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TU Wien Hosts First-Ever Summer School on AI and Cybersecurity
Vienna to become international hub for trustworthy AI research as world-leading experts gather at TU Wien this September
Vienna, Austria – The Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) is proud to announce the inaugural Summer School on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, taking place from September 22-26, 2025 at the university’s iconic TUtheSky venue. This groundbreaking five-day event brings together internationally renowned researchers, industry leaders, and emerging scholars to tackle the most pressing challenges at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
World-Class Scientific Program
The summer school features an exceptional lineup of speakers representing leading institutions across three continents:
- Prof. Rachel Cummings (Columbia University) – Pioneer in differential privacy and privacy-enhancing technologies
- Prof. Lorenzo Cavallaro (University College London) – International authority on machine learning for malware detection and system security
- Dr. Kathrin Grosse (IBM Research Zurich) – Expert in adversarial robustness and practical AI security threats
- Prof. Xiaowei Huang (University of Liverpool) – Leading researcher in certified robustness of neural networks
- Dr. Maura Pintor (Università di Cagliari) – Specialist in adversarial machine learning attacks
- Dr. Lea Schönherr (CISPA Helmholtz Center) – Authority on generative AI security and LLM vulnerabilities
- Prof. Christian Wressnegger (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) – Expert in explainable AI for security applications
- Dr. Daniel Arp (TU Wien) – Event organizer and trustworthy AI researcher
Cutting-Edge Topics and Interactive Learning
Participants will dive deep into critical areas including:
- Explainable AI (XAI) – Making AI decisions transparent and interpretable
- Adversarial Machine Learning – Understanding and defending against AI attacks
- Differential Privacy – Protecting personal data while enabling analysis
- Certified Robustness – Formal verification methods for AI systems
- Generative AI Security – Addressing risks in large language models and generative systems
The program goes beyond traditional lectures, featuring interactive poster sessions for young researchers, “Ask Me Anything” panels with renowned experts, and a dedicated Women in Security Mentoring session to promote diversity in the field.
Positioning Vienna as a Global AI Security Hub
According to the organizers, this summer school represents a strategic initiative to establish Vienna as an internationally recognized center for trustworthy AI research. By bringing together world-class expertise with local research excellence, the event aims to create a sustainable network that will benefit the global AI security community.
The event builds on Vienna’s growing reputation in AI research, with strong connections to EU-funded projects like SpyCoDe, VASSAL, and RobustifAI. Local partnerships with the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) and further strengthen the city’s research ecosystem.
Beyond Technical Excellence
The program uniquely integrates technical depth with broader societal considerations, addressing regulatory questions, transparency requirements, and ethical guidelines for AI deployment. This holistic approach reflects the understanding that AI security extends beyond technical solutions to encompass societal, legal, and ethical dimensions.
Registration and Information
Early-bird registration is available until July 10, 2025. The event takes place at TUtheSky, TU Wien’s rooftop venue offering panoramic views over Vienna (Getreidemarkt 9, 1060 Vienna, 11th floor).
For registration and detailed program information, visit: https://aisec-summerschool.cysec.wien
