Online Event
8 October 2024 11:00–12:30
Webinar - Get to know the research initiatives about Cognitive Computing Continuum: Intelligence and automation for more efficient data processing
Join our upcoming webinar to discover the innovative work of seven cutting-edge projects funded by the HORIZON Europe call "Cognitive Computing Continuum: Intelligence and Automation for More Efficient Data Processing": HYPER-AI, INTEND, EMPYREAN, ENACT, MYRTUS, Swarmchestrate and COGNETs.
This joint webinar will highlight the collaborative efforts and breakthroughs in the integration of the IoT-Edge-Cloud continuum, AI-driven resource management, and hyper-distributed computing ecosystems. Each project will share their future goals and expected contributions to advancing research in AI and the IoT-Edge-Cloud continuum, outlining the anticipated achievements within their respective domains.
Who should attend:
- Telecommunication Industries & ISP Providers
- ICT and IoT experts
- Application developers
- Business leaders and decision-makers
- Policy makers
- Academics and researchers
Key Takeaways
- Cutting-Edge Research: Discover the latest advancements from seven pioneering projects in cognitive computing and data processing funded by HORIZON Europe.
- IoT-Edge-Cloud Integration: Gain insights into how the integration of IoT, Edge, and Cloud technologies is revolutionising data processing and management.
- AI and Resource Management: Learn about AI-driven strategies for optimising resource management and enhancing efficiency in heterogenous computing environments.
- Future Goals and Innovations: Understand the future goals and expected contributions of each project, offering a glimpse into the advancements that plan to shape the industry.
Draft Agenda (CEST):
Moderator: Nicholas Ferguson Senior Project Manager at Trust-IT Services
- 11:00 - 11:10 | Introduction from Emiliano Corà - EU Commission Project Officer from European Health and Digital Executive Agency & Ana Juan Ferrer Policy Officer at DG CNECT - Download slides here
- Introduction of the topic and expected results.
- Short introduction of HYPER-AI & project synergies.
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- 11:10 - 11:15 | HYPER-AI: Hyper-Distributed AI Platform for Network Resources Automation and Management | Iakovos Michailidis from CERTH - Download slides here
- Overview of objectives, consortium, and expected outcomes.
- Key innovations and applications in industry use cases.
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- 11:15 - 11:20 | INTEND: Integrating Human-Like Intelligence into Cloud-Edge-IoT Computing | Hui Song from SINTEF - Download slides here
- Project goals and integration of human-centric AI.
- Key methodologies and cross-domain software tools.
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- 11:20 - 11:25 | EMPYREAN: Enabling Hyper-Distributed Computing via IoT Federations | Panagiotis Kokkinos from NTUA - Download slides here
- AI-driven decision-making and secure data management.
- Standardised APIs for diverse applications such as manufacturing and agriculture.
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- 11:25 - 11:30 | ENACT: Enhancing Resource Management with AI and Dynamic Graph Models | Alexandros Nizamis from CERTH - Download slides here
- Introduction of the innovative Application Programming Model (APM).
- Self-determining applications and validation across diverse use cases.
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- 11:30 - 11:35 | MYRTUS: Enhancing CPS through Edge, Fog, and Cloud Integration | Francesca Palumbo from UNICA - Download slides here
- Featuring a computing continuum ecosystem, composed of a reference infrastructure, a cognitive engine, and a programming environment, aligned with the EU-CEI standardisation effort and with other European activities.
- Proposing a 360° AI-based workload and resource management to foster performance and energy optimisation, while preserving security and trust.
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- 11:35 - 11:40 | Swarmchestrate: Introducing Self-Organising Swarms for Edge and Fog Computing | Tamas Kiss from University of Westminster - Download slides here
- Decentralised orchestration agents and blockchain-based trust.
- Dynamic application management and key innovations.
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- 11:40 - 11:45 | COGNETs: Integration of Edge, Fog, and Cloud Computing | Georgios Spanos from CERTH - Download slides here
- Project goals and integration of Edge, Fog, and Cloud Computing.
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- 11:45 - 12:30 | Panel Discussion & Q&A: Synergies and Future Directions
- Exploring potential synergies between the projects.
- Discussion on future research directions and collaborative opportunities.