R2Net AI-Research & Mental Well-Being

Join us for the second edition of the CLAIRE Rising Research Network workshop on AI Research and Mental Well-Being on the 14 July 2024 from 09:45 until 17:30 at ESSAI2024 in Athens. This event aims to support and inspire AI researchers across Europe, focusing on the unique challenges faced during Ph.D. studies. Engage in interactive sessions on mental well-being and academic success, benefit from expert panels, and connect with industry leaders through insightful presentations.

Whether you’re seeking to expand your network, find mentorship, or gain practical strategies for navigating your Ph.D. journey, this workshop is designed to empower young researchers in AI. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a community that promotes both professional growth and personal well-being.

Registration to ESSAI and the the the R2Network are not mandatory.

Venue and Location

The workshop is scheduled just before ESSAI2024, hosted in the vibrant city of Athens.

 The workshop will take place at the same place as the summer school in the main auditorium.

See ESSAI website for more details.

Schedule

Time Title Description
9:45
10:00
Opening
10:00
11:00
Panel discussion – Ph.D life Discussion about common challenges and struggles during your Ph.D.
11:00
11:15
Coffee break
11:15
12:45
Workshop AI-Research & Mental Well-Being: Personal Development and Practical Solutions
Hannah-lea Dykast
12:45
14:45
Lunch break Food offered, with vegetarian options
14:45
15:30
Invited talk Advancing Generative and Trustworthy AI: Key Projects at Fraunhofer IAIS.
Nicolo’ Brandizzi
15:30
16:15
Invited talk helvia.ai: Anatomy of GenAI Chatbots and Cost-effective LLM Use.
Lefteris Loukas and Stratos Papadoudis
16:15
16:30
Coffee break
16:30
17:15
Invited talk ESA Φ-lab: Current Projects and Future Perspectives – Earth Observation, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing.
Nikolaos Dionelis
17:15 Closing words and diner Buffet

Speakers

Mental health workshop

Hannah-lea Dykast

Coach at kraftpol

Confirmed panelists

Marie Anastacio

Researcher at RWTH Aachen University

David Vagni

Researcher at the CNR, Scientific director of CuoreMenteLab

Julia Wąsala

PhD student at Leiden University

Invited talks

Nicolo' Brandizzi

Postdoc at Fraunhofer IAIS

Lefteris Loukas

Machine Learning Team Lead at helvia.ai

Stratos Papadoudis

Senior AI R&D Engineer at helvia.ai

Nikolaos Dionelis

Research Fellow at ESA ɸ-Lab