Annual event discussed the impact of Digital Transformation and the direction of Industry 4.0 in the country
Between November 6th and 8th, Alagoas hosted the Edge Experience, EdgeX, a technical-scientific event that promotes a rich debate on the impact of Digital Transformation on the Brazilian economy, as well as comprehensive discussions on the direction of Industry 4.0 in Brazil.
Promoted by Vertex – Institute of Technology and Innovation, and the Edge Innovation Center of the Federal University of Alagoas (Ufal), EdgeX brought together around 50 representatives from the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, Digital Innovation, among others, from large companies that invest in research and development in Brazil. The meeting also brought together partner institutions, such as the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), Embrapii, Softex, Finep, Ufal, the Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation of Alagoas (Secti), and the Foundation for Research Support of the State of Alagoas (Fapeal).
“EdgeX places Alagoas in a prominent position in the Brazilian Innovation Ecosystem, attracting investments to the sector and enhancing the results of the event for professionals working in research, development and innovation in the state”, says Willy Tiengo, coordinator of the Edge Innovation Center and Professor at the Ufal Institute of Computing.
In its 3rd edition, EdgeX included visits to the Jaraguá Innovation Center, in Maceió, and to the Edge Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Embedded Systems laboratories at the Federal University of Alagoas, with a presentation of the structure and technical staff that create projects aimed at developing Industry 4.0 in Brazil. The event also featured technical lectures, with presentations of case studies, and discussions on topics such as Culture of Innovation and Process Debureaucratization.
According to the president of the Vertex Institute, Jean Paul Neumann, EdgeX contributes to expanding the debate on the innovation ecosystem in the state. “The event is essential to boost our innovation ecosystem, in addition to contributing to the Research and Development sector, and also attracting representatives of companies with potential to invest in Alagoas,” he explains.
Softex Vice President Diônes Lima, who gave a lecture at the opening of the event, highlighted Edge as an institution and hub for skilled labor. “Today, Edge is an institution that stands out in terms of Science, Technology and Innovation, especially in what is our focus, which is the training of Human Resources and the development of Artificial Intelligence. What do we understand from this good relationship we have today with Edge? Precisely that this place will become a hub for supplying labor and technology for the entire country, which is why Softex invests in Edge,” he pointed out.
