ESTEP's AI-4 Steel Workshop, held on April 15-16, 2026, in Leoben, Austria, is a two-day event focused on how artificial intelligence can be applied in the steel industry. It brings together experts from industry, research, and policy to explore trends, opportunities, and challenges of using AI in steel production, including process optimization, digital twins, workplace safety, and sustainability. The workshop also discusses costs, benefits, and barriers to adopting AI, and shares best practices and real-world applications across the steel value chain.
Giovanni Bavestrelli, Data Science Director, will present "AI enhanced Digital Twin for reheating furnaces" during Session 3 - Digital Twin & Process Modelling at 03:10 PM.