The AI4I Academy is seeking highly skilled AI trainers, AI experts, and industry speakers to join its network of collaborators and contribute to the design and delivery of high-impact Artificial Intelligence learning programs.
We are looking for professionals with strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence, adult learning, instructional design, and training delivery who are interested in collaborating with AI4I Academy through future co-design and training opportunities.
This call aims to build a qualified network of external experts that AI4I Academy can engage for training initiatives, workshops, executive programs, technical labs, and industry-focused learning experiences.
The Opportunity
As part of its mission to accelerate AI adoption and support organizations in their digital transformation journey, AI4I Academy is developing a network of trusted trainers and experts capable of delivering learning experiences for different audiences, from employees and professionals to technical specialists and executive leaders.
Selected experts will be mapped according to their expertise, experience, availability, geographical mobility, and collaboration preferences, with the possibility of being involved in future training projects through collaboration agreements.
Areas of Expertise
AI4I Academy aims to build a network of experts capable of supporting the development and delivery of learning experiences across the following streams:
Your Profile
We are looking for professionals with experience in the following areas:
Training & Learning Expertise
Artificial Intelligence Expertise
AI4I Academy welcomes applications from professionals with complementary profiles, including learning experts, AI practitioners, industry specialists, AI governance experts, technical developers, and agentic AI architects. Not all applicants are expected to possess expertise across all domains.
Additional Assets
What We Offer
Collaboration with a Leading AI Innovation Ecosystem
You will join AI4I Academy’s network of experts contributing to the development of AI capabilities across organizations, industries, and professionals.
Opportunities to Co-Design Learning Experiences
Selected experts may contribute to:
Access to a Growing AI Community
You will become part of a network connecting researchers, professionals, companies, and organizations working on Artificial Intelligence adoption and innovation.
Flexible Collaboration Model
Through this call, AI4I Academy aims to map:
Based on future needs, experts may be contacted for specific training assignments and collaboration opportunities.
The collaboration will be entrusted in accordance with the D.Lgs.36/2023
Compensation
Compensation will be defined based on expertise, teaching experience, seniority, and the scope of the engagement.
Additional compensation may be considered for activities such as course design, content development, assessment activities, and other contributions to AI4I Academy initiatives.
How to Apply
To join the AI4I Academy external expert network, please submit:
Curriculum Vitae or Professional Profile
Please include:
Motivation Letter
Please briefly describe:
Availability
Please provide information regarding:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About AI4I Academy and AI4I
AI4I Academy is part of the Italian Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI4I), an application-oriented research institute founded to perform transformative research in Artificial Intelligence, driving innovation and industrial progress.
Through its education and training initiatives, AI4I Academy supports professionals, organizations, and institutions in understanding, adopting, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence by connecting scientific expertise with real-world applications and industry needs.
The Italian Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) was founded as a research institute to perform transformative, application-oriented research in Artificial Intelligence, driving innovation and industrial progress. The Institute is designed to engage and empower gifted, entrepreneurial, and ambitious researchers who are committed to generating real-world impact at the intersection of science, technology, and industrial transformation.
Competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, access to dedicated high-performance computing resources, state-of-the-art laboratories, and strong industrial collaborations are among the distinctive features that define AI4I. The Institute fosters a dynamic international environment and an ecosystem that supports the creation and growth of innovative startups.
AI4I’s mission is to advance scientific research, technology transfer, and, more broadly, Italy’s innovation capacity, promoting positive impact across industry, services, and public administration. To achieve this, the Institute contributes to building a research and innovation infrastructure that leverages AI methods, with a special focus on manufacturing processes and the broader Industry 4.0 value chain.
AI4I also maintains strategic relationships with leading organizations in Italy and abroad, including Competence Centers and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), positioning itself as an attractive destination for researchers, companies, professionals, and startups seeking collaboration and impact.