# Global Lighthouse Network

Connecting the most advanced production and supply chains sites in the world.Applications for Wave 17 are now open.

[Apply now!](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?initiative_id=0eaa6fc8-7bac-4cba-98f6-537fe3e85e75&page_id=1fe22ac3-e155-4cc5-a008-c755c2927306)


## The Global Lighthouse Network identifies and awards the most advanced operational sites in the world

Technology-driven industrial transformation has the potential to greatly improve performance in financial, operational and sustainability metrics of manufacturing and supply chain sites. However, the majority of organisations in these industries are struggling to unlock this potential upside through scaling technology adoption throughout their operations. The Global Lighthouse Network awards and showcases the leaders in the field of technology-driven industrial transformation and provides a neutral platform for these leaders to share their insights and learnings to help the whole ecosystem reach the next level of transformation.


**223** 4IR Lighthouses identified from different industry sectors


### What is the Global Lighthouse Network?

[Discover all our Lighthouses](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-lighthouse-network/lighthouses)


### Discover Lumina

The AI platform for industry transformation, bringing together all Lighthouse knowledge and data in one place for the first time.

[Explore](https://lumina.weforum.org)


## Rewiring Operations for Resilience and Impact at Scale

The Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) recognizes companies that deliver exceptional impact across productivity, resilience, sustainability, talent, and customer centricity through digital transformation. This white paper marks the eighth year of the initiative and shares leading-edge lessons from the 23 newest Lighthouses to join the network.

[Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-lighthouse-network-rewiring-operations-for-resilience-and-impact-at-scale/)


## Global Lighthouse Network 2026: World Economic Forum Recognizes 23 new sites driving holistic transformation in manufacturing

In January 2026, the World Economic Forum welcomes 23 new members of the Global Lighthouse Network, a community of now 223 leading industry sites pioneering cutting-edge technologies in manufacturing.

[Read our latest announcement](https://www.weforum.org/press/2026/01/global-lighthouse-network-recognizes-23-new-sites-launches-ai-platform-for-industrial-transformation-89a7334dcb/)


### Join the Global Lighthouse Network

Interested in becoming a Lighthouse? Reach out to us for more info on the selection process.

[Become a Lighthouse](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-lighthouse-network/get-involved)