KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Over 300 speakers from more than 100 countries will converge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Sept 10-12 for the third edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit (GAIN) 2024.
The event, to be hosted at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Centre, will feature top executives from Silicon Valley, influential policymakers and renowned AI researchers, according to a statement by the Saudi Arabian embassy here.
Discussions will cover crucial topics such as AI governance, ethical frameworks, and the future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), fostering international collaboration to drive global AI initiatives.
The summit is organised by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) under the patronage of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
SDAIA President, Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi said, "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.
"Under the visionary leadership of the Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia is committed to advancing AI technologies that are beneficial to 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, more inclusive future,” he said.
The event will delve into pivotal themes such as Generative AI, AI in urban life, and the ethical governance of AI, addressing the technology's impact on society, business, and governance.
Participants will have opportunities to engage in over 120 interactive sessions, network with industry pioneers and contribute to groundbreaking AI collaborations.
Key sessions will include debates on the future of AGI, panels on AI-powered precision medicine, and workshops focused on AI's role in sustainable development and smart cities.
Industry giants like Accenture, Oracle, Dell Technologies, Siemens, Boston Dynamics and Google Cloud will participate, highlighting the global significance of the summit.
GAIN 2024 aims to serve as a catalyst for global AI innovation, with several significant agreements and announcements expected between SDAIA and international tech giants during the summit, added the statement.
-- BERNAMA