Events

Here you can find a list of SmallData events. All events are open to the public unless otherwise specified. If hybrid options are available, they will be listed in the individual event. All events are in Central European Time (CET) or Central European Summer Time (CEST).

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Any events marked with internal event only are unfortunately only for our SmallData members.

Directions to the IMBI Lecture Hall
When you arrive at Stefan-Meier-Straße 26, enter the building and go up the stairs to the first floor. At the first floor, you will see a glass door. If the door is locked, press the small button located to your left for entry. After entering through the glass door, turn left and walk down the corridor. You will arrive at one of the SmallData Offices. The IMBI Lecture Hall is located to the left of this SmallData Office.

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2025

Thursday, October 23 –
Saturday, October 25
09:00 – 
16:00

SmallData at Science Days 2025

Location: Europa-Park – Confertainment Center, Freiburg

The Science Days take place every autumn – they are Germany’s largest science and STEM festival.

Together with institutions from the fields of science, education and business, a fascinating and very diverse programme is put together. STEM topics are presented from different directions and perspectives, and visitors get insights into highly topical issues and their research. Hands-on activities play a very important role here. Visitors are encouraged to try things out, experiment and tinker! In exchange with the actors and under their expert guidance, visitors can gain new insights and expand their knowledge. Another highlight of the programme are our spectacular science shows, which guarantee aha and wow experiences.

SmallData will be participating this year! Please come and visit our stand!

Wednesday, May 28
13:00 – 
15:00

SmallData Seminar Series: A joint foundation model for 2D/3D biomedical imaging data – datasets and benchmarks

Location: IMBI Lecture Hall, 1st Floor, Stefan-Meier-Straße 26, 79104 Freiburg

Several projects are applying foundation models to biomedical imaging data. We consider combining these efforts and ask: Can we create a joint training dataset for a foundation model? Who can bring what kind of data and labels? What are the relevant benchmarks for each area to test existing and newly trained foundation models? We are considering data from Radiology, Anatomy / Histology / Pathology, 2-Photon Microscopy, Omics. Participants will show examples of their potential training data, dataset statistics, and show existing and potential new benchmarks.

Moderator: Simon Ging (B05)

Thursday, May 22
19:00

Freiburg.ai & SmallData Meetup

Location: Intelligent Machine-Brain Interfacing Technology, Georges-Köhler-Allee 201

Keynote Lecture by Harald Binder, Speaker for the CRC 1597 Small Data

Recent advances in AI have been largely driven by big data and data-driven approaches like deep learning. However, many applications, particularly in biomedicine, face challenges with theseapproaches due to limited data availability. Addressing these “small data” scenarios requires innovative methods that integrate data-driven techniques, such as pre-training and meta-learning, with knowledge-driven approaches, like regression models and differential equations, and also foundation models. Our Collaborative Research Center, SmallData, focuses on three core areas: similarity, transfer, and uncertainty, aiming to create a unified interdisciplinary framework toaddress this problem. By combining contributions from computer science, mathematics, andstatistics with input from biomedical experts, we develop novel methods tailored to applications ingene therapy, nephrology, psychiatry, radiology, and more. These efforts aim to advance small data solutions, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and drive biomedical discoveries.

More information will be found here closer to the date.

Thursday, April 03
10:00 – 
15:00

Girl’s Day 2025

Location: Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics

Girls’ Day is an annual event in Germany designed to inspire and empower girls and young women to explore career opportunities in fields where women are traditionally underrepresented. These include areas such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and skilled trades. The initiative aims to spark curiosity, challenge gender stereotypes, and open up a world of professional possibilities for the next generation.

At SmallData, we’re offering a unique experience to see a day in the life of an “AI data scientist in medicine”. Participants will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the work of various researchers and take their first steps in data modelling using artificial intelligence. In doing so, they will learn how data is prepared to gain valuable insights for research. This event will run from 10:00 – 15:00 and be in german.

If you know any girls aged older than 12 who would love to explore this opportunity, please encourage them to sign up using this link. Here, they can also find more information about the event and what to expect!

Thursday, February 13
13:00 – 
15:00

Data Engineer Forum: Bridge the Data Engineering Gap and Supercharge your Collaboration!

Location: Internal Event Only

This forum will bring together our CRC tandems of biomedical scientists and methods researchers with ongoing collaborations to tackle real-world challenges. Together, we’ll focus on:

  • Highlighting the critical role of data engineering in collaborative research.
  • Identifying and addressing gaps in data engineering.
  • Exchanging ideas, insights, and practical solutions.

Whether you’re navigating interdisciplinary teamwork or aiming to optimize your data strategies, this forum is your chance to learn from peers, share your experiences, and strengthen your collaborative edge.

Administrative Manager

Marc Schumacher

Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics,
Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center –
University of Freiburg