The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will host its third Global Artificial Intelligence (GAIN) Summit Sept. 10-12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together AI researchers and policymakers from around the world.
SDAIA said GAIN 2024 will explore themes such as generative AI, AI in urban life, and the ethical governance of AI, aiming to provide a comprehensive discussion on the technology's impact on society, business, and government.
Set to take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center, the event will have over 300 speakers from over 100 countries, including AI specialists from around the world who can not only advance AI discussions, but can also pave the way for international collaborations that drive global AI initiatives and foster ethical innovation across borders.
Speakers to include Google Cloud, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Qualcomm
The summit will feature sessions including a debate on the future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), panel discussions on AI-powered precision medicine, and workshops on AI's role in sustainable development and smart cities.
Executives from Silicon Valley and worldwide, policymakers, and AI researchers, will lead discussions on the future of AI governance, the ethical implications of AI, and the role of international cooperation in harnessing AI’s potential covering important topics such as the ethical AI framework and the impact of the Islamic World AI Charter.
Speakers will include Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm president and CEO; Simon See, NVIDIA AI Technology Center global head; Antony Cook, Microsoft deputy general counsel; Nick Studer, Oliver Wyman Group president and CEO; and Caroline Yap, Google Cloud global managing director.
SDAIA to sign agreements with global AI tech companies
The third GAIN Summit is being organized under the patronage of Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and chairman of the board of directors of SDAIA, and will see participation from Accenture, Oracle, Dell Technologies, Siemens, and Boston Dynamics.
“As we approach the third edition of the Global AI Summit, we stand poised at the threshold of a new era, where AI's transformative power will be harnessed to explore AI through the lens of 'Now, Next, Never' - examining the current state of AI, its future trajectory, and the ethical considerations necessary to ensure a desirable future,” said Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, SDAIA president. “We look forward to welcoming leaders and innovators from around the world to Riyadh as we collectively explore how AI can be harnessed to create a brighter, more inclusive future.”
SDAIA said GAIN 2024 will serve as a catalyst for global AI innovation, with opportunities for attendees to engage in over 120 interactive sessions, network, and contribute to AI collaborations that will be announced during the summit. Moreover, the summit will witness the signing of a number of agreements and announcements between SDAIA and global AI technology companies.
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