Organizer

• AEE INTEC
• IEA Working Group on Digitalization for an Energy Efficient and Resilient Industry
• Technical University of Leoben

Supported by

• Plattform Industrie 4.0 Österreich
• EDIH AI5innovation hub

Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation are increasingly applied in industrial systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While many pilot projects show promising results, scaling AI across industrial operations remains a challenge. At the same time, industries are integrating renewable energy, electrification, and battery storage, increasing system complexity.

These challenges are addressed within IETS Task XVIII Subtask 4 and the proposed online workshop aims to discuss and finalize the draft version of the technical roadmap concerning the topic "Scaling AI in Industrial Energy Systems". The insights from the two previous workshops for the research (December 2025) as well as the industry perspectives (June 2026) on the current and future role of AI methods in industrial energy systems are the basis for this roadmap.

The workshop takes place as part of the IETS Task XVIII Subtask 4, where AEE INTEC is leading the Activity 5 – Roadmap.

Further information on the AEE INTEC website

The online workshop intends to combine expert input with interactive discussion to create both inspiration and structured stakeholder exchange. Keynote presentations from industrial best practice examples provide practical insights into existing AI applications and lessons learned from implementation and challenges to scaling use of AI in Industrial Energy Systems.

Preliminary agenda

• 1:00 pm Welcome & Introductory Remarks
  Brief introduction to IETS Task XVIII, the workshop objectives, and summary of previous workshops.
• Keynote Impulse Talks from Industrial Best Practice Examples
  (10 minutes + short Q&A)
  Two keynotes (tbd)
• Interactive Stakeholder Exchange: Discussing the draft version of the joint industry roadmap
  In this interactive session, participants will discuss the draft version of the joint industry roadmap and provide feedback based on their practical experience and industry needs. The exchange will help identify key priorities, gaps and necessary actions to further refine the roadmap and ensure its relevance for industrial stakeholders.
• Summary and Outlook
  Summary of key messages and outlook on the next steps.
• 3:00 pm Closure of workshop

Target Audience

• Researchers in the field of AI, digitalization, energy management, automation, or process optimization
• Industrial companies with experience in AI, digitalization, energy management, automation, or process optimization
• Industrial companies with emerging interest in AI methods for maintenance and operation of industrial energy systems
• Policy makers to discuss needed framework

Participant Information

• Attendance of the workshop is without charge
• Online-registration is mandatory

AEE INTEC
Jasmin Pfleger
Feldgasse 19
E-Mail: j.pfleger@aee.at