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 SUPSI 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 - SUPSI)
• 17:30 – 18:45    AI in manufacturing: trends and maturity models (Andrea Bettoni - SUPSI)
• 18:45 – 19:00    Break
• 19:00 – 20:00    Applications examples (Andrea Bettoni - SUPSI)

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 - SUPSI)
• 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 - SUPSI)
• 15:00 – 15:15    Break
• 15:15 – 17:00    Circular Economy value idea creation game (Silvia Menato, Valentina Buzzi Franzoso – SUPSI)

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 this form by the 8th of November. Confirmation and payment instructions will follow upon acceptance.

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