GMIS2022 set to be held in Pittsburgh, USA
The fourth Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS2021) concluded with an announcement on next year's event, which is set to take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is home to some of the manufacturing sector's most advanced and sustainable innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing.
A GMIS statement described the announcement as "reflecting the summit's commitment to delivering strategic outcomes and value to its global network of partners through collaborative efforts and ongoing opportunities for growth through the introduction of innovative solutions."
At the summit's closing ceremony, Namir Hourani, Managing Director of the GMIS Organising Committee, said of the choice of Pittsburgh for next year's event: "With such a strong history in traditional manufacturing, once being a major industrial powerhouse, and the ongoing story of how the City continues to reinvent itself into becoming a centre for advanced technologies and manufacturing, Pittsburgh makes the utmost sense as a location not only for the inaugural GMIS America scheduled for 2022 but also to establish an ongoing annual GMIS America edition in the United States."
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In 2019, Pittsburgh became only the second city in the US to adopt the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which include eradication of poverty, sustainable cities and the development of renewable energy.
This followed the 2015 announcement that the city would be launching the P4 initiative, which encompasses four principles: People, Planet, Place and Performance, which aims to embed sustainable principles into Pittsburgh's redevelopment.
Using its traditional manufacturing base and infrastructure as a springboard, and buoyed by its proximity to two research universities, Pittsburgh has reinvented itself in recent years as a centre of technological innovation and advanced manufacturing in the United States.
Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Wolf said: "The mission of the GMIS and Pittsburgh’s unique ecosystem align seamlessly, so it’s an honour to announce that the city will not only host next year’s summit but also establish a long-term, collaborative partnership with GMIS. Pittsburgh is a city with an incredible history that continues to reinvent itself and my administration is committed to fuelling its growth and transformation, bringing new opportunities to the state."
Commenting on the GMIS2022 announcement, Badr Al Olama, Head of the Organising Committee of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation, said: "GMIS America will showcase the Pittsburgh story to the rest of the world. As a national and global hub for advanced manufacturing, Pittsburgh serves as a perfect example for other cities around the world that are embarking on an advanced industrialisation journey... Extending our reach to the United States was the natural next step for us."
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The Fourth Industrialisation Revolution has brought with it a range of new technologies such as Advanced Robotics, Quantum Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Internet of Things, and Blockchain which advocates claim are vital for accelerating economic regeneration, and nurturing innovation.
GMIS2021 was part of the six-day GMIS Week that runs from 22 to 27 November. The GMIS Week includes the Global Prosperity Conference and the Green Chain Conference exploring alternative and renewable energy on 24 November, and country-focused conferences in partnership with the UK, Australia, and Italy on 24 and 25 November.
- Participants can register to attend the GMIS Week at https://gmisummit.com/registration. The programme agenda is available at https://gmisummit.com.
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