AI Trends, Government Leadership and Private Sector Innovation

02 Oct 2024

Online English
Start: 10.00 CET - End: 12.15 CET

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive roundtable dedicated to exploring the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the role of government leadership, and the innovative strides made by the private sector.

This event, co-organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), is hosted by the ICC-ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies across the globe, by automating tasks, enhancing decision-making processes, and creating new economic opportunities. This roundtable aims to explore current AI trends, showcase successful implementations in key industries, and discuss the critical roles of both government and the private sector in advancing AI. By bringing together policymakers, industry experts, chambers and innovators, this roundtable will provide a platform for insightful discussions and collaborative strategies for harnessing the power of AI.

10.00-10.10

Opening

10.10-10.40

Session 1: Inspirational AI Trends and Success Stories

10.40-11.25

Session 2: The Pivotal Role of Government in AI Advancement

11.25-12.10

Session 3: Private Sector’s Role in AI Investment and Ecosystem Development

12.10-12.15

Closing

Tarik Alma

Head of Engineering Services for Entrepreneurship, The National Agency for the Promotion of Skills and Competencies (ANAPEC), Morocco

Dr. Hany Ayaad

Executive Director of the Innovation Support Fund under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), Egypt

Dr. Mona Demaidi

Dean of the Faculty of Digital Sciences at the Arab American University and Developer of the AI National Strategy & AI and Ethics Policy, State of Palestine

Reema Diab

AI Expert and CEO of Galaxy for Technology, Jordan

Lara El Khoury

Director of Programs, Berytech Innovation Hub, Lebanon

Kareem Hassan

Executive Director, ESCWA Technology Centre

Dr. Hashim Hussein

Head of UNIDO- Investment & Technology Promotion Office (ITPO), Bahrain

Dr. Nibal Idlebi

Acting Director of the Statistics, Information Society and Technology Cluster, UN-ESCWA

Sulafah Jabarti

Chair of the Digital Economy Committee, ICC Saudi Arabia, KSA

Youssef Jalloul

Founder of Inova Solutions, Dubai AI Campus, UAE

Ullas Marar

Head, ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship

Rudy Shoushany

Award-winning Podcaster & Technology Strategist – Founder of DxTalks

Timea Suto

Global Digital Policy Lead, International Chamber of Commerce

Joelle Yazbeck

Regional Coordinator, ICC-ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship

Venue: Online

Joelle Yazbeck

Regional Coordinator, ICC-ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship

joelle.yazbeck@un.org

Organiser

ICC ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship