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ELLIS is a network of excellence connecting top AI researchers across European borders to strengthen the leadership of AI made in Europe.
Unit Lausanne
Established on September 15th, 2020
Unit Mission
At the core of the Unit is a vision of shaping a future where AI benefits everyone through research, education, and collaboration. The ELLIS Unit Lausanne brings together researchers working on various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). Its interdisciplinary research approach and broad applications transcend school boundaries at EPFL, fostering direct interactions with Swiss industry and society.
Participating Institutions
Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL)
Research Agenda
The Lausanne unit fosters a vibrant and collaborative environment that drives multidisciplinary engagement in AI research and its real-world impact. Its research agenda revolves around several key areas:
- Fundamentals of AI
- State-of-the-Art Methods and Algorithms
- Novel applications in strategic domains – Leveraging AI in key areas such as sustainability, health, science, robotics, responsible AI, and education.
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Latest News
January 2nd, 2026
ELLIS Pre-NeurIPS Fest 2025: A Europe-Wide Research Showcase
From Nov 17 - Dec 18, 2025, the ELLIS Pre-NeurIPS Fest 2025 once again brought together the ELLIS research community in the weeks surrounding the NeurIPS 2025 conference.
September 18th, 2025
ELLIS Unit Lausanne: AI for Health Summer School 2025
From 7 to 11 July 2025, ELLIS Unit Lausanne hosted the AI for Health Summer School on the EPFL campus. The program addressed recent advances at the intersection of...
July 12th, 2025
ELLIS Pre-ICML Fest 2025: Fostering Local Dialogue and Scientific Exchange
From June 24 to July 11, 2025, in the lead-up to the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), several ELLIS Units hosted the inaugural ELLIS Pre-ICML Fest....