Spring School of AI
Spring School of AI 2027
April 13—18, 2027
Patejdlova bouda
Krkonoše
Leaflet (color) Leaflet (white)
April 13—18, 2027
Patejdlova bouda
Krkonoše
Leaflet (color) Leaflet (white)

ABOUT

The Spring School of Artificial Intelligence is a unique annual event organised by the Department of Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematical Logic at Charles University. Set in the beautiful and relaxed atmosphere of the Krkonoše Mountains, the event combines academic exploration with the exploration of the natural beauties around.

Our aims

Our mission is to connect young researchers from various areas of Artificial Intelligence and encourage their collaboration. We aim to inspire master’s students by showcasing opportunities for thesis work and motivating them to consider future doctoral studies.

At the same time, we try to help participants improve their presentation skills in a supportive and constructive environment.

Finally, we want to create a space for building new relationships and strengthening ties within the wider scientific community.

Program

The program is designed to bring together students from various areas of AI.

The main part are workshops, where each student presents their research or selected research paper. Thanks to those presentations, students can furthermore discuss their work, exchange ideas and gain new insights.

Furthermore, the guest speakers (both from academia and industry) are invited to present new trends in various fields of Artificial Intelligence.

But it’s not all about sitting inside. Another part of the program takes place outdoors. All participants can enjoy hiking trips through the stunning Krkonoše landscape, relax in the sauna, and take part in other outdoor activities.

Who can attend

This event is open to students at all levels, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. The event is not limited to the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics: we warmly welcome participants from all academic institutions in Prague and beyond.

Whether you're deep into your AI research or just beginning your journey, come join us for a week of learning, sharing, and relaxing in the mountains!

Note that it is important to us to maintain the quality of this event. Since our budget and the capacity of the venue are limited, students will be selected based on their theoretical background and readiness to understand recent research papers.


HOW TO APPLY

Are you excited to be part of the Spring School of AI? We'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please send us an email to springai (at) ktiml.mff.cuni.cz and include:

Looking for a paper to present? Take a look at our recommendations! If you have several papers in mind or are unsure which one to choose, include your suggestions in your application. We will be happy to help you select a suitable topic and plan your presentation.

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us. And remember—your passion and curiosity are what matter most!

Important Dates

If you need an earlier decision, please mention this in your application. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

International participants are very welcome! Please note, however, that we cannot provide invitation letters or other visa-support documents.

DETAILS

When & Where

The Spring School 2027 will be held from April 13 (Tuesday) to April 18 (Sunday) in Patejdlova bouda (Krkonoše, Czechia).

Transportation

We provide full bus service transportation from and back to Prague to all participants!
Detailed information will be provided shortly before the event. Usually, we leave in the early afternoon and come back around lunchtime.

Registration fee

The registration fee is 500 Kč and is non-refundable. To confirm their place, accepted participants will be asked to pay the fee in advance. Payment details will be included in the acceptance email.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, accommodation, meals, and transportation from Prague are provided at no additional cost.
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Presentations

Good sources of research papers:
  1. Proceedings of International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI)
  2. Synthesis Lectures on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  3. Proceedings of AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence
  4. Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems
  5. Publications by Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI)
Hint: Some of the papers are behind a paywall. To access them, use Log in via an institution, select Charles University and log in via CAS.

Alternatively, ask your supervisor or a teacher of your favorite course to provide you a research paper for your presentation.
If you want to give a talk on a paper not discussed with any member of our department, please consult the paper with the organizers.
It will be possible to use a projector and a whiteboard/flipchart. For presentations (slides), you can connect your own notebook or send us your presentation by an email or bring it on USB device. If you have any special requirements, please let us know.

There will be about three talks per day. Every talk has reserved time slot for 60 minutes. If you want even more time than those 60 minutes, let us know and you may get two time slots.
If you have any demands on date you want to give the talk, please write us. It will help us to pre-schedule the talks.
The talk should be in English. If you have significant problems with English language, you should consult them with the organizers.

What to bring

Besides a good mood and enthusiasm, it is strongly recommended to bring the following stuff:
  • your own home shoes (slippers), toothbrush with toothpaste, pyjamas and a towel
  • your hiking boots and suitable hiking clothes according to the weather (we may walk on snow, so check the weather forecast)
  • smaller backpack, water bottle, box for snacks or trekking poles for hikes
  • guitar or any other musical instruments and favourite social games for evenings are strongly welcomed!
  • feel free to even bring your bike or skis (depending on the weather), but let us know in advance, so that a request for a trailer to a mini-bus can be sent to transport your stuff comfortably
Note that sleeping pads and bags are unnecessary since a bed, a pillow and bedclothes are provided. Three meals a day are provided, so you only need to bring some snacks for the evenings or a small power snack for longer hikes.

Contacts

Organizers:

Jirka Fink

Jakub Mestek

email: springai (at) ktiml.mff.cuni.cz

Main sponsor

Qminers

Sponsors

JetBrains Apify

Organizer

KTIML

Department of Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematical Logic