Qatar to be the Venue for MENA Edition of World Summit AI

Qatar Hosts MENA Edition of World Summit AI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Qatar will host the Middle East and North African edition of the World Summit AI, a significant global conference on artificial intelligence, in the last quarter of 2024.

This event is anticipated to draw the global AI community to the Middle East, encouraging innovation and boosting the region's technology sector. It will serve as a hub for AI companies, major tech players, startups, investors, and leading AI researchers, facilitating advancements in the field.

Hassan Jassim Al Sayed, Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Committee at MCIT, expressed enthusiasm, stating, 'Hosting the Middle East version of the world's renowned AI Summit next year will be a platform for exchanging innovative ideas and bringing global AI thought leaders to Qatar, aligning with our efforts to become a regional innovation and AI hub.'

Sarah Porter, CEO and Founder of InspiredMinds and World Summit AI, emphasized the summit's role in democratizing AI access and facilitating knowledge exchange globally.

The event will feature prominent speakers, global AI experts, and visionaries sharing insights on machine learning, generative AI, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Attendees can participate in presentations, workshops, and panel discussions, gaining valuable knowledge and networking opportunities.

Leading tech companies and startups will showcase their AI solutions, offering hands-on experiences with cutting-edge technologies. The conference will facilitate collaborations and partnerships in the AI sector, with hackathons and competitions for participants to showcase their skills and win exciting prizes.

Qatar's success in hosting the World Summit AI MENA 2024 highlights its evolving technological infrastructure, government support for innovation, investment in emerging technologies, and encouragement of startups.