Programme

This event presents a curated showcase of the research excellence, scientific leadership, and societal relevance of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine of the University of Luxembourg, with Artificial Intelligence as a unifying theme. Through a focused selection of research spotlights and live demonstrations, the event highlights how AI‑enabled research is advancing key strategic areas, including digital and data innovation, health and biomedicine, and sustainable science and engineering. By connecting fundamental research with real‑world applications, the event offers insight into how AI‑driven science translates into impact for society and the economy.

14:00 Registration

14:30 Welcome Words

Simone Niclou

Vice-Rector for Research, University of Luxembourg

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Pascal Bouvry

Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of Luxembourg

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14:40 Keynote Speech

Alexandre Tkatchenko

Professor in theoretical condensed matter physics, University of Luxembourg

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15:00 Research spotlights: AI as a scientific driver

• Digital & Data Innovation
• Health & Biomedicine
• Sustainable Science & Engineering

15:30: Networking Break & Demonstrations

16:15: Keynote Speech “Choose Europe for Science”

Liviu Stirbat

Head of Unit for AI in Science and Critical Technologies, Euorpean Commission

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16:35 Round table: Collaboration matters – Challenges and opportunities with AI

Gilles Fuchs

Project Manager, Directorate General Industries, New Technologies and Research, Ministry of the Economy

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Marie-Hélène Jobin

Vice-Rector for Partnerships and International Relations, University of Luxembourg

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Andreea Monnat

Acting Secretary General, Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)

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Liviu Stirbat

Head of Unit for AI in Science and Critical Technologies, European Commission

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Sébastien Wiertz

Head of the Incubator, Paul Wurth

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Damien Lenoble

Chief Partnerships and Advancement Officer

17:35 Closing Speech

Marie-Hélène Jobin

Vice-Rector for Partnerships and International Relations, University of Luxembourg

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17:40 Networking cocktail