This year’s Summer EXPO showcased a diverse array of projects and research at the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDAS) on Campus Hubland Nord. With over 50 exhibits spanning Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Extended Reality, and Psychology, the event highlighted the strong AI and XR research ecosystem at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU).
Students and researchers presented their work to faculty, peers, industry partners, alumni, and honored guests. Participating students were enrolled in:
- Human-Computer Interaction MSc
- Human-Computer Systems BSc
- Games Engineering BSc
- Computer Science BSc
- Computer Science MSc
Visit from Bavaria’s Minister for Digital Affairs
We were honored to welcome Bavaria’s Digital Minister, Dr. Fabian Mehring, back to the EXPO.
In his opening speech, Dr. Mehring praised the university’s role as a global beacon for XR and AI research. During his tour of the exhibits, VR developer Janna Elghabaty demonstrated an AI-driven application for designing VR avatars. The minister also learned about projects such as “Pussel”—an AI tool developed by HCI master’s student Lewe Lorenzen to assist students with dyslexia by simplifying complex academic texts—and AI-supported video training systems for high-stakes conversation scenarios presented by Prof. Carolin Wienrich.
The EXPO also highlighted strong connections between academia and industry. Alumnus Dr. Maximilian Landeck from MA Lighting International presented collaborative projects with JMU students focused on simplifying complex stage lighting control through AI and virtual environments.
Awarded Student Projects
Congratulations to the students recognized for outstanding projects and research across the disciplines!
Human-Computer Interaction
- Nicole Dering: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training in Virtual Reality with Intelligent Virtual Agents
- Nathalie Weger: One Screen, Many Eyes: A Research-through-Design Study of Communication in Robot-Assisted Surgery
Games Engineering
- Samuel Kienle: Surrounded
- Adham Salem & Julian Fambach: GrandMA’s Muscle Memory
- Marie Schramm: Trigger Rush
- Daniel Gottschalk: Real and Virtual Robots in Games
Acknowledgments and Partners
The Summer EXPO 2026 was made possible through the collaboration of numerous chairs, research groups, and external partners.
Special thanks to our participating institutes—including research groups across Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology of Interactive Systems, Psychological Ergonomics, Games Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Vision, and Computational Decision-Making—and to our supporters: XR HUB Bavaria, Zentrum für Digitale Innovationen Mainfranken (ZDI), MA Lighting, Körber, the Human Dynamics Centre, the Faculty of Human Sciences, and the Institute of Computer Science.
Impressions
On July 17, 2026, we will once again open the doors to our Summer EXPO, our annual showcase of research, technology, and creative student projects from the fields of Human-Computer Interaction, Games Engineering, and Computer Science at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg. We cordially invite you to join us.
- 📍 Where: CAIDAS Building, Hubland North Campus, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
- 📅 When: July 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Am 17. Juli 2026 öffnen wir erneut die Türen zu unserer Summer EXPO, unserer jährlichen Ausstellung von Forschungs-, Technologie- und kreativen Studierendenprojekten aus den Bereichen Human-Computer Interaction, Games Engineering und Computer Science an der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg. Wir laden Sie herzlich ein, dabei zu sein.
- 📍 Wo: CAIDAS-Gebäude, Campus Hubland Nord, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
- 📅 Wann: 17. Juli 2026, ab 10:00 Uhr
Are you a pupil and interested in our degree programs?
The EXPO is the perfect place to get a comprehensive impression of the study programs Games Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction.
Du bist Schüler/in und interessiert an unseren Studiengängen?
Die EXPO ist der perfekte Ort um sich einen umfassenden Eindruck von den Studiengängen Games Engineering und Human-Computer Interaction zu machen.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you at EXPO 2026!
Wir freuen uns sehr darauf, Sie auf der EXPO 2026 begrüßen zu dürfen!
Marc Erich Latoschik, Jörn Hurtienne, Carolin Wienrich, Sebastian von Mammen
Schedule and Impressions
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 to 10:20 | EXPO opening by Dr. Fabian Mehring, Bavarian Minister of State for Digital Affairs | CAIDAS Foyer |
| 10:30 to 16:00 | Exhibition | CAIDAS, M2, Z8 |
| From 17:00 | EXPO Get-Together | CAIDAS Garden |
Zeitplan und Eindrücke
| Zeit | Event | Ort |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 bis 10:20 | Eröffnung der EXPO durch Dr. Fabian Mehring, Bayerischer Staatsminister für Digitales | CAIDAS Foyer |
| 10:30 bis 16:00 | Ausstellung | CAIDAS, M2, Z8 |
| Ab 17:00 | EXPO Get-Together | CAIDAS Garden |
Overview of Buildings
Gebäudeübersicht
Click or touch the locations for details.
Klicken oder tippen Sie auf die Standorte für weitere Informationen.
EXPO North
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 to 10:20 | EXPO North opening by Dr. Fabian Mehring, Bavarian Minister of State for Digital Affairs | CAIDAS Foyer |
| 10:30 to 16:00 | Exhibition of student projects in Human-Computer Interaction and Game Engineering, as well as research projects by various research groups | CAIDAS |
| 16:30 to 16:50 | Award Ceremony | CAIDAS Foyer |
| From 17:00 | EXPO Get-Together | CAIDAS Garden |
EXPO South
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 to 08:35 | EXPO South opening by Prof. Dr. Sebastian von Mammen | Zuse Lecture Hall, M2 |
| 08:35 to 10:00 | Student project pitches from Computer Science, Aerospace Computer Science, and Informatics and Sustainability | Zuse Lecture Hall, M2 |
| 10:00 to 16:00 | Exhibition of student projects from Game Engineering and Computer Science, as well as research projects by various research groups | M2, Z8 |
EXPO Nord
| Zeit | Veranstaltung | Ort |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 bis 10:20 | Eröffnung der EXPO Nord durch Dr. Fabian Mehring, Bayerischer Staatsminister für Digitales | CAIDAS Foyer |
| 10:30 bis 16:00 | Ausstellung studentischer Projekte aus Human-Computer Interaction und Game Engineering sowie von Forschungsprojekten verschiedener Forschungsgruppen | CAIDAS |
| 16:30 bis 16:50 | Preisverleihung | CAIDAS Foyer |
| Ab 17:00 | EXPO Get-Together | CAIDAS Garden |
EXPO Süd
| Zeit | Veranstaltung | Ort |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 bis 08:35 | Eröffnung der EXPO Süd durch Prof. Dr. Sebastian von Mammen | Zuse-Hörsaal, M2 |
| 08:35 bis 10:00 | Präsentationen studentischer Projekte aus Informatik, Luft- und Raumfahrtinformatik sowie Informatik und Nachhaltigkeit | Zuse-Hörsaal, M2 |
| 10:00 bis 16:00 | Ausstellung studentischer Projekte aus Game Engineering und Informatik sowie von Forschungsprojekten verschiedener Forschungsgruppen | M2, Z8 |
Participating Research Groups
Teilnehmende Forschungsgruppen
Champion Sponsors
Champion Sponsoren
Partners
Partner
