On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), in collaboration with Birmingham City University (BCU), UK, successfully organized a capacity-building training session on “From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: Human-Centric Digital Manufacturing for the Future.” This session was part of the ongoing British Council funded Transnational Education (TNE) Exploratory Grant initiative project titled “Developing an international professional certification program for digital manufacturing at AIUB.”

This initiative is strategically aligned with preparing for the next industrial revolution, moving beyond automation to foster human-machine collaboration and socially sustainable manufacturing.

The session began with an opening address by Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro-Vice Chancellor, AIUB. The main session of the program was taken by the keynote speaker, Dr. Muhammad Adnan, Program Lead- DL Engineering Management Program, Birmingham City University, who guided attendees through a comprehensive journey from Industry 1.0 to 4.0, before delving into the core technologies and global drivers shaping Industry 5.0.

His presentation critically examined the implications for workforce development, policy adaptation, and educational reform, bringing concepts to life through two detailed case studies and real-world applications. He concluded by exploring specific opportunities for Bangladesh and South Asia within this new paradigm.

An engaging Q&A session facilitated a rich exchange of ideas. The program was formally concluded by Prof. Dr. Md. Saniat Rahman Zishan, Director, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB, who presented a virtual token of appreciation to Dr. Muhammad Adnan. More than 150 participants from various countries, representing academia, industry, and student communities including all the project members attended this training session.

The session ended with a virtual group photo, successfully promoting knowledge on the future of manufacturing.