Advanced Manufacturing (AM) – What is it? In this episode Francisco Betti (Head of Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Production within the World Economic Forum (WEF)) and I unwrap all the relevant details of AM within a global context. Francisco provides eloquent and detailed answers to questions such as: What is Advanced Manufacturing? Which industries fall within AM? What is the impact of this within Industry 4.0? What are the technological impacts / challenges of AM with VR/AR/AI etc.? What about employment opportunities - job loss / job creation - what are the impacts globally? What are the key skills required for the future work force for these sectors?  What is the role of design thinking, resilience and EQ within these industries? If that wasn’t already informative enough, Francisco wraps up the episode with some relevant and humble advice for our educators within schools and universities and our future work force – students and graduates. Tune into this international episode and all its merits, jam packed full of knowledge regarding Advanced Manufacturing.

Francisco Betti, Head of Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Production, World Economic Forum Francisco is an expert in manufacturing and production, he heads the World Economic Forum’s advanced manufacturing platform.

Francisco has also deep knowledge on governance; strategy and work plan development. He has previously worked in risk management and in International Development.

The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.