The 2024 edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit (GMIS 2024) will be organized on 5th December 2024, in the sideline of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW) to be held from December 4 to 6.
Under the theme “Resilient by Design: The Next Frontier in Industrial Safety”, GMIS 2024 will unite government officials and industry leaders to advance global safety frameworks for a safer and more resilient industrial ecosystem.
With the agenda guided by the GIFIS Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety, GMIS 2024 will explore predictive maintenance, real-time risk detection, and the role of public-private partnerships in developing and standardizing global safety procedures. Topics include safety in industry, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
Get ready for #GMIS2024,taking place alongside the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week on 5 December at @ADNECGroup ,Abu Dhabi,under the theme”Resilient by Design:The Next Frontier in Industrial Safety”.
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— Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (@GMISummit) November 29, 2024
In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) and the Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS), GMIS 2024 will lead industry-wide discussions on integrating digital technologies that drive safety-first principles across the industrial sector, solidifying Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a hub for international collaboration, innovation, and industrial excellence.
Gerd Müller, UNIDO Director-General, said that, “Sustainable industrial development means social and ecological standards, and far too many people are affected daily by unsafe working conditions, particularly in developing countries. This is unacceptable. Innovative technologies are transforming industries, and we must match this with a strong commitment to safety on all fronts. It is essential to prioritize the safety of workers, and here the UAE is leading new efforts to shape a safer and also more resilient industry of the future. I am very glad to see the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit return to Abu Dhabi, it is a truly global platform for bridging knowledge gaps and driving innovation.”
HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber UAE Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology
“In line with the vision and directives of the leadership to support the growth of the industrial sector, ensure the sustainability of supply chains, and enhance the sector’s contribution to economic diversification and sustainable development. The UAE is creating high-added value by focusing on adopting advanced technology in the industrial sector. Organizing GMIS in Abu Dhabi embodies MoIAT’s strategic vision aimed at enhancing the UAE’s position as a global hub for industry and innovation. Hosting this summit also represents an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to developing a safe and sustainable industrial environment.”
Dr. Al Jaber invited investors and manufacturers to benefit from the investment opportunities, enablers and incentives that support growth and competitiveness, by participating in the fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum. Taking place at ADNEC from 19-22 May 2025, the forum will offer a key opportunity for manufacturers in the UAE to showcase their innovative products.
Hosting GMIS in Abu Dhabi aligns with the emirate’s strategic vision to develop the UAE’s industrial sector and enhance its role in stimulating the national economy. ADDED is spearheading the development of key industrial clusters in strategic sectors, including advanced manufacturing, smart and autonomous mobility, agritech, and space technology, aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness, enabling localized production, and supporting sustainable manufacturing.
GMIS 2024 provides an international stage to tackle the global industrial safety challenge, promote cross-sector collaboration, and foster innovation, shaping the future for a safer and more resilient manufacturing sector.
GMIS 2024 will spotlight the official launch of the “Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety”, a strategic blueprint aimed at harnessing technology to effectively tackle safety risks across sectors.
The Manifesto marks the first major milestone of the Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS), launched as a key outcome of the 2021 edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit, in partnership with UNIDO, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, and the University of Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy Unit.
