Speaker and Core Themes
The event featured distinguished guest Prof. Achim Rettberg, from Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences. An expert in Human-Machine Interface technologies for embedded systems, Professor Rettberg addressed the integration of Artificial Intelligence into safety-critical systems, discussing cloud-edge architectures, certification challenges, and the GAIA-X4AGEDA project.
Coordination and Outreach
Prof. Rettberg’s visit was encouraged and facilitated by Prof. Márcio Kreutz, Co-Advisor of the IEEE IES Student Branch Chapter at UFRN. This event is a key activity of the IES Hub in Natal, further establishing the city as a strategic point for high-level technological discussion. With an audience of over 50 participants, the activity served as a vital platform to showcase the IEEE IES Chapter’s initiatives to the entire university community, demonstrating the group’s impact and the opportunities it provides to UFRN students.
Closing and Networking
Following the presentation, attendees enjoyed a social gathering with refreshments. This session allowed for direct dialogue with the speaker and fostered networking among students, faculty, and researchers at DIMAP.
