Applied Industrial Spectroscopy (AIS) explores the use of spectroscopy and spectral sensing to provide actionable information to industry. AIS is focused on optics and photonic solutions to current industrial challenges like climate change, environmental pollution, food safety and quality, precision farming, wastewater analysis and public health. Spectroscopic tools integral to solving these challenges include both established methods such as Raman, LIBS, FTIR, THz spectroscopy, UV-VIS-NIR-IR spectroscopy, and lidar as well as new, cutting-edge technologies in transition from development to industry. Research into the advancement of these tools in industrial settings is encouraged, including the bringing of new spectroscopic tools to market. The fusion of multiple methods with machine learning and advanced calibration methods is also of interest.