Newsletter | August 2024
With this newsletter, we’re delighted to share the latest developments within the European Networks of Excellence Centres in AI, Data and Robotics (NoEs) that VISION has been honoured to support and help advance collaboratively. At the same time, August marks a significant transition. As the ICT-48 projects draw to a close, this newsletter is also the last one. It’s time to pass the torch to the “new NoEs“. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this journey, and we wish all the best to the new initiatives that will carry forward the legacy of innovation and excellence.
This issue focuses on overviews of the success stories and achievements of both ICT-48 and new NoEs.
Finally, a contribution from our communications teams: let these new NoEs promotional videos be both a reminder of our collective efforts and a practical tool to better understand the context and goals of our rich community.
Promotional Videos of All European Networks of Excellence Centres (NoEs)
We are pleased to present the joint work of the VISION Communication & Dissemination team in collaboration with all European AI Networks of Excellence Centres (NoEs) in AI, Data and Robotics: a series of promotional videos that have been produced under the facilitation of the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics of the Czech Technical University in Prague (CIIRC CTU).
Video 1: ICT-48 NoEs & AIDA Doctoral Academy
Video 2: New NoEs: dAIEDGE, ELIAS, ELSA, ENFIELD, euROBIN
Selected Achievements and Results of NoEs & ICT-48
The European Networks of Excellence Centres have achieved numerous significant milestones, driving progress in research, industry, and education. Collaborative efforts have led to the development of advanced AI tools, the creation of strategic research agendas, and the establishment of educational initiatives like AIDA doctoral academy and summer schools. These achievements highlight the growing impact of AI across various sectors, demonstrating Europe’s leadership in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges.
Want to learn more about what else ICT-48 NoEs are involved in? Check out their website!
Reports and Best Practices
Financial Support to Third Parties
The VISION project presents its report in which the Best Practices for Financial Support to Third Parties / FSTP, an instrument used within EU-funded Research & Innovation projects, have been meticulously collected. This report provides essential guidance on optimizing the administration, financial management, and overall execution of FSTP initiatives, drawing on the experiences and lessons learned from ICT-48 NoEs. The report aims to enhance the effectiveness of future projects funded under this scheme.
European AI Trend Radar: Summary
The VISION European AI Trend Radar is a compilation that synthesises the insights and discussion from the Theme Development Workshops / TDW of TAILOR, HumanE AI Net, VISION and CLAIRE AISBL. These workshops were forums where key players from various AI-related industry sectors and academic fields articulated strategic research directions in AI in Europe. The core of the AI Trend Radar report is based on the discussion held during these workshops, providing it with a distinctive, ground-up perspective on trends within the Europe’s AI landscape.
Booklets for AI4Media Technological and Research Highlights
We are pleased to announce the release of a series of booklets featuring key technological and research highlights from the AI4Media project. These comprehensive booklets aim to advance the next generation of core AI research for the media industry and society, enhancing Europe’s capabilities in media AI.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
SheCodes MeetUp 2024 Aftermovie
Check out the official Aftermovie from our recent event! We had the chance to interview some amazing participants and learn about their experiences, including what SheCodes MeetUp means to them and their views on being women in STEM.
CLAIRE X NoEs AQuA: AI for Citizens
The CLAIRE AQuA Series recently featured a joint session with the NoEs and ICT-48 CSA VISION project, focusing on the topic of AI for Citizens. The attendees had the opportunity to put their questions directly to a panel of leading European AI experts.
4th Community Workshop 2024 &
AIDA Symposium: New Webex recordings available
We’ve expanded the playlists for the 4th AI Community Workshop (26-27 June, Thessaloniki) with additional recordings. Whether you missed it or want to revisit key moments, you can explore the full range of talks held over both days.
Release of the new AI-on-Demand Platform & Portal
Have you already seen the new AIoD portal? It is designed to give you access to a wide range of advanced AI tools, resources, and services tailored for the European market. Explore the possibilities and accelerate your AI journey by visiting https://aiod.eu today!
EVENTS
26 August, online
Participate in dAIEDGE´s next online webinar on AI, innovation, cybersecurity, green blockchain and many more.
26 August 2024, Pasadena, US
Workshop InterAI: Interactive AI for human-centered Robotic, organized in conjunction with IEEE Ro-MAN 2024 and supported by ELSA.
26 – 30 August 2024, Paris
Save the date for the ELLIS Doctoral Symposium, a week filled with science, networking opportunities and croissants.
September/October, Vienna, Lyngby, Heilbronn, Stockholm, Munich, and Zurich.
Entrepreneurial students and researchers have applied to develop VC-fundable AI startups. They will join a 12-week accelerator and a 2-week Market Entry Camp, ending with a demo day in March 2025. The first AI Launchpad batch will be announced on September 6, 2024!
27 – 29 August 2024, Thessaloniki
Three-day short course that delivers an in-depth exploration of programming tools and techniques for addressing a variety of computer vision and deep learning challenges.
1 September 2024, Athens
A full-day tutorial on privacy and collaborative learning methods applied to document analysis and recognition supported by ELSA.
1 September 2024, Karlsruhe
In this workshop, the potential of GenAI for Human-Computer Interaction will be explored and discussed with the research community through position papers, research statements, and opinions, thereby creating comprehensive practical insights synthesizing collective experience and strategies with real-world examples.
9 – 13 September 2024, Saarbücken
The 4th Inria-DFKI European Summer School on AI (IDESSAI 2024) pursues the series of yearly Summer Schools organized by the two renowned German and French AI institutes, DFKI and Inria, in coordination with RICAIP. This year’s summer school has been sponsored by Université franco-allemande.
19 – 22 September 2024, Rovinj
This event will help the business community tackle questions about AI implementation and potential, offering a platform to share practical experiences and use cases from various industries.
30 September 2024, Melbourne
Workshop colocated with MobileHCI and supported by Humane-AI-Net. Deadline for submissions: July 25, 2024
2 October 2024, Zurich
After the incredible success of last year’s edition, the AI + Environment Summit is back! Mark your calendars for October 2nd and join us at the Innovation Park in Dubendorf, where we’ll come together to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability.
2 – 4 October 2024, Budapest
The EBDVF brings together industry professionals, business developers, researchers and policy-makers from all over Europe and other regions of the world to advance policy actions and industrial and research activities in the areas of Data and AI.
14 – 18 October 2024, Abu Dhabi
The conference aims to spotlight emerging researchers and practitioners, showcasing their contributions to sustainable development through plenary talks, workshops, and technical sessions, highlighting the role of robotics in achieving sustainability goals.
18 October 2024, Salt Lake City
Worshop co-located with co-located with the 31st ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security and coorganised by ELSA.
21-23 October 2024, Sardinia
The conference will focus on edge Al foundations, applications, algorithms, software, communication networks, and systems.
4 – 5 November 2024, Eindhoven
Join ADRF to explore strategic approaches, innovative solutions, and collaborative opportunities for advancing Europe’s leadership in these transformative technologies.
16 – 17 November, Warsaw
Teams of 3 to 5 Computer Science students will join the IDEAHACK, an in-person hackathon on November 16-17, 2024, at IDEAS’s headquarters in Warsaw. More details coming soon.
22 – 24 and 25 – 28 November 2024, Nancy
euROBIN co-locates the euROBIN Week 2024 in Nancy to associate it with HUMANOIDS 2024!
9 – 15 December 2024, Vencouver
The Thirty-eighth Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems is now a multi-track interdisciplinary annual meeting.
CLOSING A CHAPTER, OPENING A NEW ONE
As we bring this final newsletter to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you. The journey with the ICT-48 NoEs (AI4Media, ELISE, HumanE-AI-Net, TAILOR, and VISION) has been remarkable, filled with innovation, collaboration, and impactful results. Now, as we hand over the reins to the next generation of projects, we are confident that the future of AI in Europe is in good hands — dAIEDGE, ELIAS, ELSA, ENFIELD, and euROBIN.
To all who have been part of this journey — thank you for your dedication and contributions. We wish the “new NoEs” every success as they continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Here’s to the future!
