The Science for AI workshop was held on 24 September 2025 as part of the ADRF2025 forum in Stavanger, Norway. Opened by Cecile Huet (European Commission) and moderated by Miguel Angel Rubio, the workshop brought together leading experts to discuss the future of European AI research infrastructures and the forthcoming RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe), a virtual institute aiming to align Europe’s compute, data, talent, and funding resources.

Panelists included Mario Fritz (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security), Yiannis Kompatsiaris (Centre for Research & Technology Hellas), Jan Hajicč (Charles University), Sébastien Bratières (Translated), Sokratis Katsikas (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), Nicu Sebe (Università di Trento), and Dr. Alain Pagani, from DFKI Augmented Vision department. Representing DFKI and the European Network of Excellence dAIEDGE, Dr. Pagani emphasized the potential of distributed AI at the edge to deliver more sustainable AI solutions and reinforce Europe’s strategic position in the global AI landscape. The workshop highlighted how Science for AI can evolve into a cornerstone of Europe’s future research and innovation ecosystem

Contact:  Alain Pagani