Our members are invited to the first Frontiers Day of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) which will take place on Monday 5 October 2026, from 14:00 to 20:00 at Tramsschapp in Luxembourg city.
The event aims to bring together students, researchers, industry representatives, and public leaders to foster collaboration, showcase innovation and engage stakeholders. This will be a unique opportunity to highlight success stories with current partners and find new potential partners. It will be moderated by Lisa Burke.
The theme of this first edition is “AI and Science: when research meets industry and society”. How can researchers and industry partners co‑create knowledge that is both cutting‑edge and socially meaningful? How do we ensure that AI‑driven science remains open, responsible, and aligned with human values? And how can Luxembourg position itself as a leader in this new era of intelligent innovation?
Three presentations in the field of engineering will be of particular interest to your members:
- AI capacity assessment and planning
Using AI and mathematical modelling, real-estate professionals will be able to quickly assess what can legally and physically be built on a parcel of land. - AI-assisted design of steel structures
Developing European guidelines for the application of machine learning in the design of steel members and buildings. - Data-driven methods for bridge maintenance
By using the latest sensing technologies, AI and civil engineering advanced modelling tools, learn more how to detect damage early on old bridges.
Programme
14:00 – Registration
14:30 – Welcome words
Stéphanie Obertin, Minister for Research and Higher Education
Pascal Bouvry, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of Luxembourg
Simone Niclou, Vice-rector for Research, University of Luxembourg
14:40 – Keynote speech: “AI for molecular simulations: the evolving role of universities, startups, and industry”
Alexander Tkatchenko, Professor in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, University of Luxembourg
15:00 – Faculty Research Spotlights: AI as a Scientific Driver
Digital & Data Innovation
Health & Biomedicine
Sustainable Science & Engineering
15:30 – Networking Break & Demonstrations
16:15 – Keynote speech: “Choose Europe for AI Science”
Liviu Stirbat, Head of Unit for AI in Science and Critical Technologies, European Commission
16:35 – Round table “Collaboration matters – Challenges and opportunities with AI”
Barbara Baeyens, Head of Belux at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Gilles Fuchs, Project Manager, Directorate General Industries, New Technologies and Research, Ministry of the Economy
Damien Lenoble, Chief Partnerships and Advancement Officer, University of Luxembourg
Liviu Stirbat, Head of Unit for AI in Science and Critical Technologies, European Commission
Sébastien Wiertz, Head of Incubator, Paul Wurth
17:35 – Closing words
Marie-Hélène Jobin, Vice-rector for Partnerships and International Relations, University of Luxembourg
17:40 – Networking cocktail
Practical information
Time: 14:00-20:00
Location: Tramsschapp, 49 rue Ermesinde, 1469, Limpertsberg, Luxembourg
Registration: registration is free but mandatory. Please register here before 25 September.
Pictures will be taken during the event. If you do not wish that your picture is taken, inform the organisers upon arrival.
