Last week, the relAI family gathered for our annual retreat in the beautiful and serene Bad Kohlgrub, from June 17th to 19th. During this time, relAI students, fellows, directors, and management came together to share ideas and visions for the future of our school, the role of AI in education, and the future of science in the era of agentic AI.
The program included keynote talks from relAI fellows Enkelejda Kasneci, Sandra Hirche, Niki Kilbertus, and Christoph Kern. It also featured lightning talks by relAI students, group discussions, and fellow/student one-on-one sessions. Additionally, there was plenty of time for networking and social activities.
In the one-on-one sessions, relAI fellows and students connected directly to discuss their research experiences, career paths, and future aspirations. These conversations provided a unique mentorship opportunity, often sparking new perspectives for both mentors and mentees.
This year's group discussions focused on questions about the two strategic pillars that are currently reshaping the landscape of reliable AI:
- Future of Science in Times of Agentic AI
- How do agentic workflows change the way we conduct and validate our research?
- What are the theoretical and practical requirements for genuinely dependable autonomous systems?
- AI for Next Generation Education
- What roles will AI and human teachers play moving forward? How can we lead the adoption and ethical use of AI technologies?
- How can we establish standards for reliability in pedagogical AI tools?
A highlight of this year’s retreat was the presentation of the final relAI certificates to MSc and PhD students who completed the program. This moment provided an opportunity to reconnect with relAI alumni and learn about their career paths after leaving relAI.
This inspiring retreat strengthened our community and paved the way for our efforts to shape the future of reliable AI.
A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success!
