Opening of Aarhus University Centre for Digitalisation, Big Data and Data Analytics (DIGIT)

The digital revolution is already radically impacting our societies, industries and businesses

The last 50 years’ achievements within electronic hardware, computer processing improvements and software algorithms and tools have substantially transformed global society. In a somewhat populist term, this is being called “The Forth Industrial Revolution” or “Industry 4.0.” It has only just started but will accelerate in pace in the decades to come.

A number of digital disciplines and technologies are globally associated and interconnected to this technological revolution, primarily cyber-physical systems, Internet-of-Things, 5G, cloud computing, block-chain, machine and information learning, big data analytics, cyber security, virtual and augmented reality, drones, robots, nano-satellites and autonomous systems in general.

DIGIT will integrate world class fundamental and applied research activities within these digital disciplines across Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering. In order to succeed, AU DIGIT has a strong commitment to closely cooperate with relevant industrial partners.

DIGIT will bring Aarhus University into the global elite within research in digital technologies. You are invited to participate in the opening of this exciting venture. We look forward to seeing you.

• Admission is free, but please register here (deadline 24. September 2017)
• Download invitation (PDF)
• Find directions to the opening event
• Read more about DIGIT Research Activities

Programme

14:30 Welcome and official opening of DIGIT
Niels Chr. Nielsen, Dean, Aarhus University

14:45 The Importance of Digitalisation for the Future
Jacob Bundsgaard, Mayor of Aarhus Kommune
Steen M. Lynenskjold, Executive VP & COO, Terma A/S - click to see presentation
Marianne Kjeldgaard Knudsen, Senior Director , GRUNDFOS Holding A/S - click to se presentation
Brian Gottorp Jeppesen, CEO, Mjølner Informatics A/S - click to see presentation

15:45 Introduction to DIGIT. Vision and plans for the new research centre
Peter Gorm Larsen, Professor, DIGIT Centre Leader, Aarhus University- click to see presentation

16.15 Reception and demonstrations in the Nygaard Foyer
Learn more about current research activities and projects within digital technologies and network with the strong team of researchers from DIGIT

Digitalisation seminar on 14 November

On Tuesday 14 November 2017 from 9am to 4pm, the Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, hosts a digitalisation seminar.

Come and hear about research carried out in digitalisation and smart industry, and learn about what companies have taken away from these research projects.

• Admission is free, but please register here (deadline 6 November 2017)