2nd InnovAIte Conference

AI Synergy: Connecting Research, Industry, and Regional Innovation

Motto: “Building AI Together”

April 29, 2026|Holiday Inn, Žilina, Slovakia

Energy Efficiency

Sustainable Transport

Insurtech Solutions

AI in Software Lifecycle

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Why AI Synergy?

  • From Research to Reality: Witness how academic breakthroughs from InnovAIte partners are translated into scalable solutions across multiple industries.
  • Global Networking: Connect with AI pioneers, researchers, and industry decision-makers from across the EU and Slovakia.
  • Multidisciplinary Innovation: Explore a diverse range of AI applications before they become the new industry standard.

What to Expect?

  • International Keynotes: Gain insights from global leaders, including DFKI (Germany) on Hybrid AI for autonomous driving and Cleopa (Germany) on the latest AI trends.
  • Advanced Research: Deep dives into AI-driven cognitive robotics and the evolution of software testing.
  • Interactive Poster Session: A dedicated space to discuss emerging research and innovative prototypes directly with their creators.
  • Industry in Action: Applications covering AI in insurance and software engineering, Modern EMOS concepts, building efficiency heating models, and industrial production efficiency.

Who should attend?

Public sector

Industry

Academia

Startups

AI professionals

Preliminary Program (subject to update)

08:30 - 09:00
Registration & welcome coffee
09:00 - 09:30
Grand Opening – Consortium highlights and vision for 2026
09:30 - 12:00
Session I: Global Perspectives – International keynote speakers and groundbreaking research
12:00 - 14:00
Lunch & Poster Exhibition – Networking and deep-dive discussions in the Foyer
14:00 - 15:30
Session II: Thematic Tracks – Expert presentations on Energy Efficiency, AI in Insurance, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
15:30 - 16:30
Networking & Coffee – Final wrap-up and partnership building

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When’s the big day?

Wednesday
Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 08:30–16:00

Where do we meet?

Hotel Holiday Inn
Športová 2, 010 01 Žilina

Who has the answers?

Branislav Tomaško
Email: info@innovaite.sk
Phone: +421 911 760 039

Meet the speakers

Keynote Speakers

Pauliina Harrivaara

Chief Executive Officer

Matthias Klusch

Principal Researcher

Kristína Malinovská

Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Informatics

Meet the speakers

Afternoon Session A

Interdisciplinary AI research and smart energy strategies for modern infrastructure

Mihai Maftei

Researcher on Ethical and Responsible AI Development

Radek Fiala

Innovation Technology Developer

Tomas Karasek

Head of the research laboratory for the development of parallel algorithms

Petra Hlavinova

Junior IT Analyst

Meet the speakers

Afternoon Session B

AI-driven automation in software development and insurance process optimization

Ivan Polášek

Head of Scientific Board

Stanislav Vasilko

Business Architect & C-Level Advisor

Peter Bednár

Senior Researcher, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science