Digital Transformation Technology Webinar

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During this event 4 different academic experts will present and discuss new and existing technologies that are driving the ongoing process of digital transformation. 

The invitation letter and more information on the event can be found under the following link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event_media/download/13254.

1st presentation: Integrated Energy value Chains – Research Perspective (Dr. Valentina Janev)
Abstract: The European electricity system undergoes significant changes driven by the European Union (EU) common rules for the internal market for electricity, as well as by the climate action agenda. In this context, the challenges that result from penetration of variable renewable energy sources) in the electricity value chain and the need for future innovative solutions are discussed. Results from currently running EU projects will be presented.

2nd presentation: Context Aware Monitoring (Prof. Axel Jantsch)
Abstract: Context aware monitoring denotes the model-free analysis of sensor signals to identify and track important states, modes, and anomalies in the signal in real-time. It holds the promise (a) to be simple to develop and deploy, because no complex models of the system under observation have to be constructed, and (b) to be deployable close to the sensor in resource limited devices. Context Aware monitoring has been applied in diverse domains for monitoring personal health, hydraulic circuits, AC motors, and smart grids.

3rd presentation: Knowledge Graphs for Energy - Challenges and Opportunities (Prof. Emanuel Sallinger)
Abstract: The rapid evolution of the energy sector in the last few years has raised many challenges and opportunities for digital transformation. Building AI systems that support such a transformation that are explainable, trustworthy and transparent remains a challenge. In this keynote, we are going to show how Knowledge Graphs, an AI term popularized by Google that has since been adopted throughout academia and industry, can play a pivotal role.

4th presentation: Hidden Malware Communication in Critical Infrastructures (Prof. Tanja Zseby)
Abstract: Communication networks are necessary for operating smart grids but also bring new risks of cyber-attacks to critical infrastructures. In order to prevent detection, sophisticated malware uses hiding techniques to conceal the existence of communication structures for malware spreading, data exfiltration or command and control activities. In this talk different methods to establish hidden communication in smart grid environments are presented. It is shown how even necessary security measures, such as authentication methods and digital signatures, can be turned into carriers for hidden communication. Methods to prevent or detect hidden communication channels in smart grid environments
are discussed.

Agenda
13:10 – 13:15: Welcome
13:15 – 13:20: Opening (DI Dr. Johannes Stöckl - AIT)
13:20 – 13:45: Integrated Energy Value Chains (Speaker: DI Dr. Valentina Janev – Mihajlo Pupin Institute)
13:45 – 14:30: Context Aware Monitoring (Speaker: Prof. Axel Jantsch – TU Vienna)
14:30 – 14:45: Coffe break
14:45 – 15:30: Knowledge Graphs for Energy - Challenges and Opportunities (Speaker: Prof. Emanuel Sallinger – TU Vienna)
15:30 – 16:15: Hidden Malware Communication in Critical Infrastructures (Speaker: Prof. Tanja Zseby – TU Vienna)
16:15: End of Online Event