AIConnects 2025 partners with PyCon DE & PyData 2025 – bringing together the brightest minds in AI

AIConnects research – AIConnects startups – AIConnects industry

Artificial intelligence is one of the key future technologies of the 21st century. In order to secure Europe’s digital sovereignty and remain competitive in the global AI competition, research and application must be promoted in a targeted manner. AIConnects brings together leading experts, founders and companies to strengthen this exchange. Our ecosystem brings together world-class AI research, developers, startups and users. AIConnects offers you the opportunity to engage directly with these players, create synergies and gain new impetus for a forward-looking AI strategy.

Participants of the partner-event PyCon DE & PyData 2025 welcome

This year’s AIConnects will take place on the opening evening of the renowned PyCon DE & PyData 2025 – the largest Python conference in Europe. As an official partner of PyCon DE & PyData, AI Startup Rising | http://hessian.AI is also opening the event to the conference’s international tech community. AIConnects thus offers a unique opportunity to get to know the next generation of promising AI startups and to talk to leading AI researchers and entrepreneurs.

PyCon DE & PyData 2025 is supported by leading open source community organizations, the Python Software Association, NumFOCUS and Pioneers Hub.

hessian.AI is supporting the conference with its collaborative spirit and sharing culture in several ways:

Co-hosting the development sprints with PyCon DE & PyData
Keynote on Reasonable AI by hessian.AI Co-Director Prof. Dr. Kristian Kersting
Training demo with hessian.AI GPU Cluster 42
the hessian.AI Innovation Lab is presenting Feminist AI LAN Party – hosted by Katherine Jarmul and Ines Montani
and of course – bringing together AI researchers, AI startups and AI enthusiasts at the networking event AIConnects

Highlights of AIConnects 2025

AI Startup Competition Finals: The finalists present their innovative ideas – the best three teams will be honored by a top-class jury.
Startup Expo: Experience the most exciting projects of the Accelerator RISING teams.
Networking: Exchange ideas with developers, researchers, investors and AI enthusiasts.
Drinks, snacks & music: Enjoy the evening in a relaxed atmosphere.

Special guest: Kenza Ait Si Abbou

As a leading AI expert and passionate advocate for ethics and diversity in the tech industry, she inspires to develop technologies that benefit everyone. Her insights challenge the status quo and open up new perspectives for responsible innovation.

Event details

📅 April 23, 2025

📍 Centralstation Darmstadt

🕒 04:30 – 10:00 pm

Program

16:30 – Admission & registration

17:00 – Greeting & startup pitches by the finalists of the AI Startup Competition 2025

18:00 – Keynote & panel discussion with leading AI experts and the Accelerator RISING teams

18:30 – Award ceremony for the winners of the AI Startup Competition 2025

19:00 – Networking, drinks & food in a relaxed atmosphere

Registration

Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. The event will be held in English.

👉 AIConnects – AI Startup Competition Finals 2025 Tickets, Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite

We look forward to shaping the future of AI with you!