The program starts at 10:00 a.m. with a welcome address. At 10:20 a.m., Prof. Dr. Niklas Kühl from the University of Bayreuth will deliver the scientific keynote, highlighting current research topics and future trends in AI. This is followed at 10:50 a.m. by an industry keynote from Dr. Lisa Precht (IBM), offering practical insights from the corporate perspective.
From 11:20 a.m. onwards, regional impulse talks will showcase real-world use cases and applications of AI. The lunch break at 11:50 a.m. provides an opportunity for initial networking and informal exchange.
In the afternoon, interaction takes center stage: a panel discussion at 12:45 p.m. brings together voices from academia and industry. At 1:45 p.m., participants present their work during short poster pitches, followed by workshops and networking sessions from 2:00 p.m. onwards, enabling deeper discussions and collaboration.
The venue, RW I at the University of Bayreuth, is easily accessible and offers nearby parking. Participation is free of charge.
Registration is available via email at ai-day-2026@uni-bayreuth.de or through the online form at https://forms.gle/ycRjs9mh1qeBB3pq7 . Further details can be found at ubt-ai-day.de.
With AI Day 2026, the University of Bayreuth provides a focused and interactive platform to connect research and practice and to explore the future of artificial intelligence together.
We would like to extend our special thanks to our sponsors: fim Finanz- & Informationsmanagement GmbH, NeuroForge GmbH & Co. KG, TMT GmbH & Co. KG and Frenzelit GmbH. Their commitment has been instrumental in making the UBT AI possible.
We would also like to thank BF/M e. V. and the IHK for their support during the preparatory phase.
