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Robin to present at the Global Asbestos Forum 2025 — exploring how AI is transforming the asbestos industry

It's time for the next Global Asbestos Forum and asbestos software Alpha Tracker is a sponsor with Robin, Kim & Catherine all attending.  AI will be the theme - and so we asked AI to create the text and images for this post!

Start Software’s CEO Robin will be speaking at the Global Asbestos Forum 2025 in Bergen, Norway, next month.


Robin's hair is this grey - AI got it spot-on

One of the themes this year is Artificial Intelligence, and Robin will be showcasing a number of real-world AI tools we’ve developed alongside asbestos software Alpha Tracker to help asbestos professionals work faster, safer, and smarter.

From automating data capture to intelligent risk assessment and report QC (checking the quality of final asbestos reports), these innovations are already saving analysts and surveyors hours each week — and Robin will be demonstrating them live on stage.

“AI isn’t for tomorrow,” says Robin. “It’s solving everyday problems for asbestos consultants right now — and this session will show exactly how.”

The Global Asbestos Forum is an annual gathering of industry leaders, researchers, and technology innovators from around the world. It’s a brilliant opportunity to connect, learn, and see how the asbestos industry is evolving with the help of new technology.

📅 When: 13 & 14 November 2025
📍 Where: Bergen, Norway
🎟️ Registration: https://www.globalasbestosforum.org/conference/

If you work in asbestos consultancy, compliance, or technology, this is one event you shouldn’t miss.

Alpha Tracker specialists Kim & Catherine will also be at the conference showing some of the new AI features.  Come and find them on the asbestos software Alpha Tracker exhibition stand.

Kim & Catherine? Not sure! But at least it's our stand (it's actually Judy)

Book your place now and see how AI is already reshaping asbestos management for the better.  You'll also get to visit the wonderful Bergen, Norway!

Alpha Tracker at the Global Asbestos Forum, Bergen


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