SDG 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

How industries can use automation to innovate

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We cannot afford to miss this opportunity to use software-centric and data-driven automation to make meaningful change. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Peter Herweck
Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric
Francisco Betti
Head, Global Industries Team; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
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