Third edition/ AI leaders from around the world gather at the GAIN Summit 2024

2024-08-23 09:49:00, Tech CNA

AI leaders from around the world will gather for the third edition of the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence (GAIN) on September 10-12, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), GAIN 2024 will explore key topics such as Generative Artificial Intelligence, AI in urban life and ethical governance of AI, providing a comprehensive discussion on the impact of technology on society, business and governance.

This event will take place at the Royal Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh and will include over 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, including global leaders and AI specialists who will advance the discussion on AI and pave the way for international collaborations that promote global AI initiatives and foster ethical innovation across borders.

The summit will include high-profile sessions, including a debate on the future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), panel discussions on AI-powered precision medicine and workshops on the role of AI in sustainable development and cities. smart

Senior executives from Silicon Valley, influential politicians and renowned AI researchers, including Professor Simon See, Global Head at Nvidia AI Technology Centre, Antony Cook, Deputy Consul General at Microsoft, and Caroline Yap, Global Head at Google Cloud, will lead discussions on the future of AI governance, the ethical implications of AI and the role of international cooperation in harnessing the potential of AI, covering important topics such as the ethical framework of AI and impact of AI Charter of the Islamic World.

The third edition is organized under the patronage of His Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and will see the participation of industry giants such as Accenture, Oracle, Dell Technologies, Siemens, Boston Dynamics, and Google Cloud.

His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), said: “As we approach the third edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit, we are on the verge of a new era, where the transformative power of AI- will be used to explore AI through the lens of 'Now, Next, Never'—examining the current state of AI, its future trajectory, and the ethical considerations needed to ensure a desirable future. A future where the need for international cooperation to fully exploit the potential of AI and manage its impact responsibly has never been more urgent.”

His Excellency Dr. Alghamdi added: “Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia is committed to advancing AI technologies that benefit all of humanity. 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 and more inclusive future.”

GAIN 2024 will serve as a catalyst for global AI innovation, with opportunities for attendees to engage in over 120 interactive sessions, network with industry pioneers and contribute to new AI collaborations to be announced during the summit . Additionally, the summit will witness the signing of a number of agreements and announcements between SDAIA and global AI technology giants.