Press Conference Details: SDAIA will hold a press conference on September 8 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center to outline key aspects of the upcoming third annual Global AI Summit.
Summit Highlights: Scheduled for September 10-12 and under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the summit will feature over 300 speakers and attract AI experts, policymakers, and international officials from 100 countries.
Focus Areas: The summit will address the impact of AI on global economic growth, the creation of new industries, responsible AI use, and Saudi Arabia’s role in promoting global AI ethics and navigating associated challenges and opportunities.
Riyadh, September 7, 2024 — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will convene a press conference on Sunday, September 8, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. The purpose of this briefing is to unveil key details and highlight significant aspects of the highly anticipated third annual Global AI Summit.
Set to occur from September 10-12, the summit will be held under the esteemed patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the SDAIA Board of Directors. This prestigious event will feature a lineup of over 300 distinguished speakers and will attract thought leaders, policymakers, international dignitaries, and leading experts in artificial intelligence (AI) from 100 countries around the globe.
The press conference will be addressed by notable figures including SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, National Information Center Director Dr. Esam Alwagait, and Dr. Yaser Al-Onaizan, CEO of SDAIA's National Center for AI. They will provide insights into the importance of the Global AI Summit and its anticipated impact on advancing societal development amidst the rapid evolution of AI technologies.
The discussion will encompass a range of critical topics, including the influence of AI on global economic growth, the emergence of new sectors and industries driven by AI innovations, and strategies for effectively harnessing AI to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Additionally, the conference will address the principles of responsible AI use, Saudi Arabia's role in advocating for global AI ethics, and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies.
This comprehensive overview aims to illustrate the summit’s pivotal role in shaping the future of AI and its potential to drive transformative change across various sectors, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's commitment to leading the global dialogue on ethical AI and technological advancement.