Energy
Research applying AI and data-driven methods to the energy sector - supporting the transition to clean, reliable, and autonomous energy systems.
Topics: smart grids, consumption forecasting, and renewable integration for energy autonomy.
If you're working on a question worth asking, bring it to Sarajevo.
For two days, Southeast Europe's largest AI gathering becomes the meeting point for the people building what comes next - engineers, founders, industry leaders, and the researchers whose questions push the field forward.
The Kiss the Future Research Stage is how your work joins that conversation. We're inviting students, early-career researchers, and research teams to share original contributions across AI, Energy, Sustainability, and Intelligent Systems, in three formats: research posters, oral presentations, and tiny papers.
Two awards recognize outstanding contributions: the Best Poster Award, and the Best Emerging Researcher Award, which includes a mentorship at Blum Institute, Bosnia and Herzegovina's first dedicated AI research institute.
AI Summit - Research Stage
Research Areas
All submissions must fit one of the following four domains. If you're unsure where your research belongs, choose the area closest to your main contribution.
Sustainability
Research that uses AI and digital tools to address climate change, mobility, and the shift to a sustainable economy.
Topics: climate modeling, green mobility, and circular economy optimization.
Intelligent Systems
Research on autonomous and embodied systems that perceive, decide, and act in the physical world.
Topics: autonomous drones, robotics, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence
Core research advancing the foundations, capabilities, and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence.
Topics: machine learning foundations, generative AI and large language models (LLMs), and ethical AI governance.
Choose your format
Submission Formats
Choose the format that best fits the stage of your research and how you'd like to share it.
Research Poster
Best for: completed research that benefits from visual presentation and direct conversations with attendees.
Share your work as an A1 poster displayed at the summit. Authors of selected posters will be invited to present in person and discuss their research with attendees. Posters should clearly present your research question, methodology, results, and conclusions.
- Up to three authors per poster
- Format: A1, submitted as .pdf and .jpg (total size up to 10 MB)
- Eligible for the Best Poster Award
Oral Presentation
Best for: completed research papers and findings worth presenting in depth from the stage.
Present your research live during the Research Stage sessions during Kiss the Future AI Summit in Sarajevo, on October 16th, 2026. Each speaker has 15 minutes for the presentation, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. Oral presentations should clearly walk the audience through your research question, methodology, results, and conclusions.
- Up to three authors per paper (one presenter on stage)
- Final materials submitted as .pdf and .pptx
Tiny Paper
Best for: work-in-progress research and hypotheses, ideal for early-stage researchers and exploratory work.
A short summary (max 500 words) of new or ongoing research. Tiny papers should clearly present your expected or preliminary results, and the conclusions drawn from the current state of your work. Selected papers will be featured in the Tiny Papers collection by Blum Institute and Bloomteq, and authors will present their work at the summit.
- Up to two authors per paper
- Submitted as .pdf
- Eligible for the Best Emerging Researcher Award, which includes a Blum Institute mentorship
Timeline
Key Dates
2 June
Call for Contributions opens
31 July
Deadline for abstract submissions
25 August
Notification of acceptance
5 September
Presentation and poster schedule released
15 September
Final materials due (slides, poster PDFs, tiny papers)
15-16 October
Kiss the Future AI Summit
Submission Requirements
All abstracts and tiny papers must meet the following:
- Language: written in English, with correct spelling and clear sentence structure
- Length: between 100 and 500 words
- Technical content: mathematical symbols and complex equations may be typed directly or embedded as images
- Author list: check author names and affiliations carefully, these are final once the submission deadline passes
Review Process
Every submission is reviewed against four criteria:
- Relevance of the topic to the chosen research area
- Quality of the research
- Clarity of presentation
- Contribution to the field
Applicants whose abstracts pass review will be notified by email and invited to submit their final materials.
How to Apply
Submit your abstract by 31 July.
We encourage all students, young researchers, and research teams working in STEM and AI-related fields to apply, whether you're sharing completed work, a finished paper, or an early-stage idea.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
The Research Stage is open to students, early-career researchers, and research teams working in STEM and AI-related fields. You can apply individually or as a team.
In what language do I submit?
All abstracts, tiny papers, and presentations must be in English.
How many authors can I include?
Research Poster and Oral Presentation: up to three authors. Tiny Paper: up to two authors. The first author serves as the contact person.
Can I update my submission after submitting?
Author names and affiliations are final once the 31 July deadline passes, so please review your submission carefully before submitting.
Will my work be published?
Selected Tiny Papers will be featured in the Tiny Papers collection by Blum Institute and Bloomteq.
What happens after I submit?
All submissions are reviewed against the criteria listed above. If your abstract passes review, you'll receive a notification by email by late August 2026 with instructions for submitting your final materials by 15 September.
For any other questions about the Research Stage, contact us at info@bluminstitut.ai
