What happened?

Minister Markus Blume secures the operation of the Scientific Center through institutional funding

High-Tech Abbey Speinshart – that’s what the banners read during the visit of Science Minister Markus Blume. After many years of preparation, he officially launched the Speinshart Monastery as a scientific location yesterday. In this unique facility – one of a kind in Germany – researchers from around the world will come together to explore artificial intelligence and engage in dialogue on key future-oriented topics.

Watch the media coverage from the event here.

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Dr Adrian Rossner, born in 1991, is a historian and Anglicist with a special focus on structural change and industrialisation. After studying English and History at the University of Bayreuth, he completed his PhD at the Franconian Regional History Research Institute, focusing on economic and social developments in the Münchberg region during the peak of industrialisation.

Following several years as a research associate in teacher education and historical research, he took on the role of Project Coordinator for the Scientific Centre at Speinshart Monastery in 2023. Since November 2024, he has been the CEO of Speinshart Scientific Center for AI and SuperTech, where he is leading the development and strategic direction of this unique research institution in Germany.

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a.rossner@speinshart.ai