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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, September 9, 2022, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) has announced its official schedule and

speaker roster for the 2nd Global AI Summit, set to take place on September 13

– 15, 2022, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The theme of the summit is “AI for the Good of Humanity”, and the plenary

session, along with moderated discussions, will focus on discussing AI Now, AI

Next, and AI Never. These topics focus on identifying and unifying world

perspectives on AI implementation and fair use to build a robust AI framework

that can solve the world’s future challenges – from global energy demands and

decarbonization to equitable access to healthcare and potential disease

eradication. Additionally, speakers will discuss AI ethics and policies that

help prevent the exploitation of AI. As it hosts the summit, SDAIA will

highlight AI advances and achievements within the Kingdom and share its broader

vision for the future of AI as part of the Kingdom’s Vision

2030[https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/] plan.

Panels will include subject matter experts across both the private and public

sectors who will share experiences about the impact of AI in their works. There

will also be a session dedicated to discussing AI’s impact on youth today.

Prominent speakers at this year’s summit include:

•        H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information

Technology in Saudi Arabia

•        H.E. Bandar AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in Saudi

Arabia

•        Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco

•        Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM

•        Dr. Fengchun Miao, Chief, Technology and Artificial Intelligence, UNESCO

•        Roya Mahboob, Founder and CEO, Digital Citizen Fund

•        Francesca Rossi, IBM Fellow and AI Ethics Global Leader, President of AAAI

H.E. Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi, President of SDAIA said: “We are excited to

facilitate thought-provoking and engaging dialogue regarding the future of AI

during this year’s summit. This event is truly a testament to our commitment to

promoting thoughtful discussions that will inform business, academic, and

industry leaders.”

During the 2nd Global AI summit, the Kingdom will also unveil several

announcements about upcoming commitments and partnerships that will advance the

use and impact of AI in the coming years.

This landmark conference and accompanying announcements are some of the many

ways whereby the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is achieving the Data & AI National

Strategy to elevate the Kingdom as a global leader in the elite league of

data-driven economies, as part of Vision 2030[https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/]

goals.

Find out more: https://globalaisummit.org

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SOURCE: SDAIA