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ISACT Summer School 2026
The International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Technologies (ISACT 2026) will be held from 1 July to 3 July 2026 in Singapore, hosted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) as part of IEEE ICHMS 2026.
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About the School
Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Technologies is a rapidly evolving field attracting increasing attention from both academia and industry. The International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Technologies (ISACT) is designed for Master’s and PhD students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals interested in exploring the foundations and emerging developments in this interdisciplinary domain.
The programme brings together leading researchers and participants from around the world to discuss recent advances and practical challenges in intelligent cognitive technologies. Participants will have opportunities to interact with experts, exchange ideas with peers, and engage with topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies, and human-machine systems.
Participants are also encouraged to share their research during the school, supporting an interactive and collaborative learning environment.
School Details
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Dates
1 July to 3 July 2026
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Venue
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
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Target Participants
Master’s and PhD students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals
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Organisation
Organised by Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany; co-organised and hosted by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Topics Covered
The summer school will explore both theoretical foundations and practical applications in areas including:
Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Systems Explainable Artificial Intelligence Brain-Computer Interfaces Human-Computer Interaction
These topics reflect the growing need for interdisciplinary approaches that connect artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies, human-computer interaction, and human-machine systems.
Featured Instructors
ISACT 2026 will feature lectures and sessions by international experts in artificial intelligence, explainable AI, sustainable AI, medical AI, and AI for scientific research.
Allegra De Filippo
Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Italy
Topic: Sustainable AI
Andreas Nürnberger
Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
Topic: XAI in Interactive Information Systems
Cataldo Musto
Università degli Studi di Bari, Italy
Topic: Explainable AI
Erasmo Purificato
European Commission – Joint Research Centre, Italy
Topic: Role of AI in Scientific Research
Soumick Chatterjee
Human Technopole, Milan, Italy and
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany
Topic: Trustworthy Medical AI
Important Dates
Steering Committee
Dr. Soumick Chatterjee
Human Technopole, Milan, Italy
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany