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Knowledge, innovation and industry to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence

A hub for scientific excellence and high-level training

A talent magnet for international scholars

A bridge between academic research and industrial innovation

A Gateway to Global AI Talent and Innovation

The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) is a key initiative of AI4I, developed in collaboration with the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation. It is designed as an open space where world-class researchers, industry leaders, and innovators come together to shape the future of artificial intelligence for industry. IAS is located in Turin and hosted at OGR Tech.

Our Vision

To foster a vibrant ecosystem where frontier research in AI meets the needs of the productive system. IAS promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and co-design, with AI4I acting as both facilitator and guarantor of scientific and technological excellence.

What We Do

  • Organize advanced seminars and thematic workshops;
  • Host international Lectio Magistralis;
  • Launch training and mentorship initiatives for PhD students and researchers;
  • Support networking activities with startups and industry players.

Upcoming highlights

November 25, 2025

 

PIETRO PETRONA

 

Correlation and Causality
in Responsible AI

 

Past Events

November 7, 2025

IAS Lectio Magistralis

 

BILL DALLY


Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President of Research at NVIDIA

 

EVOLUTION OF AI HARDWARE

How Deep-Learning Hardware is Improving the Human Experience

 

October 21, 2025

 

Trusting (Gen)AI: reality, dream or nightmare? A deep dive into causal AI

 

Marco Zaffalon

September 22, 2025

 

Dynamical Learning in Deep Neural Networks

 

Riccardo Zecchina

September 16, 2025

 

Efficient learning algorithms for model predictive control

 

Alberto Bemporad

June 30, 2025

 

Ensuring Physical AI Safety in AI-enables autonomous systems

 

Marco Pavone


Riccardo Mariani

IAS is part of AI4I’s broader strategy to position Italy as a leading actor in industrial AI and to enhance European technological sovereignty.

With the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation, IAS is a strategic investment to strengthen Italy’s technological sovereignty and build an open, resilient AI ecosystem.