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ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE | 02 JUNE 2023

The artificial intelligence conference track is a must-attend for business leaders, tech experts, and AI enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements in AI technology and learn how to integrate AI into business operations for increased efficiency and profitability. This track features informative sessions, unique advancements in the field of AI and demos. Discover how AI can transform your business and shape the future of Africa.

10:00 - 11:00

10:25 – 10:30

02 June 2023 | 5 Minutes

Paid

Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Chairman's Welcome Remarks

Speakers

Dr Natalie Raphil

Ambassador Women in AI Southern Africa, Founder

South Africa

Robots Can Think Pty Ltd

10:30 – 11:00

02 June 2023 | 30 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Launch of the African Responsible AI Charter

AI has the potential to drive socioeconomic development in Africa by facilitating innovative solution to key challenges such as access to healthcare, education, and financial services, addressing infrastructure and agricultural needs.

Speakers

Steve Nouri

Founder

Australia

AI4Diversity

Marlene Mhangami

Director and Vice Chair, Practitioner Board

USA

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Armin Ibrisimovic

Head of the Social and Human Sciences Programme

Morocco

UNESCO

11:00 - 12:00

11:00 – 11:40

02 June 2023 | 40 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Panel: Responsible Generative AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and play an increasingly prominentrole in our lives, ensuring that it i s developed and deployed in a responsible and ethical manner examining bias,transparency, and accountability.

Speakers

Mustapha Zaouini

Chairman

South Africa

AI in Africa

Ahmed Aljeshi

MEA Regional Director - HPC and AI

KSA

Intel Corporation

Aurelie Jacquet

Chair of Standards

Australia

Australia Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Saad Ouchkir

Head of Cloud Customer Engineers

UAE

META, Google Cloud

Steve Nouri

Founder

Australia

AI4Diversity

11:40 – 12:00

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Scientific and Industry Digital Twin Meeting of AI, High performance Simulation and Mathematics

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly advancing and pushing the boundaries of what was previously thought possible, creating new frontiers transforming industries and improving lives while.

Speakers

Simon See

Global Head of Nvidia AI Technology Centre

Singapore

NVIDIA Corporation

12:00 - 13:00

12:00 – 12:20

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Keynote: Societal Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Speakers

Dr. Adel Al Sharji

COO

PresightAI

12:20 – 13:00

02 June 2023 | 40 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Panel: Is Africa Ready to Explore the Unchartered Territories of AI?

An invigorating discussion assessing Africa's readiness for AI adoption, exploring the opportunities, challenges, and strategic approaches required to navigate this uncharted technological landscape.

Speakers

Yau I. Garba

National Director

Nigeria

National Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Siim Sikkut

Former Government CIO

Estonia

Kerry Sheehan

Head of Service Development & Innovation

UK Civil Service

Mohamed Issa

Regional Directorr, CMEA

UAE

ESRI

Melody Musoni

Digital Economy and Governance Policy Officer

The Netherlands

European Centre for Development Policy Management

Timothy Oriedo

Chief Data Scientist

Predictive Analytics Lab

13:00 - 14:00

13:00 – 13:20

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Artificial Intelligence: Future Ready Government Transformation

Speakers

Dr. Omer Dawelbeit

Principal Solutions Architect

UAE

AWS

13:20 – 14:00

02 June 2023 | 40 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Lunch and Prayers Break

14:00 - 15:00

14:00 – 14:40

02 June 2023 | 40 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Panel: Impact of Generative AI on the Future of Work

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the future of work, enabling machines to performcomplex tasks that were previously the exclusive domain of humans.

Speakers

Cristina Duta

Director of Intelligent Automation

Romania

AECOM

Isabella Panella

Head of AI in Digital Delivery Platform, Jaguar Land Rover

Gaydon

Su Le

Chief Digital Officer & Chief Strategy Officer

KSA

Tonomus

Hajar Mousannif

Professor & AI Expert

Morocco

Cadi Ayyad University

Shail Khiyara

President & COO

USA

Turbotic

Ali El Amrani

Founder

Morocco

iBTIQUAR - Innovation Lab

14:40 – 15:00

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Revolutionizing Industries: The Next Wave of Digital Transformation Accelerated by the Power of Gen AI

Speakers

Dr Thierry Lestable

Executive Director, AI and Digital Science Research Center

UAE

Technology Innovation Institute (TII)

15:00 - 16:00

15:00 – 15:30

02 June 2023 | 30 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Fireside Chat: AI in Agriculture: A Make or Break Opportunity for Sustainable Farming

The brave new world of smart farming: integrating advanced technologies such as remote sensing, big data, artificial intelligence, and robotics into everyday farm management.

Speakers

Shail Khiyara

President & COO

USA

Turbotic

John Fulton

President

USA

International Society of Precision Agriculture

15:30 – 15:50

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

What do AI-enabled Autonomous Vehicles and Universal Healthcare have in Common?

AI has the potentialto revolutionize the use of autonomous vehicles in healthcare, enabling faster and more efficient tra nsportation of patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Speakers

Dr Shaoshan Liu

Founder/CEO

USA

PerceptIn

15:50 – 16:10

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

How AI Will Shape Talent Demand for the Tech Industry

Speakers

Meyssane Alj Hakim

Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Programs

Micron Technology

16:00 - 17:00

16:10 – 16:40

02 June 2023 | 30 Minutes

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Track: Artificial Intelligence
Main Stage

Fireside Chat: Healthcare, Smart City Signage, Retail and Intercultural Communication, How Ai Is Disrupting Everything

Transforming experiences into AI-powered digital ecosystems with dynamic and intelligent systems that shape human behavior, enhance engagement, and redefine the concept of access to critical services. From remote areas to urban centres and online spaces AI has the power to disrupt every vertical of our world.