AI leaders from around the world will be gathering for the third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN) on 10 to 12 of September 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The Global AI Summit (GAIN) is set to bring together 300+ AI leaders in Riyadh to discuss the Now, the Next and the Never for AI.
• Top speakers include Cristiano Amon (President & CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated), Julie Sweet (CEO, Accenture), Nick Studer (President & CEO, Oliver Wyman Group) and Dr. Marc Raibert (Founder, Boston Dynamics).
• GAIN will take place 10-12 September 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hosted by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), GAIN 2024 will explore pivotal themes, such as Generative AI, AI in urban life, and the ethical governance of AI, ensuring a comprehensive discussion on the technology’s impact on society, business, and governance.
Set to take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, the event will have over 300 speakers from over 100 countries, including global leaders and AI specialists who will not only advance AI discussions, but also pave the way for international collaborations that drive global AI initiatives and foster ethical innovation across borders.
The summit will feature high-profile 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.
Top executives from Silicon Valley, influential policymakers, and renowned AI researchers, including Professor Simon See, Global Head at Nvidia AI Technology Centre, Antony Cook, Deputy General Counsel at Microsoft, and Caroline Yap, Global Managing Director 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 AI’s potential covering important topics such as the ethical AI framework and the impact of the Islamic World AI Charter.
The third edition is being organised under the patronage of His Royal Highness 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 industry giants like Accenture, Oracle, Dell Technologies, Siemens, Boston Dynamics, and Google Cloud.
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President of SDAIA, 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. A future where the need for international collaboration to fully harness AI’s potential and manage its impact responsibly has never been more urgent.”
His Excellency Dr. Alghamdi added: “Under the visionary leadership of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 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.”
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 groundbreaking 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 tech giants.
GAIN announces headline speakers
GAIN 2024 is set to be one of the most important gatherings in AI this year and has announced its line-up of headline speakers. The summit, which aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to diversify the economy, is designed to foster global collaboration and explore the transformative potential of AI across industries.
The deliberations of over 300 speakers, including innovators, academics, executives, regulators and decision-makers from 100 countries worldwide, will be centered around the summit’s theme: “Now, Next, Never”. Sessions will discuss technology’s transformative impact on people and communities, the real world benefits of AI, the technology’s future trajectory and the ethical considerations necessary to ensure responsible AI development across all sectors.
The summit will feature an impressive lineup of global speakers including Cristiano Amon (President & CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated), Nick Studer (President & CEO, Oliver Wyman Group), Dr. Marc Raibert (Chairperson, Boston Dynamics), Marcelo Claure (Founder & CEO, Claure Group), Julie Sweet (CEO, Accenture), Amandeep Gill (Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, United Nations), Kathleen Kennedy (Executive Director, MIT Center for Collective Intelligence), Alex Smola (CEO, Boson AI), Andrew Feldman (Founder & CEO, Cerebras Systems), Dr. Chris Miller (Director, Greenmantle), Caroline Yap (Global Managing Director, Google Cloud), Stefan Schnorr (State Secretary, German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport), Charles-Edouard Bouée (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Adagia Partners), Jonathan Ross (Founder & CEO, Groq) and Dr. Deepak Chopra (Founder, Chopra Foundation).
SDAIA’s official spokesperson, Eng. Majed Al-Shehri, said: “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 strong presence of global leaders, especially from the consulting industry, highlights AI’s pivotal role in business transformation and global innovation, and their commitment to collaboration as we seek to resolve the many questions that this technology raises.”
