2026 Joint Summer School: Deep-Tech and AI
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25 June β 3 July 2026
π Thessaloniki, Greece (Hybrid)
π’ Hosted by CERTH
About the Summer School
The TROPHY project is joining forces with the SMACCs, lorAI, HCCC and SYNERGiNN communities for an incredible, high-impact joint Summer School hosted by the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) in Thessaloniki, Greece.
This intensive week brings together researchers, experts, and project partners to bridge the gap between advanced deep-tech, artificial intelligence, and real-world smart applications.
Two Phases of Innovation
25β26 June | Intensive Pre-School
A two-day introductory phase designed to set foundational frameworks, establish core research baselines, and align technical objectives before the main sessions begin.
29 June β 3 July | Main Summer School
A full 5-day immersive program combining advanced theoretical sessions with hands-on, practical applications across deep-tech and AI domains.
Program Highlights
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Deep-Tech & AI Technical Sessions
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Hands-on Innovation & Demos
03
Industry Perspectives & Keynotes
What to Expect
Deep-Tech & AI Sessions
Diving into energy forecasting, digital twins, explainable and trustworthy AI, large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, and multimedia AI.
Hands-on Innovation
Interactive IoT platform demonstrations, VR applications, a guided tour of the state-of-the-art CERTH/ITI Smart Home, and a dedicated UX workshop for smart-city applications.
Industry Perspectives
Keynotes and industry talks featuring global leaders like Deloitte, providing real-world insights into deep-tech applications and market trends.
Networking & Collaboration
Cross-project roadmap workshops, academic presentations, and a cultural field trip to the Royal Tombs of Vergina and the Aigai Museum.
Participating Communities
This joint Summer School brings together five communities working at the forefront of deep-tech innovation and AI research across Europe:
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TROPHY
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SMACCs
03
lorAI
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HCCC
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SYNERGiNN
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CERTH (Host)
Learn More
We look forward to a week of knowledge exchange and deep collaboration with all participating partners, whether joining on-site in Thessaloniki or connecting virtually from across Europe.