Between November 3–7, 2025, another working meeting took place as part of the AI2SEP project – Developing Talents in Artificial Intelligence to Solve Disruptive Environmental Problems. The event was hosted by the Institute of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice.
In addition to the standard project agenda – including implementation activities, development and testing of new educational courses, and evaluation of student project progress – the workshop program focused on opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and the presentation of the Košice innovation ecosystem.
Faculty colleagues showcased their research and educational activities, highlighting potential applications of data analysis and artificial intelligence:
- Linda Petijová (Institute of Biology and Ecology) – Bioinformatics
- Martin Gmittra (Institute of Physics) – Computational Theoretical Physics
- Martin Vaľa (Institute of Physics) – Nuclear Physics
- Michal Gallay (Institute of Geography) – Geographic Information Systems
- Erik Sedlák (Institute of Chemistry) – Enzymology and Protein Science
- Ondrej Krídlo (Institute of Computer Science) – Informatics
- Jozef Kiseľák (Institute of Mathematics) – Mathematics and Statistics
Participants also gained insights and inspiration during visits to selected laboratories:
- Geospatial Technologies Laboratory – Michal Gallay
- Perception and Cognition Laboratory – Peter Lokša
- TEM Laboratory – Vladimír Girman
- Biophysical Laboratories – Daniel Jancura
The Košice innovation ecosystem and its activities were presented by representatives of key organizations:
- Jana Končeková – Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Mária Šurimová – Košice IT Valley
- Pille Vojčík – EIT Hub
- Miroslav Hennel – OWASmooth
Another topic of discussion was collaboration with industry through joint laboratories:
The workshop also included a cultural and educational segment, during which Igor Kupec introduced participants to the history and present of Košice and the surrounding region.
