MANAMA: Bahrain will host the first IR4.0 ME Expo and Summit in 2020.

Coined by the World Economic Forum, the 4IR is an umbrella term used to cover multiple technologies that, taken together, will potentially revolutionise many aspects of work, life and business.

The event is organised by Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions, whose managing director Jubran Abdulrahman said, “The landmark event will feature four integral components; an expo, a global standard summit, a youth speak forum and an academy.

The ambitious event will take place from October 6-8, 2020 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

The Middle East region has strong energy related, industrial, manufacturing and agro-manufacturing companies.

IR4.0 ME will look to these companies involved in key segments such as Energy and Environmental Protection, Industrial Metals, Manufacturing, Safety and Security, Logistics and Industrial Facilities, Maritime Industries as well as Training for Industry within the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

“IR4ME will serve to provide a ‘big-tent’ bringing together thought leaders contributing and leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution alongside companies and entrepreneurs who are innovators and practically involved in implementing IR4.0 to exchange ideas and showcase their products and expertise,” said IR4.0 ME event director Ahmed Suleiman.

The event will target professionals interested in technological industrial advancements, as it will touch base on several core technologies: Advanced Materials, Smart Manufacturing, Energy, The Cloud and Big Data, Synthetic Biology, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Robots, Blockchain, 3D Printing and the Internet of Things.

“We have been working on the outline of IR4.0 ME for over four months to develop the elements of the event. From our initial discussions we have had enthusiastic support and encouragement which bodes well for the actual event in 2020,” added Mr Abdulrahman.

IR4.0 has already secured the stakeholder support of Middle East Solar Association (MESIA), Bahrain Solar Association, PhD Chambers of Commerce in India, Assocham India, AIESEC and TDAP Pakistan.

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