AI and digitization: steps forward for the energy and construction sectors

The end of EDIH-Energy in the Built Environment (EDIH-EBE) is approaching, and we don’t let that go unnoticed! We look back at the achievements of the project, but above all, we take a look to the future. What are the possibilities of AI for digital transformation in the built environment? What can’t be done yet? And how can you apply AI in your business? Mark June 12 in your calendar now, because you don’t want to miss this!

Programme

• 9 am – Reception with coffee
• 10 am – Welcome by Frederik Loeckx, Managing Director of Flux50
• 10u10 – Keynote: Welcome to the exponential AI era: An enlightening keynote on the growth and possibilities of AI by Dado Van Peteghem.
• 10:40 am – Pitching Session: Four diverse pitchers give their views on how artificial intelligence is already making a difference today and how it will shape tomorrow’s industry.
  • Explainable AI for household energy management systems – Matthias Strobbe (EnergyVille/imec/UGent)
  • AI applications to address contractor problems – Tycho De Back (Buildwise)
  • Sam Van Acker (Bright Energy)
• 11:15 am – Panel Discussion: Today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities: In a panel discussion, Frederik Loeckx (Flux50), Caroline Deiteren (Embuild Flanders), Inge Neven (VITO), Pieter Van Geite (Buildwise) and Anke Albregts (VLAIO) will discuss the AI landscape in Flanders.
• 12h30: network lunch: for more info, check the detailed program via the button below
• 14h – 15h30: Parallel sessions: Choose from three sessions below:
  • Session 1 – Smarter with AI: Innovation opportunities and subsidies for the building sector (i.c.w. VLAIO)
  • Session 2 – Three Deep Dives: Learn more about the different aspects of AI during three in-depth presentations
  • Session 3 – Workshop: Learn to pitch like a pro (in collaboration with Voka): Learn how to present your company strongly to investors during a practical pitch workshop.
• 15:30 – 16:30: Networking reception