Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] GCoM, the largest global alliance of cities fighting climate change, will showcase success stories of climate action worldwide, including smart mobility in Shimla (India), floating infrastructure for sea-level rise in Belize City, and waste-to-biogas projects in Basse and Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana). SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
• [New] Industry giants are in the game: OpenAI's new models or Google's Project Gemini might bring voice into chat experiences more natively. Kukarella
• [New] Digital Tariffs Redefine Data Sovereignty: Governments will begin taxing or restricting digital services provided across borders, effectively creating digital tariffs that drive regional innovation and alter global data flows. Metro Atlanta CEO
• [New] Noteworthy trends expected during the forecast period are predictive maintenance using advanced analytics, cloud-based APC solutions, emerging industrial automation, the application of edge computing in control systems, interoperability and open standards, remote monitoring, and home care services. openpr
• [New] The Commission will mobilise €153 million for synthetic aviation fuel projects and €293 million for maritime fuel projects under the Innovation Fund. Mobility and Transport
• [New] The insurance and reinsurance industry is facing multiple challenges - from climate change fuelled losses topping US$100bn to the growing risks of cyber crime and global conflict. PwC Insurance Summit
• [New] India's growth story and innovation ecosystem are expanding opportunities for collaboration across sectors. Gupta-Klinsky India Institute at Johns Hopkins Universi
• [New] The next wave of global business disruption will test the resilience and innovation of organizations worldwide. Breaking AC
• [New] Due to increased manufacturing of various grades of non-automotive items and tyres, the Asia Pacific synthetic rubber industry will experience rapid expansion. Precedence Research
• [New] OpenAI plans $1.4 trillion investment for computing resources, with Big Tech predicting $250 billion AI infrastructure spending in 2025. Ticker
• [New] Essential Utilities plans to deploy $1.4 billion in infrastructure investment in 2025, supporting a projected regulated rate base compound annual growth rate of 6 to 8%, and targeting long-term demand increases. Simply Wall St
• [New] Industry executives now expect freight demand to strengthen in early 2026 amid easing interest rates, tariff clarity and improved macroeconomic conditions. Transport Topics
• [New] The concentration of maritime infrastructure manufacturing in China creates strategic dependencies that could affect national security during geopolitical tensions. Discovery Alert
• [New] The 4th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference will support the United States' ability to develop & operationalize hypersonic weapons as well as defend against incoming missile threats. Orbital Today
• A Vision for 2025 Cities that embrace innovation, collaboration, and sustainability will emerge as leaders in the global urban transformation. BAE Ventures - Venture Capital
• The AI infrastructure built now will be needed later, similar to the US railroad buildout. Business Insider
• AI-generated movies and music are expected to contribute $10 billion to the entertainment industry by 2027. Brisk Tech Solutions
• The AI-driven media industry is projected to grow by 35% annually through 2030. Brisk Tech Solutions

Last updated: 09 November 2025