ADViCE – Decarbonising Manufacturing Inputs Webinar [Online]

Manufacturing processes are a significant contributor to global GHG emissions, with heavy industry responsible for nearly 40% of global CO2 emissions.

However, the task of decarbonising manufacturing is complex and costly, often requiring a complete overhaul of production processes and finding low-carbon alternatives for feedstocks and raw materials.

Presenting the different decarbonisation challenges that exist in the manufacturing sector, this webinar explores the different artificial intelligence (AI) tools available for decarbonising inputs and processes.

Topics will include the design of low-carbon manufacturing processes, implementation of onsite renewables and storage solutions, as well as carbon accounting and modelling.

This event is organised by the Artificial Intelligence for Decarbonisation’s Virtual Centre of Excellence (ADViCE), aimed at the development of innovative artificial intelligence technologies for decarbonisation applications to support the transition to Net Zero.

As a collaboration between Digital Catapult, Energy Systems Catapult, and The Alan Turing Institute, and as part of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, ADViCE will be delivering a series of webinars focused on key challenges identified in the ADViCE: AI for Decarbonisation Challenges report, which highlights key areas that could benefit from AI adoption in the effort to decarbonise.

This webinar will be of particular interest to potential AI adopters within the manufacturing sector who are exploring decarbonisation solutions as part of the full manufacturing process, especially with regards to inputs.

Active participation is also encouraged from:

• AI developers and innovators
• Investment community
• Local government authorities
• Regulatory authorities
• Academia and research centres
• AI for Decarbonisation and ADViCE ecosystem contributors

This webinar will highlight cutting-edge AI startups that have made significant contributions to decarbonising manufacturing inputs. These companies will share insights and case studies for solutions to decarbonise manufacturing processes including:

• Leveraging AI for data analysis and visualisation within supply chains, 
• Carbon tracking and modelling facilitated by AI
• Harnessing AI for the design and optimisation of new manufacturing processes

As part of a panel discussion, AI developers and adopters will explore some of the existing challenges surrounding AI adoption in manufacturing, including finding relevant datasets to fuel AI tools to deciphering the tangible benefits of AI tools for manufacturers.

• Introduction / state of play of AI for net zero
• Deep-dives into AI tools for decarbonising industry
• Panel Discussion
• Q&A Session