As operational optimization demands grow, AI models present expanding opportunities alongside unique implementation challenges. Unlike traditional tuning methods, training control models requires navigating complex cybersecurity considerations and governance frameworks while maintaining operational safety.

This session shares real-world experiences from implementing reinforcement learning AI for automatic scrubber control at Epcor, exploring the journey from pilot project to operational deployment.

In this session, Epcor's Senior Manager Mark Brosseau will also cover:

• Practical implementation strategies for reinforcement learning AI in industrial control environments;
• Cybersecurity considerations and risk assessment approaches for AI-enabled control systems;
• Future implications of AI integration in operational technology environments.