcement: RAISE Launch
Location
Auditorium
Speakers
15.35
Networking coffee break & exhibition
Location
Balcony
16.00
High level panel: Shaping the Future of Science with AI: Europe's Strategic Moment 
Location
Auditorium
In this panel, we'll explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on scientific discovery – and how Europe can drive this transformation with a distinctive and responsible approach.

Host: Fabian Theis
Speakers
17.15
Networking reception
Location
Balcony
17.30 – 18.00
Navigating the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: Opportunities for researchers and institutions
Location
Room 18
This informal info session will provide AIS25 attendees with a brief overview of the opportunities available through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and a chance to ask questions about applying for MSCA-funded projects. The session will address both individual researchers aiming to advance their careers, and institutions seeking to attract, develop and retain top research talent through MSCA calls.
Speakers
17.30 – 18.00
Film screening: The Better Option (2022)
Location
Auditorium 15
What if artificial intelligence could enhance you — would it truly make you a better person?

Under the influence of a mysterious AI specialist, Mina agrees to have a virtual assistant implanted in her, fulfilling her dream of becoming a photographer but drifting away from the man she loves.

Through an interplay of human presence and artificial voices, The Best Option explores the promises and perils of technological enhancement in a visually and emotionally distinctive way. Produced for the European Parliament to spark debate on AI, it has since been presented at festivals, universities, and public institutions across Europe — including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain — as well as at the World AI Cannes Festival and European AI Week 2023.

Introduction by the director, Serge Goriely.

Hosted by the University of Copenhagen
Speakers
Video
The Best Option (2022) – Trailer
19.00
VIP Dinner
Location
Bella Sky
By invitation only
4 November 2025
AI-Enabled Science – A Competitive Advantage for Europe
The second day will focus on the commercial potential of AI-powered science. Drawing on the perspectives of business leaders and investors, it will offer practical guidance to researchers on taking ideas from the lab to market, to start-ups on scaling their businesses, and to policymakers on developing national and EU strategies for AI in science.
9.00
Thematic Parallel Workshops & ERA closed meeting
Themes
11.00
Coffee Break + exhibition
Location
Balcony/Exhibition area
11.00 – 11.30
EU funding – tips for the application process
Location
Room 18
Learn how to prepare successful applications for EU funding in Artificial Intelligence and Science under Horizon Europe and related programmes. The session will cover key steps, evaluation insights, and practical tips to strengthen future proposals.
Speakers
11.30
Researchers' pitch
Location
Auditorium
Using the workshops outcome as provocation, not conclusion
Speakers
12.00
High level investment panel: AI-enabled science, a competitive advantage for Europe
Location
Auditorium
This panel focuses on the commercial potential of AI-powered science. Drawing on the perspectives of business leaders and investors, it will offer practical guidance to researchers on taking ideas from the lab to market, to start-ups on scaling their businesses, and to policymakers on developing national and EU strategies for AI in science.

Moderator: Jonathan Wareham
Speakers
12.45
Closing remarks
Location
Auditorium
Official closing by the University of Copenhagen, the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission
Speakers
13.00
Networking Lunch
Location
Balcony
15.00
Thank you for today
Location
Balcony
Top speakers
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Yoshua Bengio
University of Montréal & LawZero
Yoshua Bengio is Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at Université de Montreal, Co-President and Scientific Director of LawZero.
Max Welling
CTO and Co-founder of CuspAI and Professor at University of Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Max Welling is a research chair in Machine Learning at the University of Amsterdam and a Merkin distinguished visiting professor at Caltech.
Henna Virkkunen
Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, European Commission
Henna Virkkunen serves as the Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy at the European Commission, a role she assumed in December 2024.
Ekaterina Zaharieva
Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation at the European Commission
Ekaterina Zaharieva is Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation at the European Commision.
Christina Egelund
Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science
The minister will highlight the priority of AI in the strategy the Council of the European Union and Denmark.
David Dreyer Lassen
Rector, University of Copenhagen
At AIS25, Rector will highlight UCPH’s vision for AI in Science as part of the university’s overall vision for research and innovation in Europe.
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