This three-day workshop, taking place from the 24th to the 26th of June 2026, will bring together researchers working machine learning and related fields to exchange knowledge and explore advances in Artificial Intelligence for Medicine.
The event is will primarily be open to 4EU+ PhD students in medicine, biology, and computer science who wish to deepen their understanding of AI techniques and their applications in healthcare.
This event is jointly organised by the Sorbonne Cluster for artificial intelligence (SCAI) and Mannheim Institute for Intelligent Systems in Medicine (MIISM) and is financially supported by the international organisation “Franco-German University”.
The aim of the three-day workshop offers young researchers a comprehensive, immersive learning experience. It kicks off on the first afternoon, following participants' midday arrival. The second day is intensive, alternating between expert lectures and hands-on sessions. The third day is dedicated to morning presentations before participants depart.
The multicultural environment encourages the comparison of scientific approaches and a deeper understanding of French and German research contexts. This dynamic is supported by the close collaboration between Sorbonne University and Heidelberg University in the fields of AI and health. The intercultural exchange, covering both scientific content and research practices, provides participants with significant added value for their training.
The program will feature a diverse range of formats, including plenary lectures to introduce the latest advancements in the field, concise presentations and poster sessions showcasing ongoing research, and practical workshops focusing on recent developments. Additionally, roundtable discussions will offer a platform for in-depth dialogue and idea exchange.
The audience will comprise a diverse group of PhD students from the fields of medicine, biology, and computer science. The event has 40 seats available, with 10 reserved for participants from 4EU+ alliance partners and the remaining 30 allocated to students from Heidelberg University and Sorbonne University.
The presentations will be published in a conference volume. Additionally, we'll disseminate project results through articles on the Sorbonne University and SCAI websites, notably via the 4EU+ Alliance, which has significant outreach potential, especially in Europe.
The various social media channels of Sorbonne University and SCAI (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram), as well as internal communication channels, particularly newsletters, will also be utilized.
APPLICATION
deadline: February 28th, 2026
Doctoral candidates from 4EU+ Alliance who have a keen interest in artificial intelligence applied to the medical domain are invited to apply for this event. Interested applicants should complete the form by February 28th, 2026.
It's important to note that a minimum level of proficiency in programming skills and English language is required to effectively participate in the workshops activities.
Selected candidates will be asked to give a short presentation of their research activities.
Program
| Day 1 - June 24th, 2026 |
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12:30 - Reception and Lunch 13:30 - Welcome Presentation: Jurgen Hesser 14:00 - Participant presentations and postersbreaking 15:30 - Coffee break 16:00 - Presentation: Erwan Scornet 16:30 - Hands-On-Session 1 18:00 - Dinner 19:00 - Social activity: TBA |
| Day 2 - June 25th, 2026 |
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9:00 - Presentation: Verena Schneider-Lindner 9:30 - Round Table Discussion 10:30 - Coffee break 11:00 - Hands-On-Session 2 12:30 - Lunch break 13:30 - Presentation: Clement Rambour 14:00 - Participant presentations and posters 15:30 - Coffee break 16:00 - Presentation: Cleo Weis 16:30 - Hands-On-Session 3 18:00 - Dinner 19:00 - Social activity: TBA |
| Day 3 - June 26th, 2026 |
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9:00 - Presentation: Isabelle Bloch 9:30 - Hands-On-Session 4 10:30 - Coffee break 11:00 - Hands-On-Session 4 12:30 - Farewell & Lunch |