Young AI Research Forum strives to provide an interesting opportunity not only to ML/AI PhD students and junior researchers but also to undergraduate students with an interest in research careers from across Czech academic institutions to delve deeper into topics that are relevant to all. Whether it’s developing a strong research brand, collaborating with industry or addressing global challenges exacerbated by the use of AI technologies towards responsible AI research.
The event is part of CLARA Days and is also organised within Dny AI (AI Days), taking place across the Czech Republic to broaden AI horizons of the academic, business, civil sector and general public worlds.
The aim is to create an environment for gaining practical know-how, sharing experience and establishing new relationships, as well as to open horizons and help career and personal development.
This will be achieved through several expert presentations, thematic networking and networking. It also aims to shed light on individual research projects and help to establish research collaborations. Attendees are thus encouraged to bring their existing scientific posters and take part in brief pitches to introduce their research.
Who Should Attend?
What Can You Expect?
What Research Areas Are Welcome?
We welcome researchers from all fields, but the event is especially geared toward those working in AI-related areas such as:
… and more!
Here’s what you can expect — three engaging keynote speeches, presentations and posters (yours or from your peers), thematic networking stations where you can dive into discussions on topics that matter to you. You’ll also get a chance to shine with a pitching session and poster display. Plus, there’ll be plenty of networking and knowledge exchange opportunities. It’s all about sharing ideas, showcasing your work, and connecting with the rising AI community.
Lenka Kučerová from prg.ai will moderate the event and guide you through the afternoon, keeping things moving and making sure the event runs smoothly.
Check in, pick up your name tag, and get ready to dive into an evening of AI goodness. Arrive a bit early to settle in, meet a few new faces, and maybe enjoy a coffee before the program kicks off. Do not miss the opportunity to investigate what's new at our poster area.
Let’s kick things off! We’ll start with a warm welcome to set the vibe for the evening - exciting talks, engaging discussions, and plenty of opportunities to connect. Guiding us through it all will be Lenka Kučerová, who’ll ensure everything runs smoothly. To open the event on behalf of CLARA, Vít Dočkal will present his fresh perspective on funding scientific innovations to spark interesting conversations. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for an inspiring evening!
Vít Dočkal, INDRC: "Financing Science through SPVs and Pre-seed Funds – A New Approach to Commercialization and Tech Transfer."
Josef Šivic is an ERC Advanced grant beneficiary and a leading Czech AI researcher at CIIRC CTU, where he heads the Intelligent Machine Perception (IMPACT) group and the ELLIS Unit Prague. After studying in Oxford and working in Paris, he now focuses on teaching machines to understand the 3D world around us. In his talk “AI in Multidisciplinary Science” he’ll show how AI isn’t just about technology - it’s also helping us make discoveries in medicine, neuroscience and other exciting fields.
The pitching sessions are your time to shine! Whether you’ve got an interesting research idea, a cool project, or some fresh findings, here’s your chance to share it with the group.
You’ll have a few minutes to make your pitch - keep it snappy, engaging, and be ready for some quick feedback. It’s a fast-paced, easy way to get your ideas out there and maybe even inspire some collaborations on the spot.
We expect to welcome up to 12 talks/pitches of about 5 minutes each. So feel free to use the space to take the floor!
To sign up for the pitching session, simply fill in the relevant parts of the registration form.
Anton and Roman, early-career researchers from the groups of Dr. Josef Šivic (machine learning) and Dr. Tomáš Pluskal (biology), about their talk:
"The most impactful scientific projects often emerge from international collaborations, which are especially crucial in interdisciplinary research. From this perspective, we will share our experience with initiating and maintaining collaborative projects at the intersection of AI and biology. As a case study, we will discuss the development of MassSpecGym, a benchmarking framework for molecule discovery that we initiated and carried out jointly with 30 researchers from 14 institutions worldwide. We will also reflect on lessons learned from ongoing collaborations with globally renowned institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Seoul National University."
Meet Karolína Pštross, the Head of Communications at the AI Center at FEE CTU. Since 2019, she’s been turning AI research into stuff people actually care about, while handling media, social channels, events, and making science clear, interesting and accessible. In her talk on Science Communication, she’ll show you how you can take complex research and make it engaging, trustworthy, and meaningful to everyone: not just scientists. She’ll dive into tools and stories, and reveal why how we talk about science matters as much as the science itself.
Be the first to hear about a brand-new CLARA Young Innovator Award celebrating exceptional young talent in science and innovation! This biennial award will spotlight bold digital technologies that improve the lives of ageing populations. The first edition will be awarded in 2026 – and the journey starts here at the Young AI Research Forum, where we reveal the specific terms and conditions. Don’t miss this chance to get inspired and maybe even become the very first CLARA Young Innovator!
The announcement will be made by Vít Dočkal, Director of INDRC and Chair of the CLARA Supervisory Board.
Around 20:00, we’ll head home, and look forward to the next time we can come together to share more AI insights and ideas. See you at the next event!
