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Announcing Summer 2026

Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies presents

AI for Science
European Summer School

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Bringing together researchers, scientists, and innovators to explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence in scientific discovery.

16 & 17 July 2026
TBA, Athens, Greece

Empowering the Next Generation of AI Researchers

Europe possesses one of the most significant pools of talent in AI and digital transformation. The AI for Science European School aims to work as a catalyst in the regional AI ecosystem by providing a high-profile platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas.

Scientific AI

Cutting-edge methods at the intersection of AI and scientific research

Keynotes

Inspiring talks from pioneers in AI-driven scientific discovery

Interdisciplinary Exchanges

Communicate the greatest challenges of your field across disciplines

Hackathon

Collaborative coding sessions tackling real-world scientific problems

Networking

Connect with peers and experts from across Europe and beyond

Over two days, we bring together approximately 120 graduate students, early-career researchers, and international experts to explore the frontiers of machine learning in scientific discovery. Our mission is to combat brain drain by providing top-tier research direction and international networking opportunities in Athens.

120+Expected Attendees
2Days of Learning
1Unique Opportunity

Who Should Attend

The summer school is designed for highly motivated scientists and graduate-level students eager to explore AI-driven scientific discovery.

Master's Students

Graduate students exploring AI applications in their research domains

Ph.D. Candidates

Doctoral researchers advancing the frontiers of AI for science

Early-year Postdocs

Postdoctoral researchers establishing their independent careers

Interdisciplinary Researchers

Scientists across fields looking to leverage AI in their work

Industry Professionals

Engineers and researchers from industry applying AI to real-world problems

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that advancing scientific discovery requires diverse perspectives. To ensure that prohibitive travel costs do not limit participation, we provide a limited number of scholarships to support attendance for talented researchers from underrepresented groups and rural areas.

Scholarship applications will open alongside general registration

More Coming Soon

We are preparing an exciting programme of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Stay tuned for the full schedule and speaker announcements.