HE Al Jaber says: “The first three industrial revolutions contributed to strengthening global GDP. They also helped increase average life expectancy and multiplied average global income 15 times. We are currently witnessing the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Era, as 4IR technologies begin to advance the industrial sector and enhance its contribution to driving global growth and prosperity.”

H.E. Eng. Saed Al Awadi said: “At COP26 we saw that developing zero-carbon tech is vital for the manufacturing sector. The sector must be part of delivering the targets set out in Glasgow.”

Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, organisers of ADIPEC said: “With the addition of the ADIPEC Smart Manufacturing Conference, ADIPEC continues to strengthen its position as a critical convening point for companies interested in engaging in partnership and investment opportunities with the UAE and Middle East’s energy industry as it adapts to the changing market dynamics.”

The AIJWF will be held in Dubai on March 29th and 30th, 2021 (On-site and virtual), and it will work to forecast the future of Humans 2050, particularly in light of the technological advances and artificial intelligence technologies in various fields.

Participants will discuss how education is adapting to meet the challenges of preparing students and adults for employability in 4IR, changing social and work patterns, the growth of the gig economy, remote working and the move away from urban centers. The panel will also evaluate some of the recent advances in technology.