AI STAR SYMPOSIUM
Wednesday, 27th September 2023
08:30
09:20
Welcome breakfast and Registration
09:20
09:30
Opening of AI STAR 2023
Chair: Mariella Spada, Head of the Ground  System Engineering and Innovation Department, ESA ESOC.
09:30
10:00
Introductions 
Dr Katarzyna Cichecka, ESA ESOC 
Dr Tobias Engert, GSI
Harald Holzer, TUD
Session: General AI 
Chair: Bianca Hoersch, ESA Chief Digital Officer and Head of ESA Digital Transformation Office, ESA HQ.

10:00
10:30
Keynote



ESA Astronaut Thomas Reiter                                      

10:30
11:00
TECHTALK: AI and data foundations in mission operations:the journey so far and future developments


Dr. Evridiki Ntagiou,Ops Data Systems & AI Engineer,ESA ESOC


Dr. Gabriele De Canio,Transformation Officer,ESA ESOC

11:00-11:30 COFFEE BREAK
11:30
12:00
TECHTALK: Artificial Intelligence — Nothing as it seems
 


Prof. Dr. Kristian Kersting, Co-director of the Hessian Center for AI (hessian.AI) / Head of the DFKI Research Department Foundations of Systems AI / Head of the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Group Computer Science Department & Center for Cognitive Science TU Darmstadt,hessian.AI


12:00
12:30
TECHTALK: Explore the data universe



Stefanie Babka, Global Head of Data Culture, Merck


12:30-13:30 LUNCH BREAK
Session: AI for Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity for AI 

Chair: Marcus Wallum, Operations Data Systems Manager, ESA ESOC

13:30
14:00
TECHTALK: Security of XAI.


Prof. Dr. Christian Wressnegger, Professor of Computer Science at KIT / Head of the "Intelligent System Security" research group, KIT


14:00
14:30
TECHTALK: Challenges and Strategies in Detection of AI-generated Content


Prof. Dr. Martin Steinebach,Head of Media Security and IT Forensics, Fraunhofer SIT

14:30
15:00
TECHTALK: AI - the right balance between functionality, cybersecurity and privacy.


Monika Adamczyk, Cybersecurity Expert,European Union Agency for Cybersecurity


15:00
15:30
TECHTALK: Security and AI in the management of Earth Observation data


Dr. Alen Berta, Head of Advanced Analytics Knowledge Hub of AI and Smart Data Practice, CGI


15:30-16:00 COFFEE BREAK
16:00
17:00
Panel Discussion: Implications of AI Systems on Cybersecurity Posture

Panel Chair: Prof. Dr. Marc Fischlin,Professor of Cryptography and Complexity Theory, TUD

Prof. Dr. Christian Wressnegger, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) heading the "Intelligent System Security" research group, KIT 

Prof. Dr. Martin Steinebach, Head of Media Security and IT Forensics, Fraunhofer SIT 

Prof. Dr. Cesar Guzman Alvarez, Research and Software Engineer / AI expert for anomaly detection, Telespazio Germany

Mr. Franck Perrin, Head of Discipline Cybersecurity, Platform and Infrastructure, Thales Alenia Space

MsMonika Adamczyk, Cybersecurity Expert, ENISA


Experts will analyze the multifaceted impact of AI systems on cybersecurity. As AI technologies become more prevalent in various domains, so do the potential risks of specific cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The discussion will explore how AI can be both an enabler and a mitigator of cyber threats. Panel members will address the critical importance of AI in enhancing cybersecurity posture, while also addressing concerns about adversarial attacks and potential biases in AI-driven security systems, addressing topics such as:

  • How can AI systems be leveraged to enhance cybersecurity defenses and response capabilities against evolving threats?

  • What are the specific potential vulnerabilities and risks associated with using AI systems, and which methods exist in ensuring minimization of these risks? Do we already have lessons learned based on known exploits and breaches?

  • How can standardisation bodies contribute to ensuring secure developments, and which AI security standards and publications are already available to help AI system developers?
17:00-18:00 Poster Session
18:30-20:00 Networking Dinner Reception


Thursday, 28th September 2023
08:30
09:20
Welcome breakfast
09:20
09:30
Opening Day 2
Session: General AI

Chair: Dr. James Eggleston, Head of the Data System Infrastructure Section, ESA ESOC

09:30
10:00
Keynote: Spatial Finance, Climate Research and the iPhone Moment of AI: the power of Accelerated Computing


Dr. Jochen Papenbrock, Head of Financial Technology EMEA, NVIDIA


10:00
10:30
Techtalk: Advancing the European Space Industry with AI: Introduction to the ECSS-E-HB-40-02A Machine Learning Qualification Handbook.


Mads Hedegaard, Project Manager & Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Airbus Defence and Space

10:30
11:00
Techtalk: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation (AI4EO).


Dr. Pierre-Philippe Mathieu, Head of the Φ-lab Explore Office, ESA ESRIN

11:00-11:30 COFFEE BREAK
11:30
12:30
Panel Discussion: The Challenges and Importance of Building Robust AI Communities and Industrial Ecosystems

Panel Chair: Dr. James Eggleston, Head of the Data System Infrastructure Section, ESA ESOC

Dr. Wolfgang Stille, Chief Technical Officer, hessian.AI

Dr. Red Boumghar, Chief Executive Officer, Parametry.ai

Dr. Guilherme Ramos Pereira, ATTRACT Co-coordinator, EDIH ATTRACT

Dr.Laura Matz, Chief Science and Technology Officer for Merck / CTO Merck / CEO Athinia

This panel session focuses on the significance of creating robust AI communities and industrial ecosystems that foster innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI practices. Experts will discuss the challenges in establishing these ecosystems, such as data-sharing, standardization, funding, and interdisciplinary cooperation. The panel will also touch on the importance of ethical AI development, inclusivity, and diversity within these communities to ensure AI benefits all sectors of society.

  • What are the key challenges in building collaborative AI communities and how can they be overcome to accelerate AI advancements?

  • How can data-sharing and standardization be facilitated among different stakeholders to promote common, effective and ethical AI practices?

  • In what ways can the AI industrial ecosystems be designed to be inclusive and diverse, ensuring a broader perspective and representation in AI development and deployment?
12:30-13:30 LUNCH BREAK
Session: Diagnostics and Preventative Maintenance and Assistants

Chair: Dr. Mohammad Al-Turany, Head of the Scientific Services and Research groups/ Deputy head of the IT department, GSI Helmholzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung

13:30
14:00
TECHTALK


Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Graeff, Group Leader of Medical Physics at GSIProfessor in Radiotherapy Technology at TUD, GSI


14:00
14:30
TECHTALK: Connecting Large Language Models with your Data- Common pitfalls & challenges  


Dr. Nils Reimers, Director of Machine Learning, Cohere

14:30
15:00
TECHTALK: Watsonx – AI for Business


Dr. Jan Forster, Solution Architect, IBM

15:00
15:30
TECHTALK: “Using“Generative AI” techniques for diagnostics and preventative maintenance
   
Dr. Andrew Kane, WW Tech Leader AI Language Services, Amazon Web Services

15:30
16:00
TECHTALK: An overview on AI research in ESA’s Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality


Dr. Dario Izzo, Advanced Concept Team System Engineer and Coordinator, ESA ESTEC 

16:00-16:30 COFFEE BREAK
16:30
17:30
Panel Discussion: Generative AI, Prognostics and Intelligent Assistants - Gamechanger Technologies for Autonomous Systems?

Panel Chair: Tomas Navarro, Future Projects Engineer, ESA ECSAT

Dr. Ing. Chiara Brighenti, Technical Director - Controls and Diagnostics, SATE

Mr. Krystian Bergmann, AI Consultant Lead, Netguru

Ms. Nieves Salor Moral, Ground segment Engineer and AI technical lead, RHEA

Dr. Andrew Kane, WW Tech Leader AI Language Services, Amazon Web Services.

This panel session delves into the transformative potential of Generative AI, Prognostics, and Intelligent Assistants in the context of autonomous systems. Experts will explore how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing different industries. The panel will examine the current state of such AI technologies spin-in for the design, operation and maintenance of autonomous systems, addressing topics such as

  • How can Generative AI contribute to the training and validation of autonomous systems, ensuring safety and reliability?

  • What are the challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of Prognostics in autonomous systems to predict and prevent failures?

  • In what ways can Intelligent Assistants improve the decision-making capabilities of autonomous systems, and how can their ethical and reliable implementation be ensured?
17:30 Closing of AI STAR 2023



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