Dr. Maria Barros Weiss

Dr. Maria Barros Weiss is a leading expert in AI and digital innovation, with over 20 years of experience across digital ecosystems, AI, data infrastructures, and communication networks.

In her current role at Fraunhofer IAIS, she leads the strategic coordination and ecosystem engagement of the AI-on-Demand Platform, one of the European Commission's flagship initiatives for strengthening the AI landscape in Europe.

She holds a PhD from the University of Bonn, Germany, and an MSc in Engineering from the University of Porto, Portugal, with a focus on machine learning techniques for language models.

She has extensive experience delivering large-scale projects. Her work focuses on advancing early-stage innovation in AI-based data infrastructures, supporting industrial competitiveness and technological sovereignty in a rapidly evolving global landscape.