What happened?

AI and traditional Values

It was a pleasure for us to support this special congress. Participants gathered within the historic walls of Speinshart Monastery to discuss tradition and modernity, values in a digital world, and societal challenges. Following an impressive devotion led by Administrator Hermann Josef Kugler in the baroque Church of Maria Immaculata, Michael Braunreuther, former site manager of Siemens Healthineers in Kemnath, offered insights into his role in building what has now become an essential branch of Siemens’ business. Lena Kästner from the University of Bayreuth concluded with an inspiring talk on “AI: Convenient, Brilliant, Frightening?”, in which she vividly contrasted the possibilities of AI with the risks it entails.

The afternoon then drew to a close with a relaxed get-together in the monastery lounge.

We would like to thank all participants, the organizers, and the IBKS team!

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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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