Program DSPE Conference 2023

Impact on Society (WORLD):
This section will discuss the new paradigm of ‘biomimetic evolution,’ where generative design mimics biological processes to revolutionize engineering. Imagine a world where our engineering solutions are as efficient, robust, and elegant as nature’s own designs. The synergy between AI and engineering isn’t just a trend; it’s a transformative force poised to accelerate change far more rapidly than anything we’ve seen before.
Transforming Organizations (WE):
The advent of AI enables a novel concept: “organisation as a Service.” Organizations will become more agile and adaptable, employing AI-driven generative designs to solve problems and create new products. These fluid, project-focused entities will far surpass the capabilities of traditional organizational structures, allowing for a more natural way to design and engineer solutions.
Shaping the Future Workforce (IT):
Including AI design tools in the engineering domain will not only disrupt but also enrich the workforce. As these tools take on complex calculations and scenario testing, engineers will be empowered to focus on creative, innovative solutions, ushering in a many-to-many economy where consumers become active participants in the design process.
Preparing Individuals for the New Age (ME):
What competencies should one hone to stay relevant in an era where AI can automate complex engineering tasks? While machines will excel in optimization and analytics, the human touch will remain irreplaceable for its creative and ethical considerations. This section will explore the skills that will define human relevance in a future augmented by AI and generative design.
This keynote is not just a glimpse into the future; it’s a roadmap for how we can actively shape it, using the untapped potential of AI to redefine the very essence of engineering and product development.

The technical complexity increases and the challenge is how to keep litho tools affordable.

Initially, it was used to enable long-haul telecommunications, through optical fibers, connecting cities, countries and continents with the internet. Nowadays, such communication links are getting into the servers and even into the processors, to enable high-bandwidth and energy-efficient communication in our datacenters and supercomputers. It is thus a key enabler for big data and artificial intelligence. Moreover, with this advance and maturing of the technology, new opportunities have arisen. These include applications in fiber sensors, biomedical sensors, metrology and even quantum and optical computing. In this talk, I will explain the technology, and show how it is and will be a key enabling technology for the future information society.