The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2019, held from August 29 to 31 in Shanghai, China, is a premier global event dedicated to the advancement and application of artificial intelligence technologies. Organized by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government in collaboration with national ministries and leading academic institutions, WAIC serves as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge AI developments and fostering international collaboration.
The conference features a diverse array of sessions focusing on key topics such as frontline algorithms, brain-inspired intelligence, AI chips, autonomous driving, AI+5G integration, and smart robotics. Industry leaders and researchers share their latest findings and discuss emerging trends, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the current AI landscape.
In addition to the knowledge-sharing sessions, WAIC 2019 hosts an expansive exhibition at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, spanning 15,000 square meters. The exhibition attracts approximately 300 exhibitors, including industry giants like Alibaba, Tencent, Huawei, Microsoft, and Amazon, as well as AI ecosystem companies such as Tesla, IBM, ABB, Ping An Group, and State Grid. These exhibitors demonstrate AI applications across various industries, offering attendees a firsthand look at innovative solutions and fostering networking opportunities.
WAIC 2019 is designed for AI professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in artificial intelligence. The conference provides a unique opportunity to engage with global experts, explore groundbreaking technologies, and discuss the future direction of AI in a collaborative environment.
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Speakers(28)
Andrew Ng
Founder at Deeplearning.ai
Andrew Ng is the founder of Deeplearning.ai, focusing on education and research in artificial intelligence.
Chris Nicol
Chief Technology Officer at Wave Computing
Chris Nicol is the CTO of Wave Computing, leading the architectural teams for hardware and software.
Cyrus Hodes
Director at The Future Society
Cyrus Hodes is a Director at The Future Society, specializing in AI governance and international cooperation.
Demis Hassabis
CEO at DeepMind
Demis Hassabis is the CEO of DeepMind, a leading artificial intelligence research company.
Elon Musk
CEO at Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his contributions to electric vehicles and space exploration.
Fei-Fei Li
Professor at Stanford University
Fei-Fei Li is a professor at Stanford University, renowned for her work in computer vision and artificial intelligence.
Jack Ma
Founder at Alibaba Group
Jack Ma is the founder of Alibaba Group, a leading global e-commerce and technology conglomerate.
Jeannette M. Wing
Director at Data Science Institute at Columbia University
Jeannette M. Wing is the Director of the Data Science Institute at Columbia University, known for her work in trustworthy computing.
John F. Weaver
Attorney at McLane Middleton
John Weaver is an attorney at McLane Middleton, specializing in artificial intelligence and technology law.
Juergen Schmidhuber
Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Nnaisense
Juergen Schmidhuber is the Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Nnaisense, recognized for his work in deep learning.
Kai-Fu Lee
Chairman and CEO at Sinovation Ventures
Kai-Fu Lee is the Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in technology startups.
Li Deyi
Chairman at China Artificial Intelligence Society
Li Deyi is the Chairman of the China Artificial Intelligence Society and an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Li Qiang
Party Secretary at Shanghai
Li Qiang serves as the Party Secretary of Shanghai, overseeing the city's development and governance.
Lu Qi
CEO at Y Combinator China
Lu Qi is the CEO of Y Combinator China, focusing on supporting startups and innovation.
Michael Wooldridge
Professor at University of Oxford
Michael Wooldridge is a professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, specializing in multi-agent systems.
Nicolas Miailhe
President at The Future Society
Nicolas Miailhe is the President of The Future Society, focusing on AI governance and policy.
Pony Ma
CEO at Tencent
Pony Ma is the CEO of Tencent, a major Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate.
Raj Reddy
Professor at Carnegie Mellon University
Raj Reddy is a Turing Award-winning professor at Carnegie Mellon University, known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.
Robin Li
CEO at Baidu
Robin Li is the CEO of Baidu, a leading Chinese multinational technology company specializing in internet-related services and products.
Wang Jian
Chairman of Technology Steering Committee at Alibaba Group
Wang Jian is the Chairman of the Technology Steering Committee at Alibaba Group, guiding the company's technological direction.
Wu Enda
Professor at Stanford University
Wu Enda is a professor at Stanford University, known for his contributions to machine learning and AI education.
Yang Qiang
Professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Yang Qiang is a professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and President of the International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intelligence.
Yann LeCun
Chief AI Scientist at Facebook
Yann LeCun is the Chief AI Scientist at Facebook, recognized for his pioneering work in deep learning and neural networks.
Zhang Bo
Professor at Tsinghua University
Zhang Bo is a professor at Tsinghua University, specializing in artificial intelligence research.
Zhang Hongjiang
Chairman at Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence
Zhang Hongjiang is the Chairman of the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, promoting AI research and development.
Zhang Yaqin
President at Baidu
Zhang Yaqin serves as the President of Baidu, overseeing the company's technological advancements.
Zhou Hongyi
Chairman and CEO at Qihoo 360
Zhou Hongyi is the Chairman and CEO of Qihoo 360, a Chinese internet security company.
Zhou Zhihua
Professor at Nanjing University
Zhou Zhihua is a professor at Nanjing University, focusing on machine learning and data mining.
Event Details
- Date
- August 29-31, 2019
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
- Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center
- Audience
- AI professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers
- Attendees
- Approximately 300 exhibitors