Third Annual Global AI Summit Kicks Off In Riyadh Under Royal Patronage

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the third annual Global AI Summit will commence on Tuesday. The event is scheduled from September 10 to 12 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. Organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), it will feature over 450 international speakers and attract numerous local, regional, and international figures.

The summit will see participation from economic policymakers and elite AI specialists from 100 countries. This gathering underscores Saudi Arabia's leadership in organizing major global events under King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH the Crown Prince. It also highlights the Kingdom as a hub for innovation and creativity in AI.

Key themes include innovation in AI, shaping a better future for AI locally and globally, integrating human intelligence with AI, generative AI, AI ethics, processors, infrastructure, and smart city growth. These discussions aim to enhance international cooperation in data and AI through developmental topics.

The summit will launch over 25 local and global initiatives and sign more than 70 agreements. It will also feature events that foster knowledge exchange with countries worldwide in the field of AI. The number of registered participants has already exceeded 32,000.

This event represents a successful step after five years of hard work by SDAIA to strengthen Saudi Arabia's role as an influential voice on global issues like data and AI technologies. These technologies have become significant factors in many aspects of life.

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals

The summit aligns with Saudi Arabia's efforts to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, consistent with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. Through constructive dialogues, it aims to shape the future of AI and optimize its benefits for human societies.

The convening of this summit further strengthens Saudi Arabia's mission to harness the potential of AI for humanity's benefit. It showcases the Kingdom’s commitment to becoming a global hub for advanced technologies under ongoing support from HRH the Crown Prince.

The number of speakers has reached more than 456 experts, representing a distinguished group of AI specialists and scientists participating alongside their local counterparts in 150 sessions. This diverse representation ensures a comprehensive discussion on various aspects of AI.

The summit’s proceedings highlight Saudi Arabia’s status as a leading nation in managing major global summits. This is evident through its ability to attract top-tier participants and facilitate meaningful exchanges on critical issues like data and artificial intelligence.

This year’s summit will discuss enhancing international cooperation in data and AI through key topics such as innovation in industry, shaping a better future for both local and global levels, integration between human intelligence and AI, generative AI, ethics in AI, processors, infrastructure, and smart cities' growth impact.

The event underscores ongoing support from HRH the Crown Prince enabling SDAIA to play its developmental role in advanced technologies. This positions Saudi Arabia as a global hub for cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence.

The third annual Global AI Summit marks another milestone in Saudi Arabia’s journey towards becoming an influential player in the global tech landscape. It reflects the Kingdom's dedication to fostering innovation while addressing critical issues affecting both individuals and governments worldwide.

With inputs from SPA