Special Sessions

Session organizers

Alfredo Vaccaro, Italy
Silvia Iuliano, Italy
Gian Marco Paldino, Belgium

Brief Description of the session thematic

Modern power systems are currently undergoing a paradigm shift driven by decarbonization policies and the large-scale integration of renewable energy sources. This transition is characterized by the progressive replacement of conventional large-scale synchronous generators with geographically dispersed, converter-based renewable power generators. Although this process is expected to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to climate change mitigation, it also introduces significant technical challenges for power system operation and control. In particular, the inherent variability and stochastic nature of renewable generation profiles, combined with the high degree of spatial dispersion of generation assets, the limited availability of flexibility resources for real-time balancing, and the substantial reduction of system inertia, profoundly perturb the dynamic behavior of power systems. These factors increase the complexity of system operation, reduce the natural damping of electromechanical oscillations, and raise the vulnerability of power networks to dynamic perturbations.

In this context, enhancing the resilience and security of modern power systems has become a central objective, fostering the development of advanced, AI-based decision support systems for system operation. Such tools aim to enable predictive, diagnostic, and pro-active functionalities by supporting the early detection, classification, and assessment of contingencies and dynamic events that may compromise system security. The effective implementation of these solutions requires robust data-driven methodologies capable of efficiently exploring, managing, and analyzing large-scale, high-dimensional datasets. Moreover, these methodologies must support semantic and ontological information modeling, as well as real-time or near real-time reasoning over heterogeneous data streams acquired from geographically distributed sensing infrastructures. Addressing these issues represents a key research challenge for ensuring the secure, reliable, and resilient operation of future low-inertia power systems.

To address these challenges, this Special Session aims to foster discussion on advanced methodologies and enabling technologies for data mining and data analytics in power system applications. Particular emphasis is placed on techniques for real-time and near-real-time processing of data streams acquired from heterogeneous sensor networks, as well as on methods for the extraction, integration, and analysis of both semantic and content-based information derived from high-resolution measurement infrastructures, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and phasor measurement units (PMUs).

Topics and Keywords

AI in Power Systems: Advanced modeling, operation, and control techniques
Proactive Management Systems: Enhancing security assessment in power systems
AI-Driven Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis: Real-time detection and diagnosis for transmission and distribution grids
Outage Risk Prediction: Assessing operational risks in transmission and distribution systems
Smart Meter Data Analytics: Leveraging AI for optimized energy storage systems

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Special Session 2 : Real-Time Embedded Artificial Intelligence systems

Session organizers

Imen Werda, Tunisia
Amina Kessentini, Tunisia
Amna Maraoui, Tunisia

Brief Description of the session thematic

Real-time embedded AI systems combine embedded systems with artificial intelligence to make intelligent decisions within strict time constraints. They are applied across a wide range of industries and domains thanks to their versatility, efficiency, and ability to reliably perform specific tasks. Positioned at the intersection of AI and embedded systems, this rapidly growing field brings intelligent capabilities to a broad spectrum of edge devices and applications. This section explores effective approaches for deploying AI techniques on embedded platforms and highlights recent advances in TinyML hardware–software co-design. It also provides an opportunity to share insights, discuss key challenges, and explore practical solutions for building intelligent systems under strict resource constraints.

Real-time embedded AI systems are widely used in robotics, medical devices, drones, and IoT systems. They are just a few examples of the diverse range of applications where embedded systems play a crucial role. In addition, Designing AI embedded systems involves addressing challenges such as hardware-software co-design, power efficiency, real-time performance, security, robustness to environmental conditions, and scalability across different deployment scenarios.

Topics and Keywords

Computer Vision: interpretation and analysis of visual data (images & videos)— Object detection & tracking, Facial recognition, Industrial quality control….
Medical Device: diagnose, monitor or treat medical conditions— AI-powered diagnostic tools: segmentation, classification….
Smart Home: connected devices to automate and control household systems—IoT, Blockchain….
Real time IA: Low latency applications, High computational efficiency, Edge deployment
Co-design: Hardware software applications— AI model to fit embedded hardware constraints, Balance latency and power consumption…

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Special Session 3 : AI- and Signal-Processing-Driven Battery Management: Development, Diagnostics, and Control

Session organizers

Maher Al-Greer, United Kingdom
Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, Norway
Chitra A, India

Brief Description of the session thematic

Batteries are becoming the backbone of electrified mobility, renewable integration, and resilient microgrids. Still, the safe and efficient operation depends on accurate sensing, estimation, and control under uncertainty, aging, and strong electro-thermal nonlinearity. This special session focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) and modern signal processing can elevate battery management from cell development to pack-level supervision and closed-loop control. We welcome contributions that blend physics-based modeling with data-driven learning, including feature extraction from voltage/current/temperature signals; incremental capacity and differential voltage analysis; impedance pattern extraction; and robust denoising and filtering for embedded deployment.

Key themes include AI-assisted battery development (design-of-experiments, surrogate modeling, and manufacturing quality analytics), advanced state estimation (SOC/SOH/SOP/RUL) with uncertainty quantification, anomaly detection and fault diagnosis (thermal runaway precursors, sensor/actuator faults, cell imbalance), and health-aware optimization and control (fast charging, balancing, thermal management, and predictive energy management). The session also emphasizes trustworthy and deployable AI: interpretability, domain adaptation across chemistries and operating conditions, data governance, and real-time constraints on microcontrollers and automotive-grade BMS hardware. By bringing together researchers from signal processing, control, power electronics, and electrochemistry, the session aims to highlight methods that measurably improve safety, lifetime, and energy efficiency, and to accelerate translation from laboratory benchmarks to fielded battery systems.

Topics and Keywords

AI/ML for batteries SOC/SOH/SOP/RUL estimation; uncertainty-aware learning
-Signal processing for battery diagnostics: denoising, ICA/DVA, EIS feature extraction
Physics-informed and hybrid electro-thermal models; digital twins for BMS
Health-aware control: fast charging, balancing, thermal management, MPC/RL
Fault detection & safety: anomaly detection, thermal runaway early warning, cybersecurity

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Special Session 4 : Enabling Renewable Integration Through Next-Generation Grid Intelligence

Session organizers

Manef BOUROGAOUI, Tunisia
Zina BOUSSAADA, France

Brief Description of the session thematic

Energy systems are currently undergoing a profound transformation driven by the transition toward renewable, decentralized, and low-carbon energy sources. The continuous increase in the share of solar and wind generation, combined with the development of energy storage technologies and electric mobility, requires traditional power network architectures to evolve toward more intelligent, flexible, and interconnected structures.

This special session addresses the pivotal challenge of integrating renewable energy at high penetration levels into power systems. As electricity networks incorporate growing shares of solar and wind generation, they must evolve from predictable and dispatchable infrastructures into dynamic and variable platforms demanding enhanced intelligence and adaptability across the entire system.

We invite contributions that explore innovative approaches to designing, controlling, and optimizing power systems for a sustainable, resilient, and decentralized future. The session focuses on architecture and methodologies that enable grids to reliably manage renewable generation, ensure stability under high penetration, autonomously balance variable resources, and maintain secure and efficient operation amid growing complexity.

This session seeks to foster a forward-looking mindset that advances solutions for more flexible and grid-ready renewable integration. Contributions on advanced forecasting, variability management, real-time balancing, and grid-strengthening strategies are particularly welcome. The ultimate goal is to build power networks capable of efficiently absorbing high renewable shares, rapidly recovering from disturbances, and fully supporting a clean-energy future.

The session will explore the latest developments, hurdles, and prospects in the following thematic areas:

Renewable energy generation forecasting
Hybrid energy storage management and optimization
Intelligent electrical energy consumption management in microgrids using artificial intelligence techniques
Electric vehicle integration and bidirectional energy flow management (vehicle-to-grid – V2G)
Optimization and control methods for hybrid energy systems and microgrids
Sizing, planning, and reinforcement of networks with high renewable energy penetration

Topics and Keywords

Renewable Energy Integration; Microgrid Stability and Control; Energy Storage Systems and Hybrid Optimization; Electric Vehicle Integration (V2G); Power System Flexibility and Decentralization; Energy management, Energy production forecasting, Grid Intelligence; Artificial intelligence, Energy Transition

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Special Session 5 : AI-Driven Smart Materials and Sensing Systems for Advanced Energy Technologies

Session organizers

Inés Abdellaziz, Tunisia
Férid Chaffar Akkari, Tunisia
Naoufal Khemiri, Tunisia
Nabila Elbitri, Tunisia

Brief Description of the session thematic

This special session explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, material science, and advanced sensing to accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy systems. As the demand for high-performance and resilient energy infrastructures grows, the integration of "intelligence" at the physical level becomes crucial. The session focuses on how AI and machine learning algorithms can revolutionize the design, discovery, and characterization of advanced materials with tailored properties for energy storage and conversion. It also highlights the role of smart sensing systems in providing real-time data for health monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimized performance of energy assets. By bridging the gap between hardware (materials/sensors) and software (AI/Analytics), this session aims to showcase innovative solutions for smarter, more efficient, and self-adaptive energy technologies.

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