Birthday party of the Wissenwerkstadt: AI highlights for young and old!

Birthday party of the Wissenwerkstadt: AI highlights for young and old!

The knowledge workshop city of Bielefeld will celebrate its one-year anniversary on September 6, 2025 with a special event that will mark the starting signal for GENIALE 2025. On this day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., an extensive program will be offered at Wilhelmstrasse 3 that appeals to all age groups. Admission to the “GENIAL Birthday Party” is free, making the event accessible to all visitors. Loud aktuell.uni-bielefeld.de Bielefeld University will support the knowledge workshop as a central partner.

The focus of the celebrations is the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Us”, which forms the overarching guideline for the upcoming three months. In addition to creative offerings such as tinkering with robots for children ages three and up and screen printing with AI support, a fascinating experiment with a slime mold that serves as a model for AI will also be presented. A highlight of the event is the opening of the exhibition “I AM A.I.”, which will offer different perspectives on artificial intelligence. Visitors can also take part in “Talkaoke”, an interactive discussion about the impact of AI on our lives.

Diverse program for everyone

GENIALE 2025 offers a huge range of activities with over 50 participation offers and more than 300 dates. The program not only includes workshops and science shows, but also excursions to Bielefeld research laboratories. The Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (HSBI), the University of Paderborn, the Bielefeld Natural History Museum and numerous other partners are taking part. The offers are designed to provide answers to pressing questions about artificial intelligence, to stimulate thought and, above all, to have fun. Loud hsbi.de Almost all activities are free and are aimed at children, families, adults and seniors.

Special workshops include “AI and Inclusion”, “Can AI be Art?” and “Alexa, do my homework.” There will also be special events, such as the “only true fake show” and workshops to critically examine prejudices in AI tools. It is expected that the GENIALE will continue to take place annually in the coming years with changing themes in order to promote public interest in science and technology.

Artificial intelligence in education

The relevance of artificial intelligence in the education sector is currently being intensively discussed. Projects such as “Artificial Intelligence in Schools – A Guide to the State of Science and Practice” illustrate how AI can be sensibly integrated into teaching. Loud bildungsserver.de, teaching materials are to be developed that enable students to critically question both the opportunities and the risks of AI. Innovative approaches such as the AI ​​competency model and teacher training on AI show that the topic is becoming increasingly important. Projects like the AI ​​Campus and other teaching units offer valuable resources to introduce students to this complex area.

Overall, the GENIALE 2025 will not only be a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the knowledge workshop city, but will also be a significant source of inspiration for the discussion of artificial intelligence in society and in the education sector.