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The Frontier Research Club 2026 Series

Beyond the Bench: Engineering Autonomous AI Research Loops

Accelerating the pace of scientific discovery through high-performance compute infrastructure and generative AI intelligence.

The traditional scientific method is evolving. As we move toward a future of autonomous laboratory environments and self-correcting research loops, the bottleneck is no longer just the hypothesis—it is the scale of computation and the depth of integrated AI toolkits.

Designed specifically for Principal Investigators, Lab Leads, and academic researchers, the Frontier Research Club addresses these core challenges: overcoming local hardware limits through grant-funded TPU and GPU infrastructure, and accelerating time-to-discovery by embedding foundation models—from AlphaFold to the Gemini API—directly into automated scientific workflows.

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Hamburg, Munich & Zurich at Google Campuses

savings 100% Free Grants

Direct access to complimentary University Cloud Credits

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AlphaFold, Gemma, Earth Engine & Quantum AI

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Exclusive exchange for PIs, Postdocs & PhDs during Apéro

Schedule & Flow

Event Agenda

A compact afternoon of expert keynotes, hands-on implementation, and peer academic exchange.

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Check-in & Coffee

14:30

Welcome reception and badge collection.

Welcome Reception & Badge Collection
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15:00

Frontier Infrastructure

Gain exclusive insights into Google Cloud’s high-performance compute ecosystem, including purpose-built TPUs and the latest GPU architectures designed for massive-scale simulations.

Hardware & TPUs • High Performance Compute
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15:30

The Spark Talk

Featured

Our keynote session focused on the architecture of "Research Loops"—the process of integrating Gemini into experimental design to create self-driven discovery cycles.

Keynote • Autonomous Feedback Loops
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16:30

Peer-to-Peer Frontier Research

A curated selection of 2-3 presentations from leading researchers currently utilizing AI to push the boundaries of their respective fields.

Academic Spotlights • Case Studies
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Collaboration Break

17:30

Networking and refreshment service.

Networking & Refreshment Service
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18:00

The AI for Science Stack

Direct access to Google Cloud’s specialized toolkits, including AlphaFold for protein structure prediction, Gemma for lightweight open models, Earth Engine for geospatial analysis, and Quantum AI.

AlphaFold • Gemma • Earth Engine • Quantum
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18:00

Zero-Cost Entry via University Grants

Learn how to navigate and secure free University Grants, providing your lab with the compute credits and funding necessary to launch ambitious projects without budget constraints.

Cloud Credits • Research Grants Program
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18:30

Practical Implementation

A technical walkthrough on setting up Gemini via API through AI Studio, ensuring you can transition from theory to deployment immediately.

AI Studio • Gemini API Hands-on Setup
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Apéro & Exchange

19:00

Conclude the day with an informal networking hour to exchange ideas with Google Engineers, Cloud Solutions Architects, and academic peers over drinks and appetizers.

Networking & Drinks at Hamburg Campus
Exclusive Google Campuses

2026 Locations & Venues

Choose your preferred date and venue at one of the three Google Campus locations in Hamburg, Munich, or Zurich.

Hamburg Germany

Google Hamburg

Monday, September 21, 2026

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ABC-Str. 19
20354 Hamburg
apartment 9th Floor (Event Space)

check Complimentary Apéro & Partner Exchange

check Limited capacity for academic institutions

Munich Germany

Google Munich

Monday, November 9, 2026

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Erika-Mann-Str. 33
80335 München
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check Complimentary Apéro & Partner Exchange

check Deep focus on Autonomous Research Loops

Zurich Switzerland

Google Zurich

Thursday, December 3, 2026

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Europaallee 36
8004 Zürich
domain Building F (CH-ZRH-EURF)
Floor: 1st Floor (L1) Room: 1-1A26

check Complimentary Apéro & Partner Exchange

check Direct connection to Zurich Main Station (HB)

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Reserve Your Seat at the Frontier Research Club

Participation is complimentary for faculty, researchers, lab leads, and academic staff. Please complete the registration form below.

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Complimentary attendance • Confirmation will be sent by email following academic verification.