On July 25 and 26, 2026, the IPAI Foundation’s KI Festival in Heilbronn creates a space for people of all generations to experience artificial intelligence firsthand, engage with it critically, and actively help shape its future. Bringing together research, real-world applications, and art, the two-day interactive festival showcases what human-centered AI looks like – from innovative use cases and interactive art installations to inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, live music, and street food.
Our HEROES will also be part of the program:
Sat., July 25, 2026, 15:45-16:35 CET| “Gaming in Zeiten von KI“
Max Schmierer, CEO b.rex, Anna Katharina Brinkschulte, Head of Interactive Media Animationsinstitut / FABW, Sebastian Tyzak, Journalist, and Prof. Dr. Sabiha Ghellal, Professor for Experience and Game Design at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart (Moderator) | Wirtschaftsministerium Baden-Württemberg
The panel explores how AI is transforming the development, design, and player experience of modern games. | More information
Sat., July 25, 2026, 11:00-19:00 CET / Sun., July 26, 2026, 11:00-18:00 CET | “Carl Laemmle Institut AI Startup Colibri Project“
The joint booth of the Colibri Project and the Carl Laemmle Institut (CLI) at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg demonstrates practical applications of AI in media production – running locally, ensuring data privacy, and operating independently of cloud services. More information
Sat., July 25, 2026, 17:45-18:45 CET | “AI in Film: Insights into the Creative Use of Artificial Intelligence at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg“
Prof. Volker Helzle (Director Carl Laemmle Institut (CLI) / FABW) and Jan Pinkava (Director Animationsinstitut / FABW)
The session opens with a screening of productions from the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg that explore artificial intelligence either as a subject or through its use in the production process. The screening is followed by a discussion offering deeper insights into the creative and technical workflows behind the films. More information & registration
Sat., July 25, 2026, 11:00-19:00 CET / Sun., July 26, 2026, 11:00-18:00 CET | “The Länd of Games“
The Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Handwerk und Tourismus presents the joint pavilion “The Länd of Games” together with the SWR X Lab, featuring, among other things, the arcade game “Fish of Zen” and the VR experience “lichtung”, both by Animationsinstitut / FABW. More information
Sun., July 26, 2026, 12:30-13:20 CET | “KI & Film“
Cedric Engels (Doktor Whatson) and Prof. Volker Helzle (Director Carl Laemmle Institut (CLI) / FABW) present new AI films showcasing the latest possibilities available today. More information
Admission to the KI Festival is free of charge. The festival takes place at Zukunftspark Wohlgelegen, at the IPAI SPACES in Heilbronn.
Source & more information: https://ipai-foundation.ai/ki-festival/
