IBLAC insight: Bekaert chairman on AI for safer infrastructure
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October 10, 2026
The 38th annual meeting of the International Business Leaders' Advisory Council (IBLAC) for the Mayor of Shanghai will be held on Oct 10 and 11. Bekaert chairman Jurgen Tinggren explained how AI technologies such as VisionTek enable 24/7 monitoring of bridges, tunnels, and high-rises. The technology shifts infrastructure management from reactive repairs to proactive protection, helping protect structures that millions of people depend on every day. Bekaert also uses AI modeling to accelerate the exploration of new material configurations and solutions.