From AI to Sustainability: Tackling the Pressing Engineering Challenges at Future.Industry 2025
Discover how AI, HPC, and sustainable computing are revolutionizing engineering at Future.Industry 2025, Altair’s flagship event on March 5-6. Join top innovators from NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and more as they tackle today’s biggest engineering challenges, from agentic AI to digital twins.
26 Feb, 2025. 6 minutes read
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and digital twin technologies are evolving at an unprecedented pace, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence is bringing together top innovators and industry pioneers at its annual flagship event, Future.Industry 2025, on March 5-6th.
“The pace of innovation in computational intelligence has never been faster. Future.Industry is where leaders of all specialties and industries can explore, discuss, and make sense of the changes and technologies shaping our world,” said James R. Scapa, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Altair. “No matter what your expertise or skill level, Future.Industry has presentations and demonstrations that will equip you with the insight you need to drive innovation.”
With an agenda designed to cover today’s most vital engineering challenges, the event will feature leading experts from NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, Capgemini, Lucid Motors and more, alongside academic researchers and Altair specialists. Across the two days, attendees will gain insights into the biggest questions shaping engineering today, including agentic AI, digital threads, knowledge graphs, and edge computing.
The Big Picture: A Unified Approach to Technological Advancement
The event is geared towards audiences of all levels and disciplines, from industry veterans to students entering the field. Future.Industry 2025 promises to offer both high-level content as well as specialized industry- and topic specific presentations and panels. This year’s virtual event is structured to maximize engagement and insight. Day 1 and early Day 2 have main sessions featuring high-level discussions on key topics like agentic AI, knowledge graphs, edge computing, and sustainability.
The latter part of Day 2 will then break into four parallel tracks, giving you the opportunity to deep dive into specific subject areas. These tracks explore how AI-powered engineering, HPC, and sustainability are shaping industries today and how engineers can leverage these advancements for innovation and efficiency.
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Track 1: Design and Simulate Without Boundaries – Engineering Meets AI
The integration of AI into engineering is reshaping product design, making simulations faster and more efficient. This track will explore how AI-powered tools can help engineers push beyond traditional limitations, reducing time-to-market while improving performance and sustainability.
A prime example of AI-enhanced simulation is the work of Julia Koerner, an award-winning designer, with her latest Cactus Homes affordable housing project. During the main session on Day 1 of Future.Industry, Koerner will showcase how she leveraged Altair SimSolid to optimize intricate designs for architecture and fashion. By using AI-driven simulation, she was able to analyze complex geometries in record time without requiring traditional meshing methods. This approach demonstrates the potential of AI to revolutionize industries that rely on advanced simulation, from automotive to aerospace to consumer products.
For engineers working in architecture, construction, or product development, the implications of this track are significant. AI can help accelerate design cycles, optimize material use, and even predict performance outcomes, all of which ultimately lead to better products and solutions. This track provides a platform for engineers to learn how to integrate AI effectively into their existing processes, opening up new avenues for innovation.
Track 2: Accelerating AI Adoption for the Enterprise
AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s an essential tool for companies looking to remain competitive. However, integrating AI into engineering and enterprise operations presents challenges, from data silos to resistance to change. This track will address these challenges and showcase success stories of AI-powered transformation.
A key feature of this track will be the discussion of AI for Engineering applications. One example of AI’s impact on the enterprise can be seen in Altair’s collaboration with Merck KGaA, where AI and knowledge graphs have been utilized to power clinical operations. By applying AI in the form of large language models (LLMs) and data analytics, engineers in life sciences can improve efficiencies, drive research and development, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.
The lessons learned from this session are applicable to engineers in a wide range of industries, from healthcare to manufacturing, who are interested in exploring how AI can enhance their operations. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the practical challenges and benefits associated with AI adoption, and how to overcome those challenges to achieve meaningful transformation in their enterprises.
Track 3: HPC for Every Challenge – Any Workload, Any Scale, Anywhere
High-performance computing (HPC) is a critical component in solving some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges, from climate modeling to autonomous vehicle simulation. Track 3, "HPC for Every Challenge – Any Workload, Any Scale, Anywhere," will delve into how HPC is being used to address these challenges, and the growing role that cloud computing is playing in making HPC more accessible.
This track will highlight Altair’s collaboration with Google Cloud, which is enabling engineers to harness the power of HPC in the cloud, without the need for costly on-premises infrastructure. By leveraging Google Cloud’s advanced computational capabilities, engineers can access the computing power needed to run simulations at scale, regardless of their location or the complexity of the workload. This democratization of HPC opens up opportunities for smaller teams and individual engineers to solve problems that were once reserved for large organizations with significant computational resources.
Additionally, sustainable computing for both HPC and AI will be a key topic. Engineers in the energy, aerospace, and automotive sectors, among others, will benefit from insights into how sustainable computing practices can reduce the environmental impact of their high-performance simulations, contributing to a greener future.
Track 4: Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovators – Real-World Readiness for Engineering and Data Science Students
Image: Altair’s engagement with FIRST Robotics, an initiative that encourages high school students to get real world experience with tackling engineering challenges.
The future of engineering depends on the next generation of innovators, and Track 4 of Future.Industry, titled "Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovators – Real-World Readiness for Engineering and Data Science Students," therefore aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application.
This track will feature Altair’s engagement with FIRST Robotics, an initiative that encourages high school students to get real world experience with tackling engineering challenges. Through mentorship and collaboration with industry leaders, FIRST Robotics helps students build essential skills in design, problem-solving, and teamwork—skills that are critical for success in engineering careers.
For students and young professionals, attending this track offers a glimpse into the skills and experiences that are shaping the next wave of engineering leaders. For established professionals, it provides a valuable opportunity to engage with and support the development of future talent.
Why Attend Future.Industry?
Altair’s Future.Industry event offers something for every engineer, business leader and industry professional, regardless of their field or career stage. By attending, participants can gain insights into the latest advancements in AI, HPC, sustainable computing, and educational initiatives—all of which are shaping the future of engineering.
For those looking to enhance their technical knowledge, the event offers deep dives into specific applications of AI and HPC that are directly relevant to real-world challenges. For engineers seeking to expand their skill sets or improve efficiency within their own organizations, the event offers practical strategies for adopting these technologies at scale. And for students and early-career professionals, the event provides valuable exposure to cutting-edge tools and thought leadership that can help shape their future careers.
Altair’s Future.Industry event is more than just a showcase of technology—it’s a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation. Whether you are looking to stay ahead of the curve, solve complex challenges, or contribute to the development of the next generation of engineers, this event is an essential opportunity for professionals in the engineering community.
As computational intelligence continues to shape the future of engineering, events like Future.Industry provide a crucial platform for staying ahead of the curve.
To register and learn more about the event, visit Future.Industry 2025.