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The International Software Engineering Winter School on Hybrid and Generative Intelligence will be held on 24th – 28th November 2025 in Bern, Switzerland, as part of the EU-funded InnoGuard Project.
This inaugural Winter School brings together academic and industrial researchers, along with Ph.D. students, to explore cutting-edge topics at the intersection of Software Engineering, Hybrid Intelligence, and Generative AI, with a special focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and their transformative role in next-generation software systems.
The program combines technical training, hands-on workshops, research presentations, and interactive discussions with social and industrial engagement, including visits to the Historical Museum of Bern and LOXO, an autonomous vehicle company. Participants will acquire practical experience in research management, scientific writing, empirical methods, open science practices, and dissemination in open-source ecosystems.
Expected participants include researchers and students from across Europe, guided by leading experts from institutions such as the University of Bern, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, University of Lugano, University of Sannio, Mondragon University, University of Malaga, and Oslo Metropolitan University.
This Winter School provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, skill development, and exposure to industry applications, fostering the next generation of researchers in hybrid and generative software engineering. Funding from the Hasler Foundation will support travel, accommodation, inclusive participation, and the execution of the social and industrial engagement day, ensuring broad access and high-impact outcomes.
Registration
You can register to the Winter School here: Registration Form. Only participants external to the InnoGuard Project need to register. This participation only includes the Open Days (Wednesday, 26th – Friday, 28th November 2025). For more details, check the Registration page.
The deadline for registration is Saturday, 15th November 2025 ( AoE).
About Bern
Founded in 1191, occupied by Napoleon in 1798 and seat of the Swiss government since 1848, Bern has a long and varied history that can be felt to this day, most notably in the small alleyways of the old town. The city is home to about 140'000 inhabitants, and as the main seat of politics, it is the venue for many political, cultural and economic events. The city is situated in the center of the country, enclosed in the Aareschlaufe, a meander of the river Aare, which is used for swimming in summer.
Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most famous for its historical old town with its characteristic Lauben, Bern offers many points of interest like the Münster, the Bundeshaus and the Zytglogge.
Further information can be found in the Location section.
Acknowledgements
We thank our supporters for helping us make the InnoGuard Winter School 2025 possible!
