Seminar series
We are proud to introduce the 2026 ACSOS seminar series, a series of talks by high-profile researchers who contribute to the field of autonomous and self-* systems.
Check the latest schedule for our seminar series:
| Speaker | Title | Date |
| Alessandro Vittorio Papadopoulos (Mälardalen University) | On the Edge of the Cloud: Making Smart Systems Predictable When Time Matters | May 27, 2026 · 5:30–7:00 PM (CET) |
| Peter Lewis (Ontario Tech University) | Reflective Social Intelligence for Autonomous Agents | April 2, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 AM (ET)/3:00-4:00 PM (GMT) |
Alessandro Vittorio Papadopoulos (Mälardalen University): On the Edge of the Cloud: Making Smart Systems Predictable When Time Matters
Edge-to-cloud systems link devices and cloud computing for fast, efficient services. In this seminar, Prof. Alessandro Vittorio Papadopoulos will explain how they work, why predictability matters in time-sensitive contexts, and the key challenges and solutions in making such systems reliable.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 5:30–7:00 PM (CET)
Event location: Sala Armi, Palazzo Malvezzi, via Zamboni 22 – In presence and online event
Attend online: Join on Microsoft Teams
Register in person: Book your seat
Event info: https://site.unibo.it/isa/en/events/on-the-edge-of-the-cloud-making-smart-systems-predictable-when-time-matters
Peter Lewis (Ontario Tech University): Reflective Social Intelligence for Autonomous Agents
As AI systems become more autonomous and increasingly embedded in everyday life, social intelligence is becoming just as critical as technical capability. Today’s AI systems often exhibit superhuman performance in narrow domains, yet lack key aspects of human social reasoning—creating challenges as they interact more deeply with people and institutions.
In this seminar, Dr. Peter Lewis will explore how autonomous systems can be designed to function effectively within hybrid human–AI societies. Using the case study of institution formation for the sustainable governance of shared resources, he will demonstrate how agent-based modeling and evolutionary game theory provide complementary tools for understanding and shaping collective behavior.
Date & Time: Thursday, April 2, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 AM (ET)/3:00-4:00 PM (GMT)
Please RVSP here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GEUyNNNX0wIRVk
Event info: https://tdai.osu.edu/events/tdai-speaker-series-reflective-social-intelligence-autonomous-agents