Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert represented HIPOLE Jena at the AI4X Conference 2026 in Singapore, where he delivered the opening plenary lecture to an international audience of more than 800 participants from academia and industry.
The conference, co-organized by the Acceleration Consortium and the National University of Singapore, brought together leading researchers working at the interface of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and scientific discovery.
In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert highlighted recent developments in automated experimentation, self-driving laboratories, high-throughput experimentation, machine learning, and AI-supported polymer research. The presented work reflected ongoing research activities at HIPOLE Jena and demonstrated how digital technologies are increasingly shaping the future of materials discovery and development.
The conference provided an excellent platform for scientific exchange and discussions with researchers from around the world. The strong interest from participants highlighted the growing importance of data-driven approaches and autonomous research workflows in modern materials science.