Four clusters are promoting ConnectAI on the future of Catalan industry

The ConnectAI Industry Congress will be the meeting point for experts, executives, and innovation leaders on January 28th and 29th. CosmoCaixa in Barcelona will host the event, organized for the first time by four clusters. The Digital Cluster of Catalonia, the Energy Efficiency Cluster of Catalonia (CEEC), the Catalan Water Partnership (CWP), and the Packaging Cluster are leading an initiative that will analyze the use of artificial intelligence in Catalan industry, with the support of the Government of Catalonia. More than 500 international leaders, companies, and pioneering projects will share strategies, experiences, and real-world solutions that will shape the roadmap for the new industry in Catalonia. The event will be an opportunity to discuss how to apply AI to industry effectively and sustainably. Artificial intelligence has become a key driver for rethinking processes, anticipating decisions, and optimizing critical resources such as water, energy, and materials. AI presents a unique opportunity to enhance competitiveness and industrial sustainability, as well as to transform how we produce and innovate. In light of this new paradigm, CongressAI will delve deeply into a technology that is changing the industrial landscape.

The unprecedented alliance of the four participating clusters takes place within the framework of the RETECH program, and is sponsored by companies such as Ayesa, LC Pack, Orange Empresas, and Amphos21. Its objective is to create a space for debate and knowledge sharing to advance towards a more competitive industry, better prepared for global challenges.

Real solutions for strategic sectors

The ConnectAI Industry Congress focuses on sharing real-world experiences and solutions in artificial intelligence applied to key sectors such as water, energy, packaging, and the digital industry. The program will open with an inaugural roundtable discussion in which sponsoring companies will debate the practical challenges of implementing AI and integrating it into business operations. The agenda features prominent voices such as Maria Galindo, Secretary of Digital Policies for the Government of Catalonia; Karina Gibert, professor and leading expert in artificial intelligence; Meri Rosich, CEO of Oceonomy; Josep Salvatella, founder and president of RocaSalvatella; Aleix Valls, CEO and founder of Liquid Lab; and Oriol Farré, director of Oracle in Iberia, among others. Connecting business, technology, and knowledge

The congress will also highlight the role of the Catalan innovation ecosystem with the participation of technology centers such as Eurecat and Leitat, as well as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). Through roundtables and networking sessions, companies like Schneider Electric, Oracle, and ENGIE will share experiences on the impact of AI on improving industrial efficiency and competitiveness.

A key challenge for the country's competitiveness

The adoption of artificial intelligence has become a determining factor for global economic competitiveness. In this context, the ConnectAI Industry Congress positions itself as a meeting point to connect business, technology, and talent, and to promote collaborative projects with a real impact on the productivity and innovation of Catalan industry. The ConnectAI Industry Congress is a space to share challenges, generate ideas, and build joint projects through networking and co-creation sessions. The event fosters new alliances between companies, technology centers, and institutions with the participation of national and international experts, who will demonstrate how artificial intelligence is transforming processes, improving efficiency, and opening up new industrial models for the future.