Process Technology Forum Program

Keynote Summary – Process Systems in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

The talk begins by showcasing a variety of compelling real-world applications of process systems, for example, within the manufacturing sector. These examples highlight what can be achieved through process systems, i.e., process automation, contextual data acquisition, and the seamless integration of Business Process Management and the Internet of Things. Then, we will explore how recent breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to accelerate the development of process systems by keeping the human in the loop. Conversely, we outline how process systems themselves can shape and steer AI-driven solutions by providing framed autonomy through agentic process orchestration.

Stefanie Rinderle-Ma is a full professor at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and holds the Chair of Information Systems and Business Process Management. Her research interests focus on process-oriented information systems, flexible and distributed process technologies, compliance management, as well as production and process intelligence. The overarching goal of her research is to enable and accelerate digitalization and automation through processes and at the same time keep the human in the loop. Application areas comprise manufacturing and health care.