2nd Global AI Summit to Kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday

The Second Global AI Summit will kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The Second Global AI Summit will kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday.
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2nd Global AI Summit to Kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday

The Second Global AI Summit will kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The Second Global AI Summit will kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday.

The Second Global AI Summit will kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Organized by SDAIA, the summit, “Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity”, will witness the participation of more than 10,000 AI policymakers and specialists, senior government officials and major IT companies from around the world.

The event will be held between September 13 and 15.

It will tackle all aspects of AI, including the present, challenges and efforts to benefit from AI technologies.

Participants will provide various presentations that shed light on the latest research and innovations in the field, and exchange expertise and explore investment opportunities.

The summit will feature over 100 panel discussions and workshops.

It will highlight the impact of AI on top sectors, such as smart cities, capacity building, healthcare, transportation, energy, culture, environment, and economic mobility, with the aim of finding solutions to challenges and maximizing benefits from AI technologies.

The summit will witness the signing of more than 40 agreements and memorandums of understanding between the public and private sectors from Saudi Arabia and abroad.



ImpaQ Forum Kicks Off in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah

Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary and other officials are seen at the opening of the event in Diriyah. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary and other officials are seen at the opening of the event in Diriyah. (SPA)
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ImpaQ Forum Kicks Off in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah

Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary and other officials are seen at the opening of the event in Diriyah. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary and other officials are seen at the opening of the event in Diriyah. (SPA)

Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary, the Impact Makers Forum (ImpaQ) kicked off in Diriyah on Wednesday, attracting a host of influencers, experts and content creators from around the world.

The opening ceremony featured a modern theatrical performance titled "The Butterfly Effect," celebrating the forum's message and its significance in various fields of influence.

In an opening speech to over 1,500 guests at the Diriyah Arena, Al-Dossary emphasized the growing role of influencers, highlighting the importance of leveraging this influence to foster creativity and innovation and to stimulate community and economic development.

"The Kingdom's Vision 2030, led by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, is a vision that has inspired the world and created impact," he stated.

"Influence can be a single word from a passerby that might forever change someone's life for the better. It could come from a street vendor striving to provide for his children, a loving father, or a great mother who performs miracles to instill values in her children," he remarked.

"Influence is not confined to platforms and screens alone. Look around you at work, in your club, in your neighborhood, at home, and you will see who has shaped your personality and life. ImpaQ celebrates them and all of you," stressed the minister.

The Impact Makers Forum, the largest of its kind in the Kingdom, is being held on a 23,000-square-meter venue and includes three main areas: "Innovation Space" hosting panel discussions and major events, "Impact Space" where influencers share their inspirational experiences, and "Lab Space" for creative and technical workshops.

The two-day forum features over 40 diverse activities across 14 areas of influence, including media, artificial intelligence, sports, tourism and culture. The event will attract over 30,000 visitors, making it a leading platform for exchanging expertise and showcasing success stories in various fields of influence.

The forum also allows international influencers through special tours organized in cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority, aiming to highlight Saudi Arabia's uniqueness and appeal. The opening ceremony was digitally streamed to over one million viewers.

The forum features a diverse and engaging agenda, including panel discussions and workshops, while fostering substantial interaction among participants and attendees. This dynamic atmosphere underscores the Kingdom's role as a global hub for inspiration and innovation in the area of influence.