Part 1 of 2-Day Panel programme – Hosted by Innovate UK Business Connect
2-Day programme : ‘AI’ and Digital Technology Innovation for the Chemical Sector
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Is it all hot air? What is cutting edge but feasible for chemical companies to implement and where should chemical companies invest in R&D and research to ensure they are not left behind in the future? Innovate UK Business Connect will run two exciting sessions over Day 1 and 2 to help unpack these questions. So, if you are new to AI and digital technology innovation, or an expert, then please join the discussion!
Day 1 (Wed 21 May) Panel: Demystifying AI and digital tech for the chemical sector
Day 2 (Thur 22 May) Panel: Implementation of cutting-edge digital tools and AI for R&D and chemical manufacturing
Day 1 Session: Demystifying AI and digital tech for the chemical sector
Wed 21 May / Stage 5 / 13.00 – 14.00
Description: AI and digital technologies (such as robotics, LLMs, analytics and computer simulations) are increasingly touted as a way to boost productivity in the chemicals sector. But what exactly can these approaches provide today’s chemical company? Join us as we explore the capabilities (and limitations) of AI and digital technologies for chemical discovery, innovation and manufacturing.
Chair: Dr Matthew Reeves, Innovate UK Business Connect
Session speakers include:
- Dr. Ben Slater, Materials Innovation Factory/University of Liverpool
- Dr. Jeffrey Fitzpatrick, Materials Nexus
- Dr. Adam Clayton, University of Leeds
- Prof Kate Royse, STFC Hartree Centre
- Dr. Charlie Phillips, Intellegen
