The Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh will gather over 300 AI leaders from around the world to explore the present and future of AI from September 10-12, 2024.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 02 September, 2024 – The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has announced the distinguished lineup of headline speakers for the upcoming Global AI Summit 2024. Set to take place from September 10-12 at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Centre in Riyadh, this year’s summit is poised to be a critical forum for exploring the current and future landscape of artificial intelligence.
With a theme centered around “Now, Next, Never,” the summit aims to address the immediate implications, future innovations, and ethical responsibilities tied to AI development. The event will bring together over 300 prominent figures, including AI innovators, academics, business executives, regulators, and decision-makers from 100 countries, underscoring the global significance of AI in shaping industries and societies.
Among the keynote speakers are Cristiano Amon, President & CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated; Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture; Nick Studer, President & CEO of Oliver Wyman Group; and Dr. Marc Raibert, Chairperson of Boston Dynamics. These industry leaders will share their insights on how AI is transforming business operations, advancing technological capabilities, and presenting new challenges that demand responsible governance.
Eng. Majed Al-Shehri, SDAIA’s official spokesperson, emphasized the summit’s importance in the global dialogue on AI: “The Global AI Summit will be a landmark event in shaping the future of AI. The theme ‘Now, Next, Never’ is especially pertinent as it challenges us to consider the immediate implications, future innovations, and the ethical responsibilities that come with the rapid advancement of AI technologies. This is a technology that is hugely promising, but as we innovate, we also cannot afford to get it wrong. It is essential that AI integration is sustainable and for the betterment of society.”
The summit is expected to serve as a catalyst for global collaboration, with industry leaders from consulting and technology sectors highlighting AI’s pivotal role in business transformation and global innovation. Their participation signals a shared commitment to addressing the complex questions surrounding AI’s integration into society.
