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Yesterday another edition of the traditional event hosted by FAPESP and DWIH São Paulo ended successfully! Over the course of two days, the 11th German-Brazilian Dialogue on Science, Research, and Innovation brought together approximately 100 participants with a program focused on the theme of Artificial Intelligence: Promises, Expectations, and Limitations in Science and Society. The event featured an extensive lineup of experts from both Brazil and . In the opening session, the Leibniz Lecture by Prof. Elisabeth André explored recent advancements and practical applications of conversation enhancement technologies, with a focus on the potential benefits for individuals facing communication challenges. A huge thank you to FAPESP and DWIH São Paulo for the success of this event! #AI #GermanBrazilianDialogue #LeibnizLecture Copyright: Felipe Mairowski, DWIH/FAPESP

What an inspiring day at SENAI CIMATEC in Salvador! The highlight: the brilliant Leibniz Lecture delivered by Prof. Dr. Elisabeth André from Universität Augsburg, concluding a day full of exchange, insight, and dialogue. As a recipient of the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2021), granted by the German Research Foundation (DFG), she not only shared her groundbreaking work on human-centred AI, but also engaged deeply with students and early-career researchers about their own projects and ideas. We were also fortunate to tour the SENAI CIMATEC and visit several of the university’s research labs. Also, we discussed opportunities for future collaboration. A very special thank you to Professor Ingrid Winkler, PhD and the SENAI CIMATEC, whose excellent organization made this visit possible. We are also grateful for the warm welcome and hospitality throughout the day. Next stop: São Paulo, where Elisabeth André will the 11th German-Brazilian Dialogue on Science, Research and Innovation organized by DWIH São Paulo as keynote speaker. #CIMATEC #LeibnizLecture #AI #xVR #HumanCenteredAI #AcademicCollaboration #DFG

And our Leibniz Lectures Tour in Brazil alerts continue… 🔔 Event Alert for researchers in São Paulo!   We are excited to invite for the 11th German-Brazilian Dialogue on Science, Research and Innovation. Organized by DWIH São Paulo and FAPESP, the event will take place on May 7–8, 2025, in São Paulo.   This year’s edition focuses on a timely and thought-provoking theme: “Artificial Intelligence: Promises, Expectations, and Limitations in Science and Society”, bringing together leading voices from academia, industry, and government from both Brazil and .   The opening keynote will be a Leibniz Lecture by Prof. Elisabeth André, titled: “Sign, Speak and Socialize: AI-Based Tools for Expression, Inclusion, and Empowerment”. Prof. André received the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize in 2021 — the most prestigious research award in that is awarded annually by the German Research Foundation (DFG).   Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with top experts, explore the frontiers of AI, and be part of high-level discussions that shape the future of science and society.   Further Information: https://lnkd.in/efTaEdey

🔔 Event Alert for Researchers in Salvador! We’re excited to invite researchers and professionals in the field of artificial intelligence to a Leibniz Lecture by Prof. Dr. Elisabeth André, entitled "Human Connection in Extended Reality: How to Build Rapport between Humans and Agents in xVR?", which will take place on May 5th at SENAI CIMATEC in Salvador. The Lecture is hosted by Prof. Dr. Ingrid Winkler, CIMATEC University and Vice-Chair of the VR Special Committee of Brazilian Computer Society. us for an inspiring session with Prof. Elisabeth André, recipient of the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2021) — the highest scientific award in , granted by the DFG (German Research Foundation). Prof. André is renowned for her groundbreaking work on emotional conversational agents, paving the way for more human-centered AI systems. This special lecture will foster dialogue between the Leibniz Prize laureate and the local scientific community, especially those working in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and XR technologies. As part of the event, there will be a presentation by Dr Christina Peters, director of DFG Latin America Office, on funding opportunities for basic research. Don’t miss out - sign up today! https://lnkd.in/eqPDY8  📅 05 May ⌚ 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 🏠 CIMATEC 4 – Auditorium 4 #AI #ExtendedReality #xVR #HumanCenteredAI #LeibnizLecture #DFG #ResearchFunding #Salvador #CIMATEC #EmotionalAgents #AcademicEvents

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Abílio Baeta Neves and Prof. Draiton Gonzaga de Souza to the DWIH São Paulo. Alongside our colleagues from the Universität Münster, the Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) and the University Alliance Ruhr, both professors engaged in a fruitful exchange of ideas regarding the current German-Brazilian cooperation and the DFG funding opportunities. Thank you for the visit!

On the 2nd day of the FAPESP WEEK , topics such as quantum technologies, circular economy, social justice and inequality, industry-university collaboration in research, as well as public funding opportunities, were key themes in the discussions. Over the two days, the presentations emphasised the quality and diversity of São Paulo's scientific production and the existing collaborations with German-based researchers.  In the Quantum technologies scientific session, Brazilian and German researchers discussed, for instance, the advances in and limitations of the area, highlighting the importance of developing research also based solely in scientific curiosity. #FAPESPWEEK #Science #Research #InternationalCollaboration #SaoPaulo # #FUBerlin

Today, the city of Berlin kicked off the 1st day of the FAPESP Week - one of the main scientific events organised by the Brazilian funding agency FAPESP and in this edition, in partnership with the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation. Over the next two days, the FAPESP Week will bring together more than 220 Brazilian researchers from the state of São Paulo and the German scientific community, focusing on critical scientific topics that hold significance for both regions. In her opening remarks, Heide Ahrens, DFG’s Secretary General emphasised the significance of scientific collaboration between and the State of São Paulo. This enduring partnership is built not only on a shared understanding of funding principles between the DFG and FAPESP, but also on active engagement in international scientific networks. Foto by Christian Demarco #FAPESPWEEK #Science #Research #Innovation #InternationalCollaboration #SãoPaulo #

🏅 Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Leibniz Prize – widely regarded as the highest distinction in German academic life. 👏 👏 👏

The Postdoc in event series in #Chile, #Colombia, and #Brazil was once again a great success! 👏 👏 👏 👏 Last week, more than 140 researchers from all three countries attended to hear presentations from German research and funding institutions and to ask their questions about opportunities for doctoral and postdoctoral studies in #. In Santiago and Bogotá, our colleague Laura Gröbner Ferreira represented the DFG, providing information on funding programs for research in . In São Paulo, our colleague Cíntia Toth Gonçalves represented the DFG, offering guidance to those interested in doing a postdoc in . A big thank you to all our colleagues from German universities and partners who worked hard to make this edition another success! Oh… and if you are a researcher from one of these countries and couldn’t attend the event, don’t worry — an online edition is planned for 2025. Stay tuned for our updates! #science #postdoc #PhD #research #universities

Chegou a hora para pesquisadoras e pesquisadores de São Paulo! A edição paulista da série de eventos #Posdoc in # acontecerá no dia 15 de abril no Goethe-Institut São Paulo. A oportunidade de tirar todas suas dúvidas sobre como fazer um pós-doutorado na Alemanha chegou! Inscreva-se agora! ⌚ Quando: sábado, 15 de , março, 9:00 – 17:00 🏡 Onde: Rua Lisboa, 974 - Pinheiros Inscrisções somente até o dia 11 de março https://bit.ly/PostdocSP25 ...................................... Researchers in São Paulo, The #Postdoc in # series of events is coming to the city! Come us on March 15 at the Goethe Institut and learn everything about doing a postdoc in . Don’t miss it and apply until March 11th right here: https://bit.ly/PostdocSP25