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The goal of this intensive course is to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can support manufacturing companies to innovate along the journey towards sustainability. 
The course aims to cultivate a cohort of forward-thinking individuals ready to shape the future of the industry. It focuses on providing a holistic and impactful learning experience that prepares participants to make meaningful contributions at the intersection of AI and sustainable innovation. The programme includes project-based learning activities to enhance problem-solving skills and encourage teamwork and collaboration.
The intensive course is launched within the EIT manufacturing framework, and it is organized by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ in collaboration with the Università di Trento and Fondazione Hub Innovazione Trentino (HIT).

Language

The language of all the activities is English.

Contents

Thursday, 21st November 

• 17:00 – 17:30    Welcome and introduction to the course (Donatella Corti - ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ)
• 17:30 – 18:45    AI in manufacturing: trends and maturity models (Andrea Bettoni - ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ)
• 18:45 – 19:00    Break
• 19:00 – 20:00    Applications examples (Andrea Bettoni - ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ)

Friday, 22nd November 

• 09:00 – 10:00    How to present innovative ideas (Milena Bigatto - HIT)
• 10:00 – 10:15    Break
• 10:15 – 13:00    AI maturity model game (Donatella Corti, Davide Matteri - ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ)
• A teamwork aimed at learning how to guide a manufacturing company in the AI journey from a strategic perspective.
• 13:00 – 14:00    Lunch break
• 14:00 – 15:00    Introduction to Circular Economy (Silvia Menato - ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ)
• 15:00 – 15:15    Break
• 15:15 – 17:00    Circular Economy value idea creation game (Silvia Menato, Valentina Buzzi Franzoso – ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ)

Saturday, 23rd November 

• 09:00 – 10:00    AI beyond statistical models (Enrico Blanzieri – Università di Trento)
• 10:00 – 10:15    Break
• 10:15 – 13:00    Introduction to creativity and innovation (Milena Bigatto – HIT; Enrico Blanzieri – Università di Trento)
• Participants will explore and apply creative thinking techniques to generate AI-driven innovations that address sustainability challenges in manufacturing 
• 12:00 – 12:30    Launch of the team activity (Milena Bigatto – HIT)
• 12:30 – 13:30    Lunch break
• 13:30 – 15:30    Working on the team activity including final pitch presentation
• 15:30 – 16:00    Wrap up and concluding remarks

Target Group

Master's students and professionals working in the manufacturing sector (max. 25, min. 10; not enrolled in the EITM programme). To ensure an enriching and productive learning experience, a technical background is preferred. 

Tuition fee

The general fee including all the education activities and lunches is 200 €. 
Tuition waivers are foreseen for:

• students coming from the RIS countries: 150 €
• students coming from the EITM Master School partners universities: 150 €
• associates to stakeholders organizations: 150 €
• women are encouraged to join the school with an additional 50 € discount on the tuition fee of the relative category (they will pay 150 €, 100 € respectively)

Enrollment

An online application must be submitted with by the 8th of November. Confirmation and payment instructions will follow upon acceptance.

For further information, please contact: donatella.corti@supsi.ch.