The MasterMinds annual partner event 2023

How can we use a data-driven approach, and unsupervised learning, to segment customers into groups with similar risk aversion, to help prevent accidents? What is an effective way of using augmented reality and virtual reality training in maintenance tasks? Will the use of a serious game help to better understand the complex decision-making process in a port and help face the challenges of the energy transition? These and many more topics were discussed at the MasterMinds annual partner event on Tuesday 12th December. 

The MasterMinds annual partner event was organized by Tilburg University in the MindLabs building,in Tilburg. The objective of this event was to bring together the MasterMinds partners to share insights, reflect on the past project period, look forward to the future period, and interact with each other.

Fortunately, we have the pictures to remember this great event by! You can view them here.

After a welcome by prof. dr. Max Louwerse, principal investigator of the MasterMinds project, both (business) partners as well as scientists from Tilburg University took to the floor to share their MasterMinds projects. After presentations from partners The Port of Rotterdam, Marel, Interpolis, Fontys ICT and different scientists from Tilburg University, it was time for demonstrations in the labs given by the PhD-candidates of the projects. This was followed by the opportunity to liaise with colleagues, share ideas and make new connections, while enjoying drinks and snacks. 

The event was a full program with fascinating insights and fantastic examples of innovations in AI! For instance, we learned about the ambition of the Port of Rotterdam to create a zero emission port, while facing a lot of challenges to accomplish this. With using a serious game, the Port of Rotterdam wants to create more awareness in their organization and gain more insights into the complex decision making processes in a port. Another example is that of the organization Marel, who are always interested in new successful training methods. They are investigating how they can train engineers from all over the world by using augmented and virtual reality training. Also, Interpolis explained how they are learning a lot in the MasterMinds project about using data science and unsupervised learning techniques to investigate how to effectively communicate to their customers. These are only a few examples of the great work that is being done! 

What is clear from the MasterMinds projects – and the annual partner event – is that innovation starts with collaborative efforts. Collaborations between knowledge institutions and industry being a great example. 

Would you like to know more about the MasterMinds project? Please visit the MasterMinds website and go to https://mastermindsproject.eu/.