Technological advances are transforming factories and creating new partnership ecosystems, which are allowing new business models to emerge. How can manufacturing pivot to become the centre of innovation, and which new business models should the industry adopt to build a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive society? The Global Future Council on Advanced Manufacturing and Production gathers the foremost experts from around the world to shed light on the role of advanced manufacturing technologies in shaping the future of operations and business models.

Co-Chair

Jagjit Singh Srai, Head, Centre for International Manufacturing, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Sophia Velastegui, Chief Technology Officer, Artificial Intelligence of Dynamics Business Apps, Microsoft, USA

Council Manager

Maria Basso, Specialist, Shaping the Future of Manufacturing and Production, World Economic Forum