„Science meets Church – Das Gehirn: Musikalische Erkundungen“
Am 6. März 2026 fand in der Klosterkirche Speinshart die Veranstaltung „Science meets Church – Kirche trifft Wissenschaft: Das Gehirn – Musikalische Erkundungen“ statt. In einem interdisziplinären Format verband der Abend wissenschaftliche Einblicke in die Hirnforschung mit Orgelmusik und visuellen Projektionen. Ziel war es, komplexe Forschungsergebnisse auf sinnliche und zugängliche Weise erfahrbar zu machen und einen Dialog […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]