KSA - Global AI Summit to Be Held on October 7

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will organize the Global AI Summit under the theme: AI for the Good of Humanity, from October 7-8, 2020.

SDAIA announced that the summit will be held virtually, in line with the international efforts and precautionary measures set by Saudi Arabia’s government, to protect the participants and attendees from the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). The summit will bring together decision-makers, experts, and specialists from various governmental and private sectors internationally and locally, including leading technology companies, investors, and businessmen.

The Global AI Summit aims to build dialogues of global significance, both in terms of recovery from the pandemic and trends shaping the field of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, some key strategic considerations crucial to establish an efficient AI system will be covered, keeping into consideration the national strategic options of policymakers. The event also aims to showcase some inspirational insights about future requirements for regulators, investors, and companies. In addition, it will enable attendees and participants to listen to the opinions and ideas of some pioneering innovators who are utilizing AI to shape a better future for mankind.


Source: Saudi Press Agency