Young AI research forum 2025

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.

Vít Dočkal, INDRC: Financing Science through SPVs and Pre-seed Funds – A New Approach to Commercialization and Tech Transfer

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!

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.

Time for refreshment

Talk: "How to start international collaboration in multidisciplinary research - concrete experiences" 

Anton and Roman Bushuiev, early-career twin 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."

Beyond the AI Buzz: How to Tell and Sell Your Research Story Without Feeding the Hype

Communicating AI research isn’t easy. The work is complex, and headlines are often louder than the findings themselves. Learning how to share your research responsibly can make a real difference — not only in public debate, but also in your career as a young AI researcher. In this talk, I’ll touch on some basics of science communication, reflect on how AI stories are told, and explore how engaging with different audiences can build trust while opening doors for collaboration.

Karolína Pštross is a Science Communication scholar and practitioner. She is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism (Charles University) and leads communications at the AI Center at FEE CTU (Czech Technical University in Prague). She is passionate about empowering researchers to share their stories.

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.

• Grab a drink, relax, and get ready to mingle! We’ve created thematic clusters where you can choose the topics that interest you the most. At different stations, you'll have the chance to chat with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and dive into discussions that matter to you. Feel free to move between topics, meet new people, and explore a variety of perspectives.
• Attendees will have the chance to explore some intriguing AI showcases at the RICAIP Testbed Prague. Our young researchers will be on hand to offer a glimpse into their work, allowing you to discover the possibilities and applications of AI in ways you might not expect.

Around 21:00, 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!