On March 26 and 27, the Department of Information Systems, together with the Professional School, participated in data:unplugged – Europe’s largest event dedicated to data and artificial intelligence.

The event provided a central platform for exchange between academia, industry, and society. The Department of Information Systems took the opportunity to present current research projects and engage with professionals, researchers, and data enthusiasts from a wide range of disciplines. The focus was particularly on innovative approaches at the intersection of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and practical application areas.

The numerous conversations at the booth highlighted the strong interest in applied research as well as in collaboration opportunities between research and practice. The open dialogue once again highlighted the importance of connecting cutting-edge research with practical applications to drive innovation forward.

Die Stadtwerke Münster und der Energieversorger ENERVIE aus Hagen starten gemeinsam mit der Universität Münster und der Fachhochschule Südwestfalen die neue Stiftungskooperation „Future of Utilities Lab“. Sie soll Forschung zur digitalen Transformation, etwa durch den Einsatz künstlicher Intelligenz (KI), in der Energiewirtschaft fördern. Die Universität Münster ist im Rahmen des European Research Centers for Information Systems (ERCIS) beteiligt, das von Prof. Dr. Jan vom Brocke, Direktor des Instituts für Wirtschaftsinformatik, geleitet wird.