We cordially invite you to an interdisciplinary conference on Artificial Intelligence that takes place on 17th and 18th October 2025 in Pilsen (Czech Republic).
Are you a doctoral, master’s, or engineering student interested in artificial intelligence? Come and discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities related to artificial intelligence across scientific disciplines.
Conference topics include:
- Philosophical and psychological concepts of intelligence, mind, and consciousness in the context of AI.
- Practical applications and technical aspects of machine learning and neural networks.
- The impact of AI on society and the economy.
- Ethical and legal issues related to AI.
- Reflections on artificial intelligence.
- The use of AI in research and teaching.
- Other related topics.
Note: Presentations are 20 minutes long, followed by 10 minutes of discussion.
UPDATE: Full program featuring invited, regular, and visiting talks will be announced in October 2025.
Preliminary conference schedule
17th September:
Registration: 8:15-8:45 a.m.
Conference opening: 9:00-9:15 a.m.
Session 1 – invited talks: 9:15-10:45 a.m.
Coffee break: 9:45-11:05 a.m.
Session 2A / 2B: 11:05-12:05 a.m. / p.m.
Lunch: 12:05-2:00 p.m.
Session 3A / 3B: 2.00-3:00 p.m.
Coffee break: 3:00-3:20 p.m.
Session 4A / 4B: 3:20-4:20 p.m.
Coffee break: 4:20-4:40 p.m.
Session 5: 4:40-5:10 p.m.
Break: 5:10-5:30 p.m.
Session 6 – invited talks: 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Closing: 6:00-6:20 p.m.
Informal cultural program / dinner: 6:40-10:00 p.m.
18th September:
Opening: 9:30-9:45 a.m.
Session 1: 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Coffee break: 10:45-11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 11:00-13:00 a.m.
Coffee break: 12:00-12:15 a.m.
Session 3 – visiting talk 2: 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Conference closing: 12:45-1:00 p.m.
Lunch: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Informal program – visit to the historical center of Pilsen, other activities (optional): from 2:30 p.m.
Invited talks:
(1) RNDr. Petra Vidnerová, Ph.D. (Institute of Computer Science – Czech Academy of Sciences)
(2) PhDr. Marek Urban, Ph.D. (Institute of Psychology – Czech Academy of Sciences)
(3) Ing. Michal Veselý (Freelance AI consultant, ex Seznam.cz)
(4) doc., PhDr. Vladimír Havlík, CSc. (Dept. of Philosophy, University of West Bohemia / Institute of Philosophy – Czech Academy of Sciences)
Visiting talks:
(1) Arvin Obnasca (BeEthical / UNISS)
– Analyste en Éthique de l’AI et Normalisation Interationale (BeEthical, France)
– Dottorato di ricerca in Etica dell’Intelligenza Artificiale (UNISS, Italy)
Note:
– In addition to presenters, the conference is also open to academics, students, and the general public. If you are interested in participating as an attendee (i.e., without a presentation), you can reserve your seat for free via email ai.konference@proton.me. Participation is possible without prior reservation as well; however, due to the limited size of the conference facilities, priority will be given to attendees with reservations if necessary. Therefore, we cordially recommend securing your seat in advance.
The conference is organized by the Department of Philosophy at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen in collaboration with the Institute of Philosophy, Czech Academy of Sciences.
For information about how to join as an attendee or for a visiting talk, contact us at: ai.konference@proton.me.
