GYA 2026 International Conference of Young Scientists
What opportunities and ethical questions lie ahead for our society?
Join us on campus for the GYA 2026 International Conference of Young Scientists. The Global Young Academy brings top international researchers, experts, and policymakers to Bremen for two days of dialogue under the pioneering theme "Machine Intelligence for Society and for all Sciences. Passcode for registration: GYA2026Conf
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Hosting this high-profile world conference is a true privilege for Constructor University and Bremen. For one week — including workshops and the GYA Annual General Meeting — our green, international campus will transform into a global forum. This is the perfect opportunity to experience cutting-edge international research firsthand, with direct encounters, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities between science and the community.
Whether you conduct research yourself, study, or are simply interested in the future of AI - bring your perspective to the table.
- 9 AM – 10:30
Official Conference Opening (livestream)
Welcome from the GYA and Constructor University Opening Discussion Panel - 11 AM – 12:30
Panel I – AI Governance for a Shared Future: Science, Policy, and Global Equity (livestream) - 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Panel II – Accelerating Discovery: AI’s Transformative Role in Natural Sciences and Engineering (livestream) - 4 PM – 5:30 PM
Research Talks
- 9 AM – 10:30
The Hidden Cost of Knowledge: AI, Publishing Surveillance, and the Future of Open Research (livestream) - 11 AM – 11:30
Information Session with German Funding Organizations (DFG & DAAD) - 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
AI at the Core of Disciplinary Foundations in the Humanities and Social Sciences (livestream) - 1 PM – 1:15 PM
Closing of the Conference (livestream)
Current updates on the full program and accessibility details are available on the official GYA conference website. Home - Annual General Meeting and International Conference
The IRC Foyer will be more than a place for coffee breaks — it's a space to learn about GYA activities and CU research, especially machine intelligence applied to all sciences and society. Send your posters or videos to [Darcy] to be featured in the exhibition space.
DFG and DAAD (Research in Germany) will give a special talk on funding schemes, with a booth open both days of the conference. Take the opportunity to learn more about funding your research or hosting visiting scientists.
Questions about the conference?
Contact Prof. Dr. Francesco Maurelli - fmaurelli@constructor.university
Passcode for registration: GYA2026Conf