inter-Regional Innovations forum (iRIF)

Following the success of previous editions, we are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Interregional Innovation Forum (iRIF) 2025, dedicated to the promotion of energy efficiency, industrial IoT and smart metering. This event brings together experts from academia, industry and research institutions to discuss breakthrough innovations, foster collaboration and explore new opportunities for joint research and development projects.

Forum structure and agenda

The Forum comprises two intensive weeks of insightful presentations, networking opportunities and exclusive industry excursions.
 

Part I: Uzbekistan (September 9-14, 2025)

• Conference sessions & panel discussions at Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent with leading industry representatives, researchers and policy makers.

• Industry visits to major energy companies and production facilities.

• Exploration of innovation centers, such as the Jizzakh Free Economic Zone and the Technopark, including meetings with government representatives.

• Cultural experience: A guided architectural tour of Samarkand and Bukhara, offering historical and cultural insights.
   

Part II: Kazakhstan (September 15-19, 2025)

• Conference in Almaty, with the opening of the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences branch office, with the participation of the Kazakh Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Higher Education and representatives from Saxony-Anhalt.

• Visits to energy facilities, including thermal power plants (TPPs) and alternative energy sources.

• Industrial excursion to Pavlodar, the industrial center of Kazakhstan, known for its large metallurgical and energy-producing companies.

• Technical excursions presenting innovative energy and industrial solutions in real applications.

We invite speakers and participants to share their insights, present innovative solutions and engage in discussions on the latest trends and challenges in energy efficiency, IIoT and smart metering. The forum offers a unique opportunity to present research findings, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.
 

Key topics of the iRIF 2025

• Increasing energy efficiency in industrial applications

• Smart metering: the future of energy consumption monitoring

• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for intelligent energy management

• Integration of renewable energy sources into industrial networks

• Digitalization and AI to optimize energy infrastructure

• Innovative solutions for sustainable industrial development

Please note that these topics are indicative and we welcome contributions on other related topics.
 

Why participate?

• Get exclusive insights into the latest trends in energy efficiency, IIoT and smart metering

• Network with world-class researchers, policy makers and industry leaders.

• Discover business opportunities and potential R&D collaborations.

• Experience a unique combination of academic excellence, industrial expertise and cultural immersion.

All days of the forum are free to attend. For keynote speakers traveling as part of the IDEA.East project, airfare, hotel costs and partial accommodation costs may be covered.