This session introduces the fundamental concepts of the industrial digital twin. We’ll clarify what an industrial digital twin is (and what it isn’t), the core principles and architectural building blocks behind it, and how it connects engineering information, asset data, and real time operations. The focus will be on practical understanding: what makes a digital twin valuable, what types of information it brings together, and how it supports better decisions across the asset’s lifecycle. Participants will leave with a clear, pragmatic view of what an effective industrial digital twin looks like and where to start.