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Background and Motivation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) already dominates areas such as computer vision and speech processing. However, innovative new hardware concepts are needed in order to efficiently implement AI applications such as autonomous driving, personalised healthcare, smart cities, the Internet of Things and Economy 4.0.
The vision of the NeuroSys Clusters4Future* is to develop neuro-inspired - so-called ‘neuromorphic’ - hardware that is needed for the development of future European AI hardware and technological independence in this ethically and economically sensitive area.
Building on the structure of the NeuroSys Future Cluster and following the example of existing RWTH Expert Hubs the new NeuroSys Expert Hub:
- acts as an interface between the Cluster’s research (community) and the regional start-up ecosystem;
- supports the transfer of novel, neuromorphic technologies from research into application;
- promotes interdisciplinary exchange, particularly between students/researchers interested in founding a company, start-ups and relevant stakeholders in the context of neuromorphic computing.
Thanks to excellent expert advice and support, promising technologies and business ideas are to be successfully realised and thus contribute to establishing the Aachen region as the world's leading location for neuromorphic hardware.
This kick-off event introduces important aspects, new concepts and useful insights for AI evolution. Following a series of short presentations by various experts, you will have the chance to connect with speakers, institute representatives and founders during a lively networking session.
*The NeuroSys Future Cluster is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Programme (preliminary)
13:00 | Registration |
13:30 | Welcome Peter Letmathe |
13:35 | NeuroSys Clusters4Future and its Impact on the Region Max Lemme |
14:05 | Structure and Function of the NeuroSys Expert Hub Roberta Caterino & Tobias Recker |
| 14:40 | Socio-Ethical Perspectives on Neuromorphic Computing Mareike Smolka & Frieder Bögner |
| 15:10 | Value Chains of the Semiconductor Industry - Implications for Neuromorphic Hardware Jasmin Quill/ Lennart Stoepel |
| 15:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 16:00 | Through an Investor's Eyes: Challenges and Opportunities Ansgar Schleicher |
16:30 | Founding Opportunity IT Business Felix Gremse |
17:00 | Panel Discussion on Role and Responsibilities of Start-ups in the Transfer of AI-based Solutions moderated by Sabine Kaiser |
17:45 | Networking & Poster Session |
Participation is free of charge. Please register here
Important note
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Please note that giving consent is absolutely voluntary. Furthermore, participants can revoke their consent in whole or in part at any time for the future in text form to RWTH Innovation GmbH (info(at)rwth-innovation.de).
Event location
Enterprise Integration Center (EICe) - Konferenzzentrum/AtriumCluster Smart Logistik, Campus Melaten
Campus-Boulevard 55
52074 Aachen
Deutschland
Coordinates (lat, long):
50.783897, 6.043677
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How to reach EICe
By car
Driving directions from motorway junction Aachen (A4/A44):
- Follow the A4 in direction to Aachen/Heerlen/Antwerp to the AC-Laurensberg exit
- Turn right onto Roermonder Strasse in direction “Aachen-Zentrum”
- After around 600 m the road forks to the right in direction “Aachen-Melaten”
- Take the second exit in the direction “Aachen-Melaten”
- At the roundabout, take the first exit. After about 600 m you will reach Campus-Boulevard 55
Parking information: Free parking is available behind the FIR building on Doris-Schachner-Straße. Follow the road to the end and turn right to park in the gravel parking lot. Further parking spaces are marked around the building. Please do not park on the raised curb opposite the building or on the university parking lot directly in front of the gravel lot to avoid fines.
By Bus
from Aachen Central Station:
Take the bus line 3A from Stop 1 heading to “Aachen, Uniklinikum” get of the bus at the stop “Campus Melaten (Physikzentrum)”; from there it is an 8 minute walk to Campus-Boulevard 55.
OR take the bus line 13B from Stop 2 in heading to “Aachen, Ponttor” get off the bus at the stop “Aachen Audimax”; at Audimax change to Stop 2 and take the bus line 73 heading in the direction “Aachen, Uniklinikum” get of the bus at the stop “Campus Melaten (Physikzentrum)”; from there it is an 8 minute walkto Campus-Boulevard 55.
Coming from other locations in the city, you can also take the bus lines 12, 22 and 23 to the stop “Wilfried-König-Strasse”, which is located directly in front of the building.
If you need alternative bus routes to EICe, please have a look here
