Causal Machine Learning as a Foundation for the Next Generation of Scientific Discovery

Causal machine learning is increasingly emerging as a key pillar for the next generation of scientific research. While traditional machine-learning methods excel at recognizing patterns and correlations, they often struggle to answer questions about why phenomena occur or how targeted interventions may change outcomes. By integrating causal reasoning with advances in representation learning and foundation models, new opportunities arise […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

First Bavarian Czech Summer School was a complete success

For four days, Speinshart Monastery became the meeting place for young talents, renowned experts, and inspiring insights into the world of Artificial Intelligence. The AI Summer School 2025 offered a diverse program of keynotes, company visits, hands-on workshops, and a thrilling hackathon – leaving a lasting impression on everyone involved. The first day was all […]

Scientific panel “AI and Us”

Last week, the newly established Speinshart Scientific Center for AI and SuperTech hosted its first public event: “AI and Us”, a scientific panel designed to foster dialogue between researchers and the broader public — and it was a resounding success. Behind the scenes, however, substantial progress had already been made. The organization, originally burdened with a lengthy […]

Welcoming our new CEO

The day has come: We are thrilled to introduce the new CEO of our Science Center, a name well-known in Speinshart: Dr. Adrian Roßner. After receiving his doctorate as a historian, he has already played a key role in the journey towards the High-Tech Abbey as project coordinator for building the Science Center. Since November […]