Collegium Helveticum
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Symposium

AI Reimagined
Sustainable Futures in the Digital Age

As AI systems become more powerful and widespread, critical questions arise about their long-term environmental, societal, and ethical impacts. This interdisciplinary event invites you to join voices from neuroscience, computer science, and industry in rethinking the foundations of intelligent systems.

From neuromorphic hardware and nature-inspired computation to responsible AI design and the hidden environmental costs of large-scale models, this symposium explores fresh perspectives and innovative alternatives to today’s dominant approaches. The event features short, engaging talks and a public panel discussion designed to spark dialogue across disciplines and highlights pathways toward energy-efficient and socially responsible AI.

Program

15:00

Opening remarks

By Christoforos Moutafis and the Collegium’s directorate

Inspired by the Brain
Foundations for Sustainable AI

15:30

Brain-Inspired Technology
An introduction to the Institute of Neuroinformatics

Giacomo Indiveri
University of ZĂĽrich & ETH ZĂĽrich, CH

15:45

Nanoscale Magnetic Whirpools for Brain-Inspired Computing

Christoforos Moutafis
Collegium Helveticum & University of Manchester, UK

16:00

Coffee break

16:30

AI Reimagined
Panel on Sustainable Futures in the Digital Age

Moderated by Christoforos Moutafis and Giacomo Indiveri

Laura Bégon-Lours
ETH Zurich, CH

Kynan Eng
iniVation, SynSense Group, CH

Irem Boybat Kara
IBM Zurich, CH

Mario Wimmer
Collegium Helveticum

17:45–18:00

Closing remarks

Followed by a small reception.

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