We are honored to welcome Prof. Yoshua Bengio, A.M. Turing Award laureate and one of the world’s leading pioneers in artificial intelligence, to the next Munich AI Lecture.

Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6:00–9:00 PM (CET)
Location: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Munich

In his keynote talk, “Avoiding Catastrophic Risks from Uncontrolled AI Agencies,” Prof. Bengio will explore the societal and ethical implications of autonomous AI systems, addressing how we can ensure that the rapid progress in AI remains aligned with human values and global safety.

Following the streamed lecture, a live panel discussion will bring together distinguished voices from academia, industry, and policy:

• Stephanie Jacobs, Office Manager, Bavarian State Ministry of Science and Art

• Prof. Dr. Gitta Kutyniok, Bavarian Chair of Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

• Andrea Martin, Chief Technology Officer, IBM
  Moderation by Dr. Michael Klimke, CEO, Baiosphere Agency.

The evening will conclude with a networking reception (8:00–9:00 PM) offering an opportunity to exchange with participants and speakers.

Join us for an evening of insights and dialogue at the intersection of AI, ethics, and society, right at the heart of Munich’s vibrant AI ecosystem.

For questions regarding participation, please contact Annika Mader at events@baiosphere.org

-Livestream available on YouTube (no registration required).
-More information about the lecture here.