Two PLCM research assistants took part in the assistant meeting of the ‘Virtual Product Development’ specialist group of the Scientific Society for Product Development (WiGeP). During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on current developments in research and teaching. A particular highlight was a joint workshop in which the influence and potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in product development were discussed. The department is delighted with the valuable exchange and the new impetus for future research work!