The AI for Good Global Summit is an annual event organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with over 50 United Nations agencies. The summit aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by connecting AI innovators with problem owners to identify practical applications of AI that can accelerate progress towards these goals.
The summit covers a wide range of topics, including AI applications in health, climate change, gender equality, inclusive prosperity, and sustainable infrastructure. Sessions feature discussions on responsible AI, ethical considerations, and the development of safe and trustworthy AI systems. The event also showcases state-of-the-art AI solutions and cutting-edge knowledge aligned with the UN SDGs.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in networking events, solution-matching sessions, and collaborative workshops. The summit features notable speakers from various sectors, including government officials, industry leaders, and top AI academic experts. The event also includes an exhibition space where participants can explore innovative AI technologies and solutions.
The AI for Good Global Summit is designed for AI innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and civil society members who are interested in leveraging AI to address global challenges. Participants can gain insights into the latest AI developments, collaborate with peers, and contribute to the advancement of AI solutions for social good.
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Speakers(37)
Aldebaro Klautau
Professor at Federal University of Pará
Aldebaro Klautau is a professor at the Federal University of Pará, specializing in machine learning applications in telecommunications.
Anan Sawabe
Researcher at NTT Corporation
Anan Sawabe is a researcher at NTT Corporation, focusing on network failure prediction and location estimation using AI.
Anne Bouverot
Special Envoy for the Paris AI Action Summit, Chairperson at Ecole Normale Supérieure
Anne Bouverot is the Special Envoy for the Paris AI Action Summit and Chairperson of Ecole Normale Supérieure. She has held leadership roles in the tech industry and academia.
Antf3nio Guterres
Secretary-General at United Nations
Antf3nio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations, leading the organization in addressing global challenges.
António Guterres
Secretary-General at United Nations
António Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations, leading the organization in addressing global challenges.
Carlos Madjri Sanvee
Secretary General at World Alliance of YMCA
Carlos Madjri Sanvee is the Secretary General of the World Alliance of YMCAs, leading global initiatives to empower young people and communities.
David Sinclair
Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, Harvard University
David Sinclair is a Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and an expert in aging and longevity. He is the bestselling author of 'Lifespan'.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General at International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the Secretary-General of the ITU, focusing on global telecommunications and information technology development.
Faduma Aden
Senior Equity, Inclusion and Innovation Strategist at Spotify
Faduma Aden is a Senior Equity, Inclusion and Innovation Strategist at Spotify, leading DEI and social impact strategies for its largest business unit.
Fei-Fei Li
Professor, Computer Science Department and Co-Director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute at Stanford University
Fei-Fei Li is a professor at Stanford University and co-director of the Human-Centered AI Institute, known for her work in computer vision and AI.
Geoffrey Hinton
Turing Award & Nobel Laureate, AI Pioneer & Deep Learning Visionary
Geoffrey Hinton is a Turing Award and Nobel Laureate, recognized as a pioneer in artificial intelligence and deep learning.
Guy Parmelin
Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) at Switzerland
Guy Parmelin is a Swiss politician serving as Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
H.E. Amandeep Singh Gill
Under Secretary-General & Special Envoy for Digital & Emerging Technologies at UN Office
Amandeep Singh Gill is the Under Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies at the United Nations. He focuses on global digital cooperation and policy.
H.E. Mr. Alar Karis
President at Republic of Estonia
H.E. Mr. Alar Karis is the President of the Republic of Estonia. Prior to becoming head of state, he served as the honorary consul to the Republic of Chile in Estonia for 10 years.
Jessica Sibley
Chief Executive Officer at TIME
Jessica Sibley is the CEO of TIME, overseeing the global media brand's magazine, digital platforms, TIME Studios, and live events business.
Kate Darling
Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab
Kate Darling is a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab, where she investigates social robotics and conducts experimental studies on human-robot interaction.
Kate Kallot
Founder & CEO at Amini
Kate Kallot is the Founder & CEO of Amini, an AI startup addressing Africa's environmental data scarcity, and was named TIME 100 most influential people in AI 2023.
Lan Xue
Distinguished Professor and Dean at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University
Lan Xue is a Distinguished Professor and Dean at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University. His research interests include public policy and innovation management.
Lila Ibrahim
Chief Operating Officer at Google DeepMind
Lila Ibrahim is the COO of Google DeepMind, overseeing operations at the forefront of artificial intelligence research.
Marc Benioff
Chair and CEO at Salesforce
Marc Benioff is the Chair and CEO of Salesforce, a global leader in customer relationship management software.
Marco Tempest
Creative Technologist and Strategy Consultant at MIT Media Lab
Marco Tempest is a Directors Fellow at the MIT Media Lab and a creative consultant at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is a frequent keynote speaker at tech conferences worldwide, blending technology and storytelling.
Meredith Whittaker
President at Signal
Meredith Whittaker is the President of Signal, a privacy-focused messaging app. She is known for her advocacy on AI ethics and workers' rights in the tech industry.
Nicholas Thompson
CEO at The Atlantic
Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, overseeing the magazine's editorial and business operations. He has a background in journalism and technology reporting.
Pascale Davies
Tech Reporter at Euronews
Pascale Davies is a technology reporter focusing on European tech and artificial intelligence. With over ten years of experience, she has worked for Reuters, Forbes, and currently Euronews, and serves as an official moderator for the United Nations' AI for Good Summit.
Rafia Al-Jassim
Specialist at Investment Promotion Agency Qatar
Rafia Al-Jassim is a Specialist at the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar and Co-Founder and COO at AlgaQ, focusing on sustainability initiatives.
Ray Kurzweil
Inventor, Futurist, and Author
Ray Kurzweil is a renowned inventor and futurist with a 36-year track record of accurate predictions, known for his work in artificial intelligence.
Robert Opp
Chief Digital Officer at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Robert Opp is the Chief Digital Officer of UNDP, leading the agency's digital transformation to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. He supports over 120 countries in building inclusive digital transformations.
Sam Altman
CEO at OpenAI
Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, an organization dedicated to ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
Sasha Luccioni
AI and Climate Lead at Hugging Face
Sasha Luccioni is the AI and Climate Lead at Hugging Face and was named one of TIME's 100 most influential people in AI. She focuses on the intersection of AI and environmental sustainability.
Shantanu Pathak
Founder at CareMother
Dr. Shantanu Pathak is the founder of CareMother, a venture offering innovative digital solutions for healthcare providers and women in India and developing countries.
Shivagami Gugan
Chief Technologist for Middle East and Africa at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Shivagami Gugan serves as the Chief Technologist for Middle East and Africa at Amazon Web Services, focusing on cloud computing solutions.
Tony Maciulis
Global Chief Content Officer at GZERO Media
Tony Maciulis is an award-winning media executive and the Global Chief Content Officer at GZERO Media, overseeing content strategy and production.
Werner Vogels
Chief Technology Officer and Vice President at Amazon
Dr. Werner Vogels is the CTO and VP of Amazon.com, responsible for driving the company's customer-centric technology vision.
Yann LeCun
Chief AI Scientist at Meta
Yann LeCun is the Chief AI Scientist at Meta and a Turing Award Laureate. He is renowned for his contributions to machine learning, computer vision, and neural networks.
Yoshua Bengio
Scientific Director at Mila
Yoshua Bengio is a Turing Award Laureate and the Scientific Director of Mila, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute. He is a leading figure in deep learning research.
Yuval Noah Harari
Historian, Philosopher, and Author at Sapienship
Yuval Noah Harari is a historian and philosopher, best known for his books 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus', exploring the history and future of humanity.
will.i.am
Musician, Tech Founder, and Philanthropist at FYI.AI
will.i.am is a creative artist, tech entrepreneur, and founder & CEO of FYI.AI, recognized for his contributions to AI and education.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10, 2022
- Location
- 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
- International Conference Center Geneva (CICG)
- Audience
- AI innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and civil society members
- Attendees
- Approximately 5,000 in-person participants and 27,000 online members