Launching the Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network

The Kick-off Workshop officially launches the Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network (MP-AIX) and its first cohort. Over two days, the event brings together the network’s doctoral researchers, postdocs and principal investigators — alongside many more researchers from across the Max Planck Society — to open the programme and foster scientific exchange across participating institutes.

Building on the spirit of the Max Planck “AI and Research” event (December 2024), the format blends scientific presentations and interactive discussions around AI + X.

Key facts

• Date: Monday–Tuesday, 22–23 February 2027
• Venue: Harnack House – Conference Venue of the MPG, Ihnestraße 16–20, 14195 Berlin
• Format: On-site in the Hahn Lecture Hall and hybrid participation via video
• Participants: MP-AIX PhDs/postdocs and PIs, plus interested researchers from across the MPG

Programme (preliminary)

1. Day 1

   Science & Vision

   • Welcome and official launch of MP-AIX
   • Keynotes and scientific talks from the AI + X fields across the sections (BMS, CPTS, GSHS)
   • A session featuring contributions from early-career researchers
   • Perspectives from outside the Max Planck Society

2. Day 2

   Exchange & Networking

   • Interactive roundtables, e.g. on interdisciplinary collaboration (AI + X), the MPG’s AI research landscape, and the use of AI tools
   • Connecting the first MP-AIX cohort with advisors and partner institutes

The detailed programme and invited speakers will be announced in due course.