AI in practice: 5 ways to reduce costs and increase sustainability with the green economy

Our five-part AI.WI webinar series—each 60 minutes long and free of charge—offers concrete solutions for manufacturing companies, skilled trades, logistics, and retail.

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Are you struggling with high energy prices, material waste, or inefficient processes—but don't have time for experiments? This webinar series shows you tried-and-tested AI solutions with measurable results.

Whether in production, logistics, or retail: learn from companies and their partners who have already used AI to cut costs, reduce waste, and save energy.

Webinar 1: Green AI Hub pilot project: AI optimizes casting processes – less material, more efficiency

Monday, April 13, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Learn from Sven Pultar (DFKI/Green AI Hub) how MPG GmbH is saving 3.5% in materials and energy (370 tons less material, 48 tons CO₂ reduction) through AI-supported production data analysis – and how you can start your own pilot project.

 

Webinar 2: AI-based sales forecasting: Reducing food waste, saving costs

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Manuel Savadogo (Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hannover) shows how Maru Sushi UG uses AI forecasts based on weather, seasonal, and sales data to plan production volumes precisely – for less waste and higher sales.

 

Webinar 3: Data-driven energy management: Save up to 15% energy in 3 steps

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Alexander Röhrs (deepIng GmbH) explains how energy dashboards, AI algorithms, and automated data analysis can not only save you 10–15% in energy and costs, but also make it easier to meet compliance requirements.

 

Webinar 4: Intelligent 3D load optimization: 30% lower logistics costs, 30% less CO₂

Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ahmed Chabi (Visplu GmbH) demonstrates how AI-supported load planning increases truck utilization to 95%, reduces transport costs by 20–30%, and measurably reduces CO₂ emissions – integrable into existing ERP systems.

 

Webinar 5: Prompting a green business model: AI as a strategy booster

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Dr. Jöran Wrana (Head of the KI.WI Hannover network) will guide you interactively through practical AI prompts that you can use to develop sustainability strategies – using fictional examples from the HVAC, food, and logistics industries.

 

Funding for your AI projects related to sustainability

Are you planning an AI project with a focus on the green economy? The "Hannover Region Green Economy"funding program supports SMEs and medium-sized companies with up to 1,000 employees with a grant of up to €10,000 (max. 50% funding rate).

Take advantage of this opportunity to implement your ideas – we would be happy to advise you!

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