IBLAC insight: ABB CEO on technology for smarter living in Shanghai

english.shanghai.gov.cn| October 10, 2026

The 38th meeting of the International Business Leaders' Advisory Council (IBLAC) for the Mayor of Shanghai will be held on Oct 10 and Oct 11. ABB CEO Morten Wierod said combining AI, electrification, and automation is reshaping cities. ABB's digital power solutions cut commissioning time by 80 percent at a green data center in Huaqiao, Kunshan, while its motor and drive solutions support new energy vehicle testing in Shanghai.