The “Discovery Day – AI × Materials Innovation Summit” will take place on May 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy (Albert-Einstein-Straße 15, 12489 Berlin). Organized by Dunia Innovations, this invite-only event brings together around 100 senior leaders from industry, research, and technology to explore developments at the intersection of AI, chemicals, energy, and advanced materials.
The summit focuses on the transformation of materials innovation through AI-powered simulation workflows, autonomous laboratories, and data-driven design loops. Sessions will provide a structured perspective on traditional R&D approaches, current industrial bottlenecks, and how AI4Materials is reshaping discovery, validation, and scaling processes across industries.
In addition to technical deep dives, the event features live demonstrations of an autonomous lab, open discussions with domain experts, and multiple networking sessions including an evening social. Participating organizations include Hugging Face, Sandbox AQ, BCG, OMV, and the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC). The venue, BESSY II, is one of Europe’s leading synchrotron facilities and a hub for advanced materials research.
Key Parameters:
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy, Albert-Einstein-Straße 15, 12489 Berlin
Organizer: Dunia Innovations
Format: Invite-only summit, deep dives, demos, networking
Participants: ~100 curated executives and research leaders
Topics: AI for materials, autonomous labs, simulation, industrial R&D
Participating Organizations (incl.): Hugging Face, Sandbox AQ, BCG, OMV, CTC
Target Audience: C-level executives, R&D leaders, researchers, AI and deep tech experts
Participation: Application / invitation required
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Albert-Einstein-Straße 15, 12489 Berlin