Events

We seek to exchange knowledge and ideas. The Institute for AI Safety and Security regularly attends conferences, trade fairs and workshops to develop its scientific expertise further and initiate new collaborations.

2025

20-23 November 2025

Stuttgart Game Fair “A passion for technology”

The DLR Institute for AI Safety and Security is presenting its Quantum Arcade at the games fair, where visitors can play games against a quantum AI. This arcade features a quantum AI, which is controlled by a quantum computer that operates according to the principles of quantum physics.

07/08 October 2025

Quantum Effects 2025

At this year's Quantum Effects conference, the DLR Institutes for AI Safety and Security and Vehicle Concepts will present their joint work on the application of quantum computing and quantum machine learning in the field of crash test simulation. We will show the initial results of a short study and provide an overview of the planned continuation of this work. In addition, we will provide insights into our other projects in the field of quantum computing.

07 October 2025

DLR Quantum & Space Day

The Institute for AI Safety and Security will be represented at the Quantum Festival during the DLR Quantum & Space Day at the Ulm City Hall. The focus of our presentation is our quantum demonstrator. Visitors will have the opportunity to play Pong against a quantum agent in an arcade setup. In addition, we offer insights into quantum art and invite visitors to try it themselves. With our “Quantum Abacus,” participants can program quantum circuits and visualize qubit dynamics on nine movable spheres.

03 October 2025

Playtime – Open doors with the mouse: AI, quanta and robots

On Doors Open Day, we will be showcasing exhibits and hands-on experiments from the fields of AI and quantum research. With the theme of 'Playing with AI and quantum', children will be able to gain a simple understanding of these future topics. Our DLR scientists will be available to answer questions about their work.

09 August 2025

“Storm the castle" (Stürmt die Burg): discussion as part of quant.ulm.2025

The Ulm-based author Helmuth Boeger reads from his novel ELIAS: What happens when an artificial intelligence can not only learn and think, but also feel? This is followed by a discussion about AI and quantum physics – supported by the Institute for AI Safety and Security at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and the Ulm Quantum Year 2025.

23 May 2025

Long evening of science (Langer Abend der Wissenschaft)

We will be represented with our Quantum Arcade Demonstrator at the 'Langer Abend der Wissenschaft' (Long Evening of Science) on 23 May 2025 from 4-8 pm at the University of Ulm. This time, the focus of the evening will be on quantum science - in keeping with this year's International Year of Quantum Technology and Science.

21 May 2025

Pint Of Science Köln

From 19 to 21 May 2025, Cologne will once again become a hotspot for science! At the international Pint of Science festival, researchers will bring their latest findings directly to you - in bars, pubs and cafés across the city. In over 500 cities worldwide, scientists will report on their research in a relaxed atmosphere and offer exciting insights into the future.

20 May 2025

Pint Of Science Ulm

On 20 May 2025, the Pint of Science will take place in Ulm for the first time! Three lectures will address the question of the "hunger for energy in nature and technology". The keynote speeches offer the opportunity to explore new ideas and perspectives and invite further debate. The DLR Institute for AI Safety and Security is taking part with the lecture "Hungry AI - can it be efficient?".

08 April 2025

Nanuuu Night: Celebrating quantum technology

The DLR Institute for AI Safety and Security will present its findings on quantum AI at the nanuuu night on 8 April 2025. Together with local companies, we will talk about innovations and share valuable experiences. Students are also cordially invited to get to know DLR and our research topics. From our research, we will primarily present impulses from the integration of quantum elements into existing AI architectures. Our 3D Optimisation Landscape and the Quantum Arcade Demonstrator will make this tangible. Visitors will be able to compete against two different opponents in a classic arcade setup - a conventional AI and a quantum version. This unique installation interactively illustrates the practical differences between classical and quantum-based AI models.

03 April 2025

Girls´ Day 2025

To celebrate Girls' Day 2025, the Institute of AI Safety and Security is joining forces with the Institute of Technical Thermodynamics and the Institute of Quantum Technologies to offer young research talents aged 14 and over an exciting insight into the world of science. Schoolgirls will have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at DLR and take their first steps towards a career in science.

31 March 2025 - 04 April 2025

Hannover Fair 2025

At this year's Hannover Messe, the DLR Institute for AI Safety and Security is presenting solutions for the next generation of mobility. Different means of transport will be connected to form a fluid system: from autonomous shuttles in rural areas to urban transport, seamless transitions and the optimisation of services will be possible in a tactile way. This is based on the Base-X project, the result of a joint initiative involving more than 80 project cooperants, including leading companies, public sector organisations and research institutions.

14 March 2025

Opening ceremony Quantum Year Ulm

The city of Ulm is celebrating the International Year of Quantum Technology and Science "quant.ulm.2025" together with DLR and other stakeholders. The celebrations will begin with the opening ceremony on 14 March 2025. The Institute for AI Saferty and Security will be on site with the Quantum Arcade Demonstrator. Come along and compete against two different opponents - a classic AI and a quantum AI.

Archiv 2024

18-22 November 2024

KI Biennale

At the AI Summit of the AI Biennale 2024, high-ranking representatives from politics, business and research discussed the future of artificial intelligence. The Institute for AI Safety and Security played a key role in shaping the debate - particularly on the question of the trustworthiness of AI systems.

21 November 2024

career day Ulm

The Arbeitskreis Industriekontakte (AKIK) and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology at the University of Ulm are planning to organise the Career Day, a company contact fair for students of electrical engineering, computer science, physics and related disciplines, for the 25th time in a row on 21 November 2024. Together with 3 other DLR institutes, the Institute for AI Safety and Security will also be presenting itself here.

13-14 November 2024

Company Day (Unternehmenstag) 2024

The Institute for AI Safety and Security will present itself at the Enterprise Day 2024 at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences together with 2 other DLR institutes. In addition to the exhibition stands in the Hochschulstraße of the Sankt Augustin campus, there will be an extensive free supporting programme for visitors. At the DLR stand, students can talk to our scientists and find out exactly what research at our institute involves and what opportunities there are to become part of our team. In addition to direct career entry, DLR also offers internships, practical semesters, final theses and doctorates.

17-18 October 2024

Meeting of the Gaia-X 4 Future Mobility project family

On 17 and 18 October 2024, the next meeting of the Gaia-X 4 Future Mobility project family will take place in Cologne-Porz, hosted by the DLR Institute of AI Safety and Security as coordinator of the 6 projects involved. We will start on 17.10.24 with a get-together with time for discussions, personal contacts and professional exchange across project and company boundaries. On the following day, we will look back on the results of the 6 projects of the last 3 years and present their current status as well as their continuation concepts and the future planning of Base-X.

08-09 October 2024

Fair Quantum Effects 2024

Together with the DLR Institutes of Engineering Thermodynamics and Quantum Technology, we will be presenting our research results at the Quantum Effects trade fair in Stuttgart. At the Quantum BW joint stand, we will jointly present the latest developments in the field of quantum research, including advanced simulation technologies.

11 July 2024

The new EU Product Liability Directive - update or upgrade for European technology law?

Conference at LMU Munich on 11 July 2024: Product liability for innovative systems, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, raises challenging dogmatic and practical questions both at a general level and in relation to specific sectors. The comparative law conference organised in cooperation with the Robotics & AI Law Society (RAILS) and the Institute for AI Safety and Security (DLR) is dedicated to the topic in the context of national and European approaches. In particular, the effects of the new EU Product Liability Directive, which is about to be adopted and will replace the previous Directive 85/374/EEC, will be discussed. Voices from science and practice will be brought together.

11 July 2024

IT job fair for students

Heidelberg University educates around 30,000 students in more than 180 degree programmes at 13 faculties. The job fair offers around 30 regional and national companies the opportunity to make personal contact with students. The focus of the fair is on personal dialogue between personnel officers, subject specialists and students, doctoral candidates and alumni of Heidelberg University. Exhibiting employers can present their corporate culture and career opportunities and specifically look for committed young talent. The Institute for AI Safety and Security will also present itself here and engage in dialogue with students.

22-26 April 2024

Hannover Fair2024

From 22 April, the Gaia-X 4 Future Mobility project family will be showcasing innovative, connected mobility applications for the digital transformation of the transport system at Hannover Messe 2024. Gaia-X 4 Future Mobility is coordinated by the DLR Institute of AI Safety and Security. The 6 projects present individual focal points and joint work results. The central result of the cross-project collaboration will take centre stage at the trade fair: Base-X, an open digital foundation for system innovations that optimises the shared use of data and services. Base-X is scalable, international and economical - and paves the way for networked, intelligent and sustainable mobility and logistics.

16 April 2024

bonding Company Contact Fair Stuttgart

The Institute for AI Safety and Security will be represented together with 6 other DLR institutes at the 32nd bonding company contact fair at the University of Stuttgart. Our colleagues on site will present how an aircraft designed by non-safe AI could look like and present the 3D printout of an optimisation landscape of a quantum machine learning classification task.

15-18 April 2024

Transport Research Arena (TRA)

The Transport Research Arena (TRA) - is the largest European research and technology conference on transport and mobility. Under the theme "Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility", TRA2024 will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the latest innovations and the future of mobility and transport. By showcasing innovative solutions, the TRA supports the development and implementation of more efficient, safer, carbon-free, inclusive and sustainable transport in all its forms.

Archiv 2023

07 December 2023

Meeting of the Gaia-X 4 Future Mobility project family

The Institute for AI Safety and Security is coordinating the Gaia-X 4 Future Mobility project family. At the project family meeting in December 2023, employees from all 80 companies involved in the 6 projects will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and report on the status of the respective project in presentations and workshops.

16 November 2023

Career Day Ulm University

On Thursday, 16 November 2023, the Industry Contacts Working Group and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology at Ulm University are organising the 24th consecutive Career Day, a company contact fair for students of electrical engineering, computer science, physics and related disciplines.

13-16 November 2023

KnowledgeInterchange Workshops on Machine Learning (WAW)

The KnowledgeInterchangeWorkshops (WAW) are a series of interdisciplinary workshops across DLR’s organisational units with the aim of long-term knowledge exchange on interdisciplinary topics and the expansion and creation of professional networks. The WAW includes keynote speakers, tutorials, lectures and a poster session, as well as group discussions and a social event. It will be held in English to allow as many DLR-employees as possible to participate in a meaningful way.

12 Oktober 2023

Innovation management lecture evening - DLR and Institute for AI Safety and Security

Innovation management at DLR and the presentation of the new Institute for AI Safety: The members of the Innovation Management working group usually meet for two to three events per year in the Ulm area to learn from the best and promote the exchange of experiences among participants.

10-11 October 2023

Quantum Effects Fair, Stuttgart

At the 'Quantum Effects' trade fair, together with the DLR Institute of Quantum Technologies and the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics, we will be showing how we are helping to shape the quantum computing ecosystem from Ulm and why it is worth becoming part of the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative as an industrial company, start-up or expert.

05-10 September 2023

IAA Mobility 2023

This year, the IAA Mobility 2023 will be held at the new Munich venue for the second time. Under the motto "Experience Connected Mobility", the intelligent networking of vehicles and infrastructure will be brought to life.

Contact

Karoline Bischof

Consultant Public Relations
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute for AI Safety and Security
Business Development and Strategy
Rathausallee 12, 53757 Sankt Augustin
Germany