relAI at Women in Data Science Munich Conference 2025

Industry Partner

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Munich Conference gathered a vibrant community of researchers, professionals, and students for a day filled with engaging talks, insightful panels, and meaningful networking opportunities. Hosted by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), the event celebrated the power of data science to drive social change and empower women in technology.

In line with relAI's commitment to promoting gender equality and diversity, its members supported the event in various ways. The conference was moderated by relAI PhD student Lisa Schmierer, and the keynote address was delivered by relAI Fellow Enkelejda Kasneci, who spoke about using AI to support socially disadvantaged children. Additionally, relAI PhD student Lisa Wimmer presented a talk on "The Need for Uncertainty in Machine Learning." Frauke Kreuter,  relAI Fellow and Ombudsperson as well as member of the Steering Committee, participated as a panelist in the discussion titled “When Evidence Meets Opposition: Navigating the New Normal.” Finally, relAI Coordinator Andrea Schafferhans shared insights on how to earn a PhD in an academic environment during the networking session.

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Women in Data Science I Munic

On October 23, 2025, relAI, the Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI), the Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML), and the AI Hub@LMU organized the Munich Career Fair AI & Data Science 2025 at TranslaTUM.

The event brought together eleven industry partners and over 150 students across various educational stages, from bachelor’s to doctoral levels. Each partner presented an overview about their activities in AI and data science, highlighting associated career opportunities. Additionally, students had ample time and space for networking and personal interactions at the industry stands in the foyer of TranslaTUM.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, especially the industry partners, for showcasing potential career paths in AI and Data Science and contributing to the success of the fair. We look forward to seeing all of you at the next edition.

relAI is excited to announce that GE HealthCare has become an official industry partner.

As one of the leading global providers of MRI, ultrasound, and other medical imaging technologies, GE HealthCare is dedicated to creating a world where medicine and healthcare have no limits. Their mission aligns closely with relAI’s focus on safety and security, aiming to provide high-quality, reliable devices to improve patient care. GE HealthCare is furthermore connected to relAI through PhD students Natascha Niessen and Ha Young Kim, who are both PhD scientists at GE HealthCare.

GE HealthCare is eager to connect with young talents at relAI and support them in their career development and educational journeys. To facilitate this connection, GE HealthCare will host an event, offering relAI students the opportunity to learn more about the work being done at the R&D site in Munich. This event will also allow students to explore potential collaborations and meet professionals who are shaping the future of medical technology.

 

Last week, our industry partner QuantCo generously hosted over 30 relAI students at its offices in Munich. The visit provided a valuable platform for our students and QuantCo colleagues to connect, fostering a friendly environment for discussions on potential future collaborations.

We extend our sincere gratitude to QuantCo for their warm welcome and for facilitating such a beneficial exchange!

We are excited to announce that Airbus, a key player in the global aerospace sector, and QuantCo, a leading data science and AI firm, have become industry partners of relAI.

The research areas of Airbus Central Research and Technology, the central research entity of the Airbus Group, align well with the relAI research areas algorithmic decision-making, and robotics & interacting systems. Furthermore, trustworthy AI, along with relAI’s central themes of safety and security, is essential for establishing a reliable foundation for the use of AI in Airbus's future products and services

In addition to their involvement in events and activities and supporting relAI students, Airbus brings fresh perspectives and potential application areas for AI. The aerospace sector demands a high level of safety and reliability, and this collaboration will contribute to stimulating the development of new research directions.

QuantCo, founded in 2016 by four Harvard and Stanford PhDs. has rapidly grown into a team of 200 data scientists, software engineers, and deep learners. With offices across the US, UK, Switzerland, and Germany (including one in Munich), QuantCo collaborates with market-leading companies in insurance, e-commerce, and automotive. The data science and AI company develops algorithms for, among others, pricing and claims management, and works on topics within the relAI research area medicine & healthcare.  QuantCo will support our students by offering valuable internship opportunities.

 

Last week, our relAI students presented their research to the relAI industry partners in a series of industry workshops. Four events took place, each centered around one of  the four relAI’s research areas: Mathematical & Algorithmic foundations, Algorithmic Decision-Making, Medicine & Healthcare and Robotics & Interacting Systems. 

We are thrilled that this event was so well received both by the students and the industry partners! Following short lightning talks, intriguing discussions around reliability of AI took place in smaller breakout groups.  

The industry workshops are part of relAI´s cross-sectional training and aim to facilitate the exchange of insights and expertise between academia and industry. The engagement from both our students and industry fellows emphasized the significance of bridging academic excellence with real-world applications, particularly when addressing the evolving challenges in AI reliability. 

We are thrilled to announce our new industry partnership with SAP!

The new collaboration will strengthen the school's expertise in Business AI, and will contribute to translate our AI research into the development of reliable AI systems. You can read below the views of SAP members on this exciting alliance between relAI and SAP.

We are thrilled to extend our collaborative efforts on research-driven product innovation with the Technical University of Munich and the Munich ecosystem through our new partnership with the Konrad-Zuse-School of Excellence in Reliable AI. This expansion not only consolidates our portfolio of AI-related applied research projects, but also fosters a more profound knowledge exchange and talent engagement on topics around the development of reliable AI systems and Business AI.

- Dr. Katharina Wollenberg and Dr. Rüdiger Eichin, Industry-University Collaboration, SAP

At SAP, we are committed to help our customers leverage AI to create tremendous business value. We specialize in Business AI: AI that is relevant since it’s embedded in enterprise business applications and processes from day one; that is reliable since we train, ground, and adapt AI on companies’ business data and context; and that is responsible by design, following SAP’s rigorous AI ethics, privacy, and security practices. We are delighted to join the Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Reliable AI and look forward to collaborating with academica to drive the development and delivery of relevant, reliable, responsible Business AI.

- Dr. Johannes Hoffart, CTO AI, SAP

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Image: SAP Labs Munich Campus at Campus Garching

We are proud that our network is constantly growing and welcome the industry partners Infineon and Volkswagen into the relAI family!

One of relAI’s main objectives is to transfer the research results in reliable AI technology to industry. The partnership of relAI with industry not only ensures this transferability, but also contributes to the education of future experts in reliable AI, dedicated to guaranteeing the safety, security, and privacy-preservation in AI-based applications in domains such as autonomous driving (Volkswagen) and AI-based semiconductor solutions (Infineon).

This partnership  is mutually beneficial to both, our students and our industry partners: The students have the opportunity to work with renowned companies to gain practical knowledge during projects, workshops and internships.Our partners get to work with talented young scientists from all over the world, with cutting-edge expertise in reliability.