The first AIR Conference took place on February 23, 2022. Originally conceived as a large-scale, annual live networking event in a convention format, the conference had to be held virtually due to the ongoing challenging pandemic situation.
Despite the circumstances, the format was very well received, and nearly 80 participants gathered in the virtual space to learn about current topics in the field of artificial intelligence through four expert presentations.
What makes AIR special? “goAIR – Artificial Intelligence Regensburg” is a cross-cluster project carried out in collaboration with the Cluster Mobility & Logistics (R-Tech GmbH), Sensor Technology Cluster/Strategic Partnership for Sensor Technology e. V., the IT Security Cluster e.V., and BioPark Regensburg GmbH. The goal is to pool the respective clusters’ expertise and offer member companies a joint service portfolio for the cross-industry promotion of AI-driven innovations. This provided insights into four different focus areas of the AIR partners.
Both speakers, Prof. Dr. Georg Stephan Barfuß, Head of the Department of Economy, Science, and Finance for the City of Regensburg, and Alexander Rupprecht, Managing Director of R-Tech GmbH, emphasized in their opening remarks Regensburg’s pioneering role in the field of artificial intelligence. Its distinctive cluster structure, with close integration between business, academia, and research and development, makes it a unique catalyst for technical innovations.
This was also evident in the first presentation: Dr. Christian Otto of OptWare GmbH gave a presentation titled “Optimization of Adaptive Process Chains,” in which he introduced a project that came about through the efforts of the Mobility & Logistics Cluster. Following that, Mirko Ross, CEO of asvin, highlighted in his presentation the importance of “greater security for supply chains” and the role AI plays in this context. Dr. Wolfgang Schnurrer of Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co. KG addressed the challenges and best practices associated with AI in video technology in his presentation.
Finally, Dr. Sindy Neumann of Numares AG provided a fascinating insight into the field of medical technology with her presentation titled “The Use of Machine Learning in the Development of Diagnostic Tests.”
Philipp Berr from the Office for Economy and Science of the City of Regensburg served as the moderator for the afternoon.
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