AIOTI Workshop on Semantic Interoperability for Digital Twins
The AIOTI Workshop on Semantic Interoperability for Digital Twins is happening at the Centre Inria d’Université Côte d’Azur, France. This two-day event attracted almost 50 participants – industry professionals and researchers who are passionate about advancing the field of semantic interoperability.
On Day 1, participants are engaging in a full slate of activities beginning with an inspiring welcome and introductory session. Highlights include presentations by experts such as Dominique Hazaêl-Massieux and Dave Raggett from ERCIM, who are setting the stage for a series of discussions on the current landscape of semantic interoperability and its critical role in the development of digital twins. With digital twins serving as the virtual counterparts of real-world systems, the workshop emphasizes their potential to enhance prediction, simulation, and automation—essential capabilities for managing today’s complex digital ecosystems.
The program is packed with keynote presentations and interactive sessions that address important topics like controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, and ontologies. In particular, the sessions are sparking lively debates and providing practical insights into how semantic technologies can overcome data silos and foster open data exchange. Noteworthy contributions from industry experts include discussions on standards like the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) and insights into the role of generative AI in supporting data mapping and ontology reuse.
Laying the Foundations for the Next Generation of Information Systems
Support for this dynamic event is proudly provided by both the SmartEdge and Nephele projects. Their involvement underscores the collaborative commitment to driving innovation and establishing robust frameworks for semantic interoperability.
While some keynote talks are delivered online, the majority of the discussions and hands-on sessions benefit from the rich, in-person experience offered at the Inria Campus. This interactive gathering is not only advancing our understanding of semantic interoperability and digital twins but also setting the stage for new breakthroughs that will inform the next generation of information systems.