The event “Water management in transition – How will artificial intelligence change our industry” on February 14, 2024 at the Erbacher Hof in Mainz was filled to capacity. The organizers Ecoliance GreenTech Innovation GmbH, in close cooperation with the Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy and Mobility (MKUEM) Rhineland-Palatinate, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), Trier University of Applied Sciences and other cooperation partners such as the RLP Association of Municipalities and Cities, the DWA, the LDEW and VKU, were very satisfied with the response. “This event really struck a chord,” said Michael Jakob, Managing Director of Ecoliance GreenTech Innovation GmbH and Winfried Schreiber from MKUEM.
One highlight of the event was the inspiring speech by Climate Protection Minister Katrin Eder. With great conviction and foresight, she emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) for the water industry: “Artificial intelligence in the water industry is not just a technological innovation; it is an indispensable step towards a sustainable and future-proof industry.” These words set the tone for a series of presentations and discussions that highlighted the broad spectrum and diversity of AI applications in the industry.