Kuala Lumpur:The Malaysia 4IR Consortium (My4IRC) is set to hold its third Industry 4.0 Summit at Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on enhancing supply chain resilience and advancing Malaysia's digital transformation.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the summit will take place on Wednesday and Thursday (November 12) and aims to facilitate adaptation to rapid technological changes and global economic challenges. Prof Datuk Dr Omar Osman, chairman of My4IRC, emphasized the summit's role in fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and practical solutions in supply chain management, AI, digital innovation, and sustainability.

The summit will commence with an official opening ceremony and keynote address by Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Mohd Shahar Abdullah, followed by discussions on supply chain resilience under the 13th Malaysia Plan. Topics such as supply chain automation, logistics optimization, and customer-focused service innovation will also be covered, alongside a forum on women in AI.

On the second day, the focus will shift to energy transition, digitalization, AI, and future workforce needs, with additional discussions on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and digital competencies. The program includes an industry roundtable, MTDC Sandbox Innovation session, and a fireside chat on sustainability.

The event will see the launch of Xcelerator @ UM-Wales, officiated by Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. Omar expressed hopes for tangible outcomes such as industry-academia partnerships, technology adoption initiatives, and workforce development programs, along with expanded regional and international cooperation in research and talent development.

The summit, themed 'Driving Supply Chain and Service Excellence Through Innovation and Technology,' is expected to attract over 300 participants from government, industry, academia, and technology sectors.