AI in Pharma & Biotech: Zhangjiang Pharma Valley Conference and BioShanghai Week opened in Shanghai, spotlighting AI-driven innovation and new drug approvals as global partners line up. Industrial AI in Operations: UK facilities firm Eight Group is rolling out IFS Industrial AI to speed fault diagnosis and scheduling across its expanding portfolio. Engineering Reliability & Measurement: HBK’s Durability and Reliability Technology Days returns as a free virtual series, covering structural health monitoring, vibration/shock, and AI in engineering workflows. Medical Imaging Translation: AIIMS transferred an AI mammography interpretation model to BPL Technologies to expand radiology support where specialists are scarce. Semiconductor Manufacturing Tech: RayVector is demoing AI-based early wafer defect detection aimed at cutting costly production losses. Energy Infrastructure Hardware: Hyosung Heavy Industries and Quanta Services launched a Pennsylvania joint venture to manufacture high-voltage circuit breakers for the U.S. grid. 5G Connectivity Upgrade: VodafoneThree switched on Ericsson’s cloud-native 5G Core to boost capacity and enable slicing services. Drones for Public Safety: BT Business helps British Transport Police use drones beyond visual line of sight with a drone SIM and live video. Policy Oversight for AI: Punjab’s AI oversight committee held its first meeting to scrutinize how AI is used in public services and what safeguards citizens need. STEM Pipeline: Ghana’s new University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences pledges hands-on training to link engineering with agribusiness and industrialization.