Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technological trend; it is a transformative force that is accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable carbon sources in the chemical and materials industry. This represents one of the greatest industrial challenges since the beginning of the industrial revolution, requiring the most advanced digital solutions available. AI is emerging as the key enabler of this transformation.
Recognising the transformative power of artificial intelligence, nova-Institute is actively shaping this development by holding this conference. The AI Circular Economy Conference will bring together all relevant stakeholders to discuss the need for AI solutions in a circular economy in the chemistry and materials sector and to match these needs with technical solutions from scientists and developers.
Featuring top experts in AI development, chemical and plastics manufacturing, biotechnology, agriculture, recycling and sustainability, this interdisciplinary event will explore the latest developments in the field.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
• High-tech innovators are delivering cutting-edge AI solutions for science and industry.
• Chemical and plastics producers are using AI to innovate more quickly, efficiently, and sustainably.
• The agricultural and biomass sectors are using AI in precision farming to increase yields, lower the environmental impacts and close the loop on material flows.
• Cutting-edge applications of AI, including AI-assisted modelling of CCU processes and catalysts, optimisation of CO2 capture, and the design of novel chemical pathways such as those involving electrochemistry.
• Use of AI for process control and optimisation in depolymerisation, advanced waste stream sorting and feedstock analysis, as well as quality assurance of recycled materials.
Venue Information:
Maternushaus
Cologne, Germany (and online)
4-5 March 2026
Contact:
Kristijan Mršić
kristijan.mrsic@nova-institut.de