Meet our new room concepts: Thinking ahead and adapting to your plans and needs
Starting now, our new room concepts are available to you in the Dientzenhofer Hall, the Tafelzimmer, and the Conference Room, designed entirely for maximum flexibility. The rolling, foldable tables are securely connected for meetings and presentations, providing the comfort and reliability you are used to. When needed, they can be unlocked, folded down, and rolled aside in […]
AI in a Fragmented World: International Workshop Brings Global Perspectives on AI Governance to Speinshart
From February 4–6, 2026, the Speinshart Scientific Center for AI and SuperTech (SSC) hosted the international scoping workshop “AI in a Fragmented World: Navigating Trade-offs Across Disciplines and Cultures.” The event brought together leading scholars from philosophy, law, computer science, information systems, and related disciplines across Europe, Australia, Asia, North America, and beyond. At the heart of […]
Minister-President Markus Söder Reaffirms Strong Support for the SSC and the Hightech Agenda
As part of his tour across Bavaria, Dr. Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria, attended the traditional Candlemas Reception at Speinshart Monastery in the Upper Palatinate, together with Member of the Bavarian Parliament Tobias Reiß and Mayor Albert Nickl. In his address, the Minister-President emphasized the unique character of Speinshart, where “Abbey” and “AI” go hand in hand. He highlighted the historic […]
Digital Church Guide
Kloster Speinshart offers a digital church guide that allows visitors to explore the monastery church and selected monastic spaces independently and at their own pace. The guide combines an audio tour with an illustrated digital companion, providing insight into the history, architecture and spiritual significance of the site. Both the audio guide and the digital […]
Auf dem Weg zur Hightechabbey – Tradition und Moderne
Gestern durften wir an einem hochkarätig besetzten Plenum teilnehmen, das sich mit dem Konzept des Wissenschaftszentrums und insbesondere auch den Planungen zum Neubau beschäftigt hat. Zu Gast waren Dr. Silke Launert Staatssekretärin des Bundesministeriums für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt, Robert Brannekämper, stellvertretender Vorsitzender des Ausschusses für Wissenschaft und Kunst und Vorsitzender des Landesdenkmalrats, Josef Zellmeier, […]
Aufsichtsrat des SSC nimmt Arbeit auf
Das Speinshart Scientific Center for AI and SuperTech ist ein interdisziplinäres Wissenschaftszentrum, das von den beiden Verbünden Hochschule Bayern und Universität Bayern getragen und durch Mittel des Staatsministeriums für Wissenschaft und Kunst finanziert wird. Es verfolgt das Ziel, Forschung zu Künstlicher Intelligenz und Schlüsseltechnologien mit Fragen der digitalen Transformation, Ethik, Governance und gesellschaftlichen Wirkung zu verbinden und diese Themen in […]
AI Meets Mathematics: A Workshop Shaping the Future of Research and Teaching
How is artificial intelligence transforming mathematical research? What role can it play in university teaching? And how can we ensure that AI methods meet the high standards of mathematical precision? These questions were the focus of a workshop hosted by the Mathematical Institute of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, held in November 2025 at the International AI […]
A Week of Ideas, Dialogue, and Discovery with international guests
From November 11–16, 2025, researchers, students, and industry partners gathered at Kloster Speinshart for a week-long workshop focused on the exchange of ideas at the intersection of mathematics, control theory, machine learning, and industrial innovation. Set within the calm atmosphere of the historic monastery, the event blended academic depth with opportunities for informal dialogue, creating […]
Our CEO was part of the Bavarian Citizen Delegation at the Day of German Unity in Saarland
As in previous years, the host state of the Day of German Unity invited not only political representatives but also citizens from all federal states to celebrate this important national occasion together. Each state chancery selected eight participants – including the delegation from Bavaria, which took part in the official celebrations held in Saarland. It was an […]
Machine Learning in Geophysical Modeling
From September 24–26, 2025, the Speinshart Scientific Centre for AI and SuperTech (SSC) hosted a workshop dedicated to the intersection of Machine Learning (ML) and Geosciences. Organized by Tijana Janjic, Marcel Oliver, and Nadja Ray, the event brought together researchers from across Europe to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and perspectives in this exciting field. A Wide Range of Topics Participants explored […]