ABU DHABI (WAM)
The 14th edition of the AIM Congress, from 7th to 9th November 2025, will explore cutting-edge innovations across three main portfolios: global manufacturing, future cities, and the digital economy. This focus mirrors a growing global interest in transforming economies and achieving digital integration between humans, machines, and systems to enhance production, boost efficiency, and provide smart, innovative solutions.
The Global Manufacturing portfolio, themed “From 4.0 to 5.0: Leveraging Industry & Bringing Advanced Factories to Life,” aims to transform the manufacturing ecosystem’s performance by enhancing product innovation, efficiency, and sustainability while addressing modern challenges such as supply chain disruptions and global crises. With the global manufacturing market expected to reach US$535.5 billion by 2030, discussions within this portfolio will centre around accelerating innovation and bringing advanced factories to life.
The Future Cities portfolio, themed “Creating Cities of Tomorrow: A hub for global prosperity, social cohesion, and economic opportunity through megacities and international cooperation,” will prioritise green infrastructure, smart transportation, and mixed-use development. It will emphasise walkability and accessible public spaces to build sustainable, resilient urban environments that address social, economic, and environmental challenges, fostering inclusive growth for all citizens. This focus aligns with UN projections indicating that around 2.5 billion more people will live in cities by 2050.
The Digital Economy portfolio, themed “Embracing Digital Transformation: An ecosystem of interdependent digital technologies for a sustainable and inclusive future”, will highlight the essential role digital technologies play in transforming economies. It will address creating new opportunities, overcoming geographical barriers, and improving interactions among individuals, businesses, and governments. As the digital economy booms, with Internet of Things (IoT) devices expected to grow from 16 billion in 2023 to 39 billion by 2029, the discussions will focus on supporting the transition to a digitally-enabled economy, promoting a sustainable, inclusive, and secure digital future.
The agenda across all three portfolios will feature exhibitions, panel discussions, keynote addresses, workshops, and networking meetings, designed to inspire and connect participants. Attendees will be exposed to the latest technologies, gain valuable insights, network with peers, and enhance their career prospects.
As global manufacturing, future cities, and the digital economy gain momentum, AIM Congress discussions will align innovative practices with real-world applications across these three portfolios. This powerful triad is crucial for navigating today’s complexities, boosting operational efficiency, and promoting sustainability. Together, these initiatives aim to foster a robust and inclusive ecosystem, positioning AIM Congress 2025 as a pivotal event shaping the future of these critical sectors globally.
An initiative of the AIM Global Foundation, AIM Congress 2025 will host a series of high-level meetings covering eight key portfolios: Foreign Direct Investment, Global Trade, Startups and Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and Entrepreneurs.