Inauguration Event

Inauguration event of Bionic Intelligence Tübingen Stuttgart (BITS)

Tuesday 20 May 2025, 6 pm

Klösterle Weil der Stadt

The Future of Bionic Intelligence Begins Here:

On 20 May 2025, we will be celebrating the founding of the Centre for Bionic Intelligence Tübingen-Stuttgart (BITS) in the historic „Klösterle” in Weil der Stadt, the birthplace of Johannes Kepler.

The centre will be officially opened by Hans J. Reiter, Ministerial Director at the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and Arts, and by Karla Pollmann and Peter Middendorf, the two rectors of the participating universities.

This inaugural event represents an important milestone for the region and the scientific community. Leading BITS researchers will come together and two renowned speakers from the field, Auke J. Ijspeert and P. Read Montague, will provide fascinating insights into the latest research with a scientific keynote.

We look forward to your participation!

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How to Get to "Klösterle Weil der Stadt"

By Train

The Weil der Stadt train station is conveniently linked to the regional rail network.
Simply take the S6 to Weil der Stadt, and from there, it’s a short walk to Klösterle.

Service notice: From May 14 to May 27, 2025, S6 train services will be suspended between Renningen and Weil der Stadt. A replacement bus service (S6E) will operate throughout this period.

By Bus

  • From Tübingen:
    There will be a free shuttle from Tübingen to Weil der Stadt.
    Departure at the Hertie Institute, Otfried-Müller-Str. 25, at 4.15pm.
    Return journey at 9.30 pm from On-Site car park Klösterle.
  • From Stuttgart:
    Bus X74 runs hourly from the Universität (Schleife) stop, recommended latest departure 4.45 pm.
    Return by S-Bahn S6 to Stuttgart city centre.

    Or S6 to Leonberg, then bus X60 to Universität (Schleife).

By Car & Parking

There are two convenient parking options nearby:

  • Festplatz Parking – A larger parking area within walking distance of Klösterle.
  • On-Site Parking – A limited number of parking spaces are available directly at Klösterle.

We recommend using the Festplatz car park lot if the on-site car park is full.

BITS Kick-off - Klösterle Weil der Stadt