⚠️ This schedule is for the 2025 cohort. The schedule for the 2026 cohort will be released in June 2026 when applications re-open!

Programme Schedule - BeyondAI​

Here is the preliminary schedule of the twelve-week programme BeyondAI: Introduction to AI and Research. Please note that this schedule might change. Applicants should refer to this Google Calendar [Link will be added when applications open in June 2026] for the most up to date schedule and the application process. The programme consists of two parts
  • The Course Stage: Week 1-2, Consolidation Week I, Week 3-4, Consolidation Week II
  • The Research Stage: Week 5-10
Students will need to successfully complete the Course Stage to be eligible for the Research Stage. In the Research Stage participants will be working on their research projects. They will have 60 min mentor meeting for five out of the six weeks, which will be scheduled between the group and the mentor individually. The last week of the Research Stage is reserved for project presentations and peer review. The BeyondAI Research Fair will take place two weeks after the Research Stage ends. All events not marked as optional are compulsory.
  • From 08/09/25 to 25/10/25 all times are given in CEST (GMT + 2)
  • From 26/10/25 to 13/12/25 all times are given in CET (GMT + 1)
This is due to switching from Daylight Saving Time (DST) to Standard Time in Europe. For participants from countries observing DST the times of the sessions will remain the same. For participants from countries not observing DST the times will change by an hour from the 26th October onwards.

Week 1: Introduction, Machine Learning & AI, Research Skills

Dates: 08/09 – 14/09 (All times in CEST)

  • Monday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to the Programme
  • Tuesday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introductory Talk: Demystifying AI: How does it work?
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:30 Panel:Working in AI
  • Thursday: 18:00 – 19:30 The Maths of AI I
  • Friday: 18:00 – 19:30 Machine Learning from a Researcher’s Point of View I
  • Saturday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to Research
  • Sunday: 18:00 – 19:30 Networking Session

Week 2: Machine Learning & AI, Research Skills

Dates: 15/09 – 21/09 (All times in CEST)

  • Monday: 18:00 – 19:30 Machine Learning from a Researcher’s Point of View II
  • Tuesday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-in (Optional)
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:30 The Maths of AI II
  • Thursday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-in (Optional)
  • Friday: 18:00 – 19:30 Machine Learning from an Engineer’s Point of View I
  • Saturday: 18:00 – 19:30 Mastering Productivity: Strategies for Effective Research Work
  • Sunday: Social time! (Optional, time TBC)

Consolidation Week I

Dates: 22/09 – 28/09 (All times in CEST)

This week is designated for consolidation work, completing team tasks, and to catch up with school and university work

Week 3: Machine Learning & AI, Research Skills

Dates: 29/09 – 05/10 (All times in CEST)

  • Monday: 18:00 – 19:30 Machine Learning from a Researcher’s Point of View III
  • Tuesday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-in (Optional)
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:30 The Maths of AI III
  • Thursday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-in (Optional)
  • Friday: 18:00 – 19:30 Machine Learning from an Engineer’s Point of View II
  • Saturday: 18:00 – 19:30 Writing as an Academic
  • Sunday: Social time! (Optional, time TBC)

Week 4: Machine Learning & AI, Research Skills

Dates: 06/10 – 12/10 (All times in CEST)

  • Monday: 18:00 – 19:30 Machine Learning from a Researcher’s Point of View IV
  • Tuesday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-in (Optional)
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:30 Machine Learning from an Engineer’s Point of View III
  • Thursday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-in (Optional)
  • Friday: 18:00 – 19:30 Machine Learning from an Engineer’s Point of View IV
  • Saturday: 18:00 – 19:30 Literature search, Referencing and Academic Honesty
  • Sunday: Social time! (Optional, time TBC)

Consolidation Week II

Dates: 13/10 – 19/10 (All times in CEST)

This week is designated for consolidation work, completing team tasks, and to catch up with school and university work. You will also choose your research project this week.
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to the Research Stage
  • Saturday: 16:00 – 17:30 Meeting your Mentor
  • Sunday: 18:00 – 19:00 Research Project Meetings with Alumni 

Week 5-9: Research Projects & Expert Talks

Dates: 20/10 – 23/11 (note the change from CEST to CET on 26/10) 

  • Monday – Friday: Mentor meeting (scheduled by mentor with groups)
  • Each Saturday: 18:00 – 19:00 Stand-ups in each Mentor group
  • Each Sunday: Social time! (Optional, time TBC)
  • Monday (20/10): 18:00 – 19:30 Talk: TBC
  • Saturday (25/10): 16:00 – 17:30 Networking with Alumni (Optional)
  • Monday (27/10): 18:00 – 19:30 Talk: TBC
  • Monday (03/11): 18:00 – 19:30 Talk: TBC
  • Saturday (08/11): 16:00 – 17:30 Networking with Alumni (Optional)
  • Monday (10/11): 18:00 – 19:30 Talk: TBC
  • Monday (17/11): 18:00 – 19:30 Talk: TBC

Week 10: Poster Presentations and Peer Review

Dates: 24/11 – 30/11 (All times in CET)

  • Monday – Friday: Poster Presentations with Mentors (scheduled with mentor group)
  • Monday – Friday: Peer Review and implementation of feedback

BeyondAI Research Fair

Date: 13/12 (All times in CET)

  • Saturday: 12:00 – 20:00 BeyondAI Research Fair (see here for details)
  • Saturday: 20:00 – 21:00 Closing and Awards Ceremony
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