Bridging AI & Society – Interdisciplinary ML Education

We are Dr. Christoph Weisser and Dr. Knut Zoch, two educators with backgrounds in applied statistics and experimental physics. Together, we design and teach interdisciplinary courses and workshops that explore both the technical foundations of machine learning and the societal questions raised by artificial intelligence.

Our formats are interactive, adaptable, and discussion-driven — ranging from short workshops to multi-day academies.

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Learn more about our curriculum and past editions or the team behind the project.

Current Focus: Obertauern 2026 (Austria)

Following our successful school at Banz Abbey, Germany in 2025, our next iteration takes place in Obertauern, Austria. This edition remains true to our core mission of bridging foundational ML and societal impact, while also incorporating recent developments in generative AI and autonomous systems.

🏔️ Obertauern 2026: Upcoming School

Our summer school in the Austrian Alps will explore the shift from classical machine learning to recent breakthroughs like LLMs and Agents. Registration is now closed.

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