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Blockchain for Trusted Data Ecosystems

Summer School on Human-AI Interactions, 22-26 sep 2025

Reasons to Attend

Explore Cutting-Edge Topics

Deep dive into human–AI interaction, ethical AI, transparency, decision-making frameworks, and blockchain technologies

Hands‑on Workshops

Practical sessions on AI visualization, scientific workflows with ExtremeXP, and AI-based decision simulations

Keynotes & Panels

Engage with inspiring speakers and take part in a doctoral symposium—ideal for exchanging ideas

Real-World Case Studies

Apply your new skills on final group projects, complete with feedback and awards for outstanding work .

Meet the Experts

Meet peers, researchers, and professionals; receive micro‑certificates and build professional connections

Fully Funded Opportunity

No participation fee and snacks/coffee are included. The only expense is the optional seaside excursion (€150)

Attending the summer school in Ljubljana, Slovenia, offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in cutting-edge topics that intersect AI, blockchain, and trusted data ecosystems, all within a vibrant academic setting. It provides an excellent environment for deepening your knowledge, connecting with international peers, and exploring innovative solutions for ethical and transparent data-driven technologies in this dynamic European capital.

University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Computer and Information Science, Večna pot 113, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Speakers

Vlado Stankovski

Professor at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Marcela Tuler de Oliveira

Assistant professor at Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

George Papastefanatos

Principal Researcher at ATHENA Research and Innovation Centre, Greece

Petar Kochovski

Assistant Professor at University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Nataša Atanasova

Associate Professor at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovenia

Georgia Gkioka

Researcher at the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, Greece

Keerthiga Rajenthiram

Researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands

Milad Ashqi Abdullah

Researcher at Charles University, Czech Republic

Pouriya Miri

Researcher at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Agenda

  • Day 1: Welcome and Foundations of Human-AI (Monday, September 22)
Kick off the Summer School with inspiring speakers, a doctoral symposium, and an interactive workshop exploring the opportunities, challenges, and ethical dimensions of Human‑AI collaboration.

Registration and Welcome Coffee : 08:30 – 09:00

Keynote Speech : 09:00 – 09:30

Program chair: Vlado Stankovski​

Doctoral Symposium – Students Presentation: 09:30 – 11:00

Coordinator: Pouriya Miri​

  • Coffee Break: 11:00 - 11:30

Doctoral Symposium – Students Presentation: 11:30 - 13:00

Coordinator: Pouriya Miri

  • Lunch Break: 13:00 - 13:45
  • Photo Session: 13:45 - 14:00

Lecture: Managing knowledge in experiment-driven AI development - from documentation to trustworthiness: 14:00 - 15:30

Speaker: Georgia Gkioka

  • Coffee Break: 15:30 - 16:00

Interactive Workshop: Trustworthy AI in practice (hands-on workshop): 16:00 - 17:30

Speaker: Georgia Gkioka

  • Day 2: AI in Science and Visualization (Tuesday, September 23)
Discover how AI is transforming scientific workflows and data visualization. Engage in hands-on sessions using real-world tools to bridge the gap between data and human insight.

Lecturer: Data Analytics Workflows and AI – The ExtremeXP Experience: 9:00 - 10:30

Speaker: Keerthiga Rajenthiram

  • Coffee Break: 10:30 - 11:00

Interactive Workshop: Building custom DSLs for ML workflows: language servers and extensions: 11:00 - 13:00

Speaker: Milad Ashqi Abdullah

  • Lunch Break: 13:00 - 14:00

Lecture: ExtremeXP Options Explorer - Designing Scientific Workflows Through Probabilistic Modeling: 14:00 - 15:30

Speaker: Petar Kochovski

  • Coffee Break: 15:30 - 16:00

Interactive Workshop: Contextualised Exploration of Decision Options with ExtremeXP Framework : 16:00 - 17:30

Speakers: Pouriya Miri / Mohammad Pezeshki

  • Day 3: Excursion to the Slovenian Seaside (Wednesday, September 24)

Lecturer: The use of machine learning techniques for aquatic ecosystems modelling : 8:00 - 9:00

Speaker: Nataša Atanasova

🕑 Schedule:
09:30 – 10:30 → Drive from Ljubljana to Vipava.
10:30 – 11:30 → Explore Vipava Stroll through this charming town with crystal-clear river springs.
11:30 – 12:30 → Drive to Socerb Castle. ruins
12:30 – 13:30 → Visit Socerb Castle ruins Wander freely through the remains of this medieval castle.
13:30 – 14:00 → Drive to Koper.
14:00 – 16:00 → Lunch & visit Koper We will stop for lunch (each person covers their meal).
16:00 – 16:30 → Drive to Piran.
16:30 – 18:30 → Walk around Piran and Discover Tartini Square, the marina, and the old Venetian architecture.
18:30 – 20:00 → Return to Ljubljana.
  • Day 4: AI and Decision-Making (Thursday, September 25)
Explore how AI systems model, support, and enhance human decision-making processes. Engage in simulations and workshops to investigate real-world industrial applications.

Lecturer: Markov Models: Examples of real-world applications : 09:00 – 10:30

Speaker: Kristina Veljković

  • Coffee Break: 10:30 - 11:00

Lecture: Data Visualization as a Bridge between AI and Human Collaboration : 11:00 – 12:30

Speaker: George Papastefanatos

  • Lunch Break: 12:30 - 13:30

Lecture: Distributed access and usage control : 13:30 – 15:00

Speaker: Marcela Tuler de Oliveira

  • Coffee Break: 15:00 - 15:30

Panel Discussion: Data sovereignty and the need for data sharing for trustworthy AI development : 15:30 – 16:30

Speaker: Marcela Tuler de Oliveira

  • Day 5: Final Projects and Closing (Friday, September 26)
Celebrate the learning outcomes of the week through team project presentations. Receive feedback, earn your participation certificate, and network with peers and experts during the closing session.

Lecture: Context and Identity Interplay at the Quantum-Classical Computing Interface : 9 – 10:30

Speaker: Vlado Stankovski

  • Coffee Break: 10:30 - 11:00

Feedback Session : 11:00 – 12:00

Distribution of Microcertificates, Closing Remarks and Networking Session: 12:00 – 13:00

Join us on September 26 in downtown Ljubljana for European Researchers' Night! Enjoy hands-on experiments, live demonstrations, and engaging talks. Explore space, nature, technology, and culture. Don’t miss the chance to meet the innovators shaping our future!
More info: https://humanistika.si/evropska-noc-raziskovalcev-25/

Register

Registration Fee: 

Participation is   **FREE OF CHARGE**. Coffee breaks are covered.
Please note that lunch is self-organized. If you wish to join the optional sightseeing trip, a fee of 100 EUR applies.
 
Application Materials: 
 

Extended Abstract: Participants are required to upload a 1000-word extended abstract detailing their research work. 

Curriculum Vitae (CV): A current CV must also be submitted along with the abstract. 

Submission Process: 

Visit the designated registration portal on the summer school website to complete your registration. 

Upload your extended abstract and CV as part of the application process. 

 Deadlines: 

Applications for the Summer School are open. Please note the following cut-off dates for submitting your application:

  • June 20, 2025 — Early consideration deadline

  • July 10, 2025 — Standard application deadline

  • September 15, 2025 — Final deadline (subject to availability of places)

We recommend applying early, as participation is limited and places will be allocated on a rolling basis.

Confirmation: 

Once your submission is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with further details about the event, including the schedule, venue, and additional instructions. 

We look forward to your participation in this engaging summer school, where you will have the opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate on the latest trends and challenges in Human-AI interactions. 

Enquiries:  

Prof. Dr. Vlado Stankovski, email: vlado.stankovski@fri.uni-lj.si 

 Subject: “Human-AI Summer School” 

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