Global Experts Convene at UN to Formalize "Industriology" and Launch Industry Assessment Report
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26 February 2026, New York, U SA — The International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies (IAA) successfully organized the Global Industriology Forum at UN Headquarters in New York. The event, hosted by the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations and organized in collaboration with the Global Institute for the Advancement of Industry and Technology at Nankai University, convened diplomats, scholars, and industry leaders to focus on bridging data, theory, and practice in global industry cooperation. With support from the Teachers College, Columbia University, the forum brought together distinguished leaders from academia and international development to address the transformative impact of industrial evolution and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Opening remarks were delivered by Prof. Zhiyi He, Chief Scientist at the Global Institute for the Advancement of Industry and Technology at Nankai University, who was joined by Prof. Jessica Riccio, Associate Professor of Teaching in Science Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Both speakers affirmed their institutions' commitment to the forum's mission of formalizing a coherent theoretical framework for the systematic study of industrial development.
Central to the forum was the further advancement of Industriology as an emerging academic discipline, signaled by a transition toward more theory-informed and globally comparative research. This was marked by a series of keynote speeches including an analysis of future industry indicators by Mr. Zhanwu Zhang, a review of the global software landscape by Prof. Ke Wu, and an exploration of the creativity-driven well-being industry by Prof. Yanzheng Tuo. Additionally, Dr. Amaj Rahimi Midani, a scholar for the United Nations' AI Panel, presented on reimagining the ocean industry through artificial intelligence.
The forum also featured academic contributions from the next generation of leaders, with student representatives from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and Teachers College presenting research on digital infrastructure, educational investment, and satellite surveillance for maritime governance. Specifically, Ms. Sheena Liang presented on "AI as Industrial Infrastructure: Governing the Digital Backbone of Green and Inclusive Transformation"; Mr. YuAng Song presented his research asking, "Do Parents' Beliefs about Their Children's Academic Ability Affect Their Education Investment? Evidence from China CEPS Longitudinal Survey" ; and Ms. Renée Lutterbach explored "Satellite Surveillance and the Future of Maritime Governance: Digital Tools for Ocean Accountability Under UNCLOS". A major highlight of the event was the discussion on global industrial competitiveness led by Dr. Edmund S. Phelps, the 2006 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, followed by an in-depth report on the global industrial landscape presented by Prof. Zhiyi He using data from publicly listed companies.
Closing remarks were provided by Mr. Amine Mechaal, Executive Director for Global Engagement at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Prof. Zhiyi He, who both reiterated their dedication to the collaborative spirit of the event. The forum, moderated by Thomas Burrill, served as a new step in mobilizing specialized expertise to address global challenges, build long-term collaborations, and achieve sustainable development for all.
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