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Global Technology Forum

AI Shapes Tomorrow

Where Research and Industry Build Society Together
June 1-2, 2026 · Heilbronn, Germany

This event is exclusively open to invited participants and selected partners of the TUM Campus Heilbronn Joint Global AI Research Hub.

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Review of the Global Technology Forum 2025 at TUM Campus Heilbronn

From November 12 to 14, experts from industry, politics, and society, including experts from the Joint Global AI Research Hub and researchers from TUM Campus Heilbronn, discussed the latest developments in artificial intelligence for research, education, and industry. The forum has once again demonstrated how cooperation and networking pave the way for transformative ideas that shape the future of AI and automation!

Uniting Academy Leaders in AI and New Computing Technologies 

The forum aims to bring together distinguished academics from our partners of the TUM Campus Heilbronn Joint Global AI Research Hub, researchers from TUM Campus Heilbronn, and leading experts and practitioners from industry, politics, society. The TUM Campus Heilbronn Global Technology Forum will foster in-depth discussions, and promises to be an enriching environment.

TUM Campus Heilbronn
Stanford University
Oxford Internet Institute
ETH Zürich
HEC Paris
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
National University of Singapore
Patrick Hynes, Joba Adisa, Dominik Rothenhäusler, TUM GTF 2025
Workshop Session TUM GTF 2025
Company Visit SCHUNK SE & Co. KG, TUM GTF 2025
Prof. Fraser, Prof. Wagner, Prof. Weiss, Prof. Serrano, TUM GTF 2025
Group Photo TUM GTF 2025
Panel Discussion TUM GTF 2025
Meet our Partners Evening, TUM GTF 2025
Dr. Rothenhäusler, Dr. Yeung, TUM GTF 2025
Prof. Fikile Brushett, Dieter Schwarz Courageous Research Grantee, TUM GTF 2025
Prof. Fikile Brushett & Prof. Ali Sunyaev, TUM GTF 2025

What can you expect?

Over the course of two days, participants will engage in thought-provoking presentations, dynamic workshop sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities. The packed agenda features on the first day a visit of the TECH (Technology Experience Convention Heilbronn) Event by Handelsblatt where you can exchange with high-level from politics, academia, and industry. On the second day, you can take a walking tour of the campus and the city before the intense Workshop Sessions start. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts from top universities worldwide.

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Experience inspiring presentations from leading minds sharing the latest trends, groundbreaking ideas, and future perspectives.

Deep Discussions

Deep Discussions

Engage in direct exchange with experts to gain in-depth insights, new perspectives, and exciting, professional inspiration.

Workshop Sessions

Workshop Sessions

Deepen your knowledge in interactive sessions and develop practical solutions to relevant future topics.

TECH Visit

TECH VISIT

High-level exchange with top speakers from politics, academia, and industry on key topics such as AI, Sovereignty, Start-up & Innovation and Security.

Networking Dinners

Networking Dinners

Build meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere, exchange experiences, and grow your professional network.

Meet our Partners Event

Meet our Partners Event

Get to know our valued partners of the regional ecosystem, discover new opportunities for cooperation, and be inspired.

Why attend?

  • Network with global thought leaders in AI, software engineering, and digital innovation.
  • Gain insights into emerging technologies and their applications in education, business, and industry.
  • Collaborate to address the challenges of digital transformation from a wide variety of perspectives.
  • Explore the ethical and economic implications of AI in the workforce and education.
  • Connect with economic leaders from politics, academia, and industry.

SCIENTIFIC HOTSPOT OF THE FUTURE

Shaping Innovations Together

Dr. Carl-Benedikt Frey
"The TUM Global Technology Forum is a convergence of leading global institutions researching AI and technology with industries at the cutting edge of its adoption.”
Dr. Carl-Benedikt Frey
Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor in AI & Work at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
☆☆☆☆☆
"The TUM Global Technology Forum is a convergence of leading global institutions researching AI and technology with industries at the cutting edge of its adoption.”
Dr. Carl-Benedikt Frey
Dr. Carl-Benedikt Frey
Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor in AI & Work at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
Prof. Dr. Jingui Xie
"The TUM Global Technology Forum inspires cross-disciplinary ideas and real collaboration for future impact.”
Prof. Dr. Jingui Xie
Chair of Business Analytics, Center for Digital Transformation at TUM Campus Heilbronn, Technical University of Munich
☆☆☆☆☆
"The TUM Global Technology Forum inspires cross-disciplinary ideas and real collaboration for future impact.”
Prof. Dr. Jingui Xie
Prof. Dr. Jingui Xie
Chair of Business Analytics, Center for Digital Transformation at TUM Campus Heilbronn, Technical University of Munich
Prof. Dr. Stefan Wagner
"A meeting of global minds from top universities to work on big challenges.”
Prof. Dr. Stefan Wagner
Chair of Software Engineering at TUM Campus Heilbronn, Technical University of Munich
☆☆☆☆☆
"A meeting of global minds from top universities to work on big challenges.”
Prof. Dr. Stefan Wagner
Prof. Dr. Stefan Wagner
Chair of Software Engineering at TUM Campus Heilbronn, Technical University of Munich
Prof. Dr. April YI Wang
"The opportunity to connect with the research and industry community.”
Prof. Dr. April YI Wang
Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, ETH Zürich
☆☆☆☆☆
"The opportunity to connect with the research and industry community.”
Prof. Dr. April YI Wang
Prof. Dr. April YI Wang
Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, ETH Zürich
Dr. Christina Langer
"Interdisciplinary presentations and industry connections that bridge research and real-world impact.”
Dr. Christina Langer
Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University
☆☆☆☆☆
"Interdisciplinary presentations and industry connections that bridge research and real-world impact.”
Dr. Christina Langer
Dr. Christina Langer
Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Helmut Krcmar
"It is a driving force in shaping the future use of AI and quantum technologies across research and application.”
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Helmut Krcmar
Founding Dean at TUM Campus Heilbronn, Technical University of Munich
☆☆☆☆☆
"It is a driving force in shaping the future use of AI and quantum technologies across research and application.”
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Helmut Krcmar
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Helmut Krcmar
Founding Dean at TUM Campus Heilbronn, Technical University of Munich
Dr. Victoria Nash
"I most appreciated the GTF ‘s lively debate occupying the space between AI, science and social science.”
Dr. Victoria Nash
Director (2021-2025), Associate Professor and Senior Policy Fellow at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
☆☆☆☆☆
"I most appreciated the GTF‘s lively debate occupying the space between AI, science and social science.”
Dr. Victoria Nash
Dr. Victoria Nash
Director (2021-2025), Associate Professor and Senior Policy Fellow at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
Dr. Bernie Hogan
"It was an academic highlight of the year for me.”
Dr. Bernie Hogan
Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
☆☆☆☆☆
"It was an academic highlight of the year for me.”
Dr. Bernie Hogan
Dr. Bernie Hogan
Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
Dr. Bernett Lee
"What I appreciated most from TUM GTF was the breath of content that was covered as well as the in-person interactions that followed.”
Dr. Bernett Lee
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Nanyang Technological University
☆☆☆☆☆
"What I appreciated most from TUM GTF was the breath of content that was covered as well as the in-person interactions that followed.”
Dr. Bernett Lee
Dr. Bernett Lee
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Nanyang Technological University
Dr. Jing Yan Haw
“A vibrant forum linking cutting-edge research to real-world impact.”
Dr. Jing Yan Haw
Senior Research Fellow at Center for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore
☆☆☆☆☆
“A vibrant forum linking cutting-edge research to real-world impact.”
Dr. Jing Yan Haw
Dr. Jing Yan Haw
Senior Research Fellow at Center for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore
Dr. Dominik Rothenhäusler
"I enjoyed exchanges with SAP & Ziehl-Abegg exploring how AI transforms real-world practice.“
Dr. Dominik Rothenhäusler
Assistant Professor at Department of Statistics, Stanford University
☆☆☆☆☆
"I enjoyed exchanges with SAP & Ziehl-Abegg exploring how AI transforms real-world practice.“
Dr. Dominik Rothenhäusler
Dr. Dominik Rothenhäusler
Assistant Professor at Department of Statistics, Stanford University
Prof. Yair Weiss
"It ‘s very different from a standard workshop or scientific meeting.”
Prof. Yair Weiss
School of Computer Science and Engineering, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
☆☆☆☆☆
"It‘s very different from a standard workshop or scientific meeting.”
Prof. Yair Weiss
Prof. Yair Weiss
School of Computer Science and Engineering, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Carlos J. Serrano, Ph.D.
"A one-of-a-kind forum: rigorous, cross-disciplinary, and genuinely useful. An annual must-attend.”
Carlos J. Serrano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Economics, HEC Paris
☆☆☆☆☆
"A one-of-a-kind forum: rigorous, cross-disciplinary, and genuinely useful. An annual must-attend.”
Carlos J. Serrano, Ph.D.
Carlos J. Serrano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Economics, HEC Paris
Prof. Dr. Ali Sunyaev
"Global minds. Great ideas. Real impact. Welcome to TUM Global Technology Forum."
Prof. Dr. Ali Sunyaev
Vice President at TUM Campus Heilbronn & Chair of Information Infrastructures, Technical University of Munich
☆☆☆☆☆
"Global minds. Great ideas. Real impact. Welcome to TUM Global Technology Forum."
Prof. Dr. Ali Sunyaev
Prof. Dr. Ali Sunyaev
Vice President at TUM Campus Heilbronn & Chair of Information Infrastructures, Technical University of Munich

You Have Further Questions? Contact Us!

Bettina Berscheid
Bettina Berscheid

Project & Event Manager Marketing
Die TUM Campus Heilbronn gGmbH

+49 172 5657634
gtf@tumheilbronn-ggmbh.de

Abigail Corekin
Abigail Corekin

Junior Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Die TUM Campus Heilbronn gGmbH

+49 173 2169961
gtf@tumheilbronn-ggmbh.de