Engineering Challenges: AI’s future role in the Process and Manufacturing Industries

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09 September 2026 12:00 - 13:00
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The Challenge for Engineers
 

Engineers are continually challenged to reduce cost, improve quality, and ensure safe, compliant operations. As Artificial Intelligence emerges, it offers new opportunities—but also raises important questions across all process industries. 

In this webinar, we will explore where AI can deliver real value, including:

  • How to approach an effective AI strategy
  • The key questions engineers should be asking
  • Making the right choices in automation and operational technology
  • Where AI is already delivering measurable benefits
  • Understanding potential risks and unintended consequences 

We will focus on two core applications:

  1. Automation and control of physical processes
  2. Enhancing engineering and operational decision-making 

 Agenda

  • Introduction
  • Keynote: Questions for Engineering Leaders – Kevin Ruff
  • Case Studies: Khem Govender & Aaron Blair
  • Live Q&A
  • Closing 

AI in Engineering for Process Industries: Cutting Through the Hype to Deliver Real Value

This Event has been organised by the “Digital /Industry 4.0” Working Group of the Process Industries Division of the IMechE. It is hosted by the Process Industries Division and promoted across the Process Industries Community Hub. which includes the Centres in the North West and Yorkshire Regions, the Aberdeen Area, the East Midland Region and the Teesside area. . 

Click here to see all upcoming IMechE Process Industries local events NearYou or visit www.imeche.org/industry-sectors/process

 

Speaker(s)

Speakers: Kevin Ruff, Khem Govender, Aaron Blair Chair: Claire Edwards Panel: Sylva Maro Abarika

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Webinar
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United Kingdom

Contact Details

Noel Hensman
(+44) 0161 494 8845 United Kingdom
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Alternative contact Murat Islam
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