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Meet the experts behind the #AISummit, connecting the global AI community. Rory Crone, our Marketing Director at Applied Intelligence Group, says: “Since 2016, The AI Summit Series has gathered business executives and investors with technology enthusiasts and data specialists from across the globe to network, learn and showcase the cutting-edge uses of AI for business. We’re all about celebrating this emerging, transformative technology, looking beyond the hype and buzzwords to focus on the practical, and actual, applications of AI technologies in organisations. In 2024 we're growing our reach significantly to meet the global AI community! As well as our flagship AI Summits in London and New York, we're running Satellite Summits: The AI Summit Singapore at the ATx Enterprise, The AI Summit at Black Hat USA, The AI Summit at SecTor (Canada), The AI Summit Cape Town at Africa Tech Fest and The AI Summit at Black Hat Europe. This is truly the year that commercial AI comes to life!” Inspired? Meet our experts in London this summer: https://bit.ly/2XyNx9i Register to AI Summit London: https://bit.ly/49UMwgT #AISummit #BehindTheScenes #Tech #AI

Meet the experts behind the #TheAISummit, connecting the global AI community. Rory Crone, Informa Tech's Marketing Director at Applied Intelligence Group, says: “Since 2016, The AI Summit Series has gathered business executives and investors with technology enthusiasts and data specialists from across the globe to network, learn and showcase the cutting-edge uses of AI for business. We’re all about celebrating this emerging, transformative technology, looking beyond the hype and buzzwords to focus on the practical, and actual, applications of AI technologies in organisations. In 2024 we're growing our reach significantly to meet the global AI community! As well as our flagship AI Summits in London and New York, we're running Satellite Summits: The AI Summit Singapore at the ATx Enterprise, The AI Summit at Black Hat USA, The AI Summit at SecTor (Canada), The AI Summit Cape Town at Africa Tech Fest and The AI Summit at Black Hat Europe. This is truly the year that commercial AI comes to life!” Inspired? Meet the experts in London this summer: https://bit.ly/2XyNx9i Register to AI Summit London: https://bit.ly/49UMwgT #AISummit #BehindTheScenes #Tech #AI

#AI Summit #AI is in the air. Virtually. In a virtual summit, there is intense focus on the current moment, there is always this urge towards a forward march, the execution of the next moment, with no hype of the past glory or over-promise of a future prospect. The current moment wins in any virtual summit . It is a honour to speak “Virtually” about #AI at the AI World Solutions Summit on 13 March 2024. See you there, virtually.

I had a wonderful time speaking at #DataFest 2024. I’m grateful for the meaningful connections I made and lessons learned throughout the conference. 🎤 Key Takeaways from My Presentation titled "From Hype to Harvest: AI/ML Hype vs. Real-World Adoption" The media-touted "unsinkable" Titanic, a technological marvel, sank due to overconfidence and insufficient safety measures. Similarly, AI and ML hype can overshadow real challenges and limitations. We must navigate the landscape cautiously to avoid the pitfalls of technological overreach. 🔍 Recognizing the Major Drivers of AI/ML Hype AI/ML-related research papers have grown from 1.5 million in 2014 to over 5 million in 2023. This exponential growth fuels the perception of imminent breakthroughs, but practical adoption lags behind. Sensationalized media coverage citing for instance, autonomous vehicles and a robot workforce, create unrealistic expectations. There's a significant gap between business executives' belief in AI's potential and the actual implementation of AI strategies. Only 20% of executives report having a clear AI strategy despite 86% believing in its transformative power. 🌀 Understanding the AI/ML Hype Cycle Driven by hype, initial excitement often leads to overestimation of technology's immediate impact. As real-world challenges emerge, disillusionment sets in, highlighting the gap between promise and practical application. Eventually, as technologies mature, they reach a stage where real value is delivered. Understanding this cycle helps manage expectations and focus on sustainable growth. 🔧 Factors Impacting Real-World Adoption Most of the speakers and panelists shared similar insights on challenges they are experiencing with adoption of AI/ML solutions. These include poor data quality and data unavailability, scarcity of talent and expertise, ethical and regulatory considerations, such as avoiding bias, enforcing privacy, and avoiding copyright infringement. Lack of seamless integration of new technologies with current business processes and legacy systems is also a challenge for many organizations at various stages of their AI maturity journey. 📈 Bridging the Gap AI/ML can deliver tremendous value but require time, investment, and strategic planning. Here are some practical tips. Focus on pilot projects that can demonstrate quick wins in high-impact areas. Invest in foundational necessities such as robust data infrastructure and data quality. Foster a culture of collaboration and rapid iteration to continuously refine and improve. 🎯 Conclusion The journey from AI/ML hype to reality involves understanding where we are on the AI maturity curve. As these technologies advance, setting realistic expectations and focusing on sustainable growth become crucial. Let’s drive innovation responsibly and unlock the true potential of AI/ML in our industries and society. Thank you to Tanja du Plessis, Craig Steward, and the incredible team at Dalebrook Media for the invitation.

Nordic AI Summit and AI+ Are Teaming Up! We've got something really cool to share: for the first time ever, the Nordic AI Summit and AI+ are joining forces. What does this mean? Well, it's all about bringing together the brightest minds and biggest hearts in AI from across Norway and the Nordics. We believe that by working together, we can make a bigger splash in the world of AI. ⁉ Why This Matters Both our events have been places where you can hear about the latest in AI, see it in action, and meet the people making it happen. This year, we're taking it up a notch. By collaborating, we're essentially doubling down on what you love about each event: more insights, more connections, and yes, more fun. 🙋♂️ 🙋♀️ For Our Attendees If you've been to AI+ or the Nordic AI Summit before, you know the drill: leaders, experts, and innovators sharing, learning, and networking. Now, imagine that energy multiplied. We're talking about a broader stage for our speakers, and for you, more chances to meet and mingle with the folks leading the charge in AI. And if you're wondering, yes, we're working on a special deal for AI+ attendees to join the Nordic AI Summit. Stay tuned for that. 📢 Speakers and Sponsors Some of the faces you've seen at AI+ will also be at the Nordic AI Summit, sharing their wisdom and stories. This crossover means you get a richer, more diverse range of perspectives and solutions to the real-world challenges we're all trying to solve with AI. ✅ Why We're Doing This Let's be real: Norway's not the biggest country, and the AI world is vast. But we've got talent, ambition, and now, an even bigger community to make our mark. We believe that by coming together, we can push the boundaries of what's possible with AI, creating better solutions for our businesses, our communities, and yes, even the planet. ➡ What's Next This partnership is just the beginning. We're not just planning events; we're building a community. A community where we share, challenge, and grow together. So whether you're deep into AI or just AI-curious, there's a spot for you here. Let's make AI work for everyone. See you at AI+ and the Nordic AI Summit! PS. for a ticket sales and great deals to AI+ and NAIS, see the comment section!

🔊 #EBDVF2024 is around the corner and we want to invite you to join us for the session 'Moving to the edge: the impact and implications of CEI continuum on Manufacturing' 🗓 4 October 🕦 9:00 - 10:30 The session will take into consideration insights from other parts of the program focused on #challenges in #manufacturing, especially regarding the usage of #data and #GenAI in the #computingcontinuum as well as specific barriers experienced by #SMEs and will bring practical examples/use cases and mechanisms to take full advantage of #AI. Check here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmAxs4ig It will be my pleasure sharing stage in #Budapest with Maria Pateraki, Alissa Zaccaria, Gabor Vicze, PhD and Sergio Gusmeroli. #AI #dataoperations #genAI #computingcontinuum #edge #manufacturing #circularity #SME #EBDVF24 PANDORA Horizon Europe Project AI REDGIO 5.0 CIRCULOOS BDVA - Big Data Value Association Ana Garcia Robles Daniel Alonso Román Gaia-X Hub España Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud (AISBL) Francisca Rubio Adra - AI-Data-Robotics-Association Daniel Sáez Domingo Alexandra Garatzogianni, MBA, MSc, MA💎 🛡️ Dr. Irene Lopez de Vallejo IDC4EU Dolores Ordoñez Rolf Riemenschneider John Gole Golboo Pourabdollahian EUCloudEdgeIoT Nevena Raczko AIOTI

❗ #AIREDGIO50 is one of the flagship project that will take the stage this friday at #EBDVF2024 ❗ 🔊 Join us for the session "Moving to the edge: the impact and implications of CEI continuum on Manufacturing" 🗓 4 October, 2024 🕦 9:00 - 10:30 The session will take into consideration insights from other parts of the program focused on challenges in #manufacturing, especially regarding the usage of data and #GenAI in the #computingcontinuum, as well as specific barriers experienced by #SMEs. Check here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e97dRA5p #AIREDGIO50 #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing #SMEs #HaDEA

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We’re just two days away from CIONET Belgium’s "Building an AI-enabled Organisation" community event at Hof te Vitseroel in Ternat on April 25th. If you're curious about the role of AI in modern business, this is a perfect opportunity to gain insights and learn from those leading the way. Join us for an evening of exploration and discussion on today's most pertinent AI topics. What's on the Agenda? 🌐 Expert Insights: Unpack the essentials of AI with Dr Pierre Marchand from Cognizant, based on extensive research across Belgium and the Netherlands. 🛡️ Data Excellence: Nathalie Rigouts from Borealis will shed light on mastering data quality and governance for AI success. 🔍 AI Realisation Techniques: Jackie Janssen of CM - Christelijke Mutualiteit will share actionable strategies for leveraging AI's full potential quickly and effectively. 📊 Case Study Exploration: Delve into Elia's case study presented by Farha Naz, illustrating effective AI adoption tactics. The evening will wrap up with a panel of seasoned digital leaders including Jan Dobbenie (VDAB), Karolien Scheerlinck (VDAB), Gregory Verlinden, MBA (Cognizant), and Benjamin Cramet (EUROCONTROL), who will reflect on the insights shared throughout the evening. Register now to secure your spot: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2ZSXcry. See you there! #CIONET #CIONETBelgium #CIOCommunity #DigitalLeaders #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #TechnologyLeadership #AIStrategy

🌟 As we gear up for our international #summit, Adopt AI by Artefact, we are thrilled to present Biljana Kaitovic, Group CIO, Chief Digital Officer, EVP and Executive Committee Member at ENGIE as one of our world-class #speakers on June 5th in Paris! 🎤 On the #Vision Stage - Forging Visions: Where Business Meets AI Tomorrow, Biljana will explore "AI for #Energy," focusing on enhancing industrial productivity through #AI. Her presentation will offer pivotal insights for professionals eager to integrate AI with business and technology strategically. 💼 With a stellar career in driving IT and technological transformation across various countries, Biljana’s insights come from a profound understanding of technology as a catalyst for #sustainability and efficiency. With her extensive background in IT and digital transformations across the global stage, her role as Group CIO and Chief Digital Officer is to accelerate the #digitalization of Engie businesses to serve the group’s growth ambitions and operational performance. 🪫 ENGIE, a leader in #lowcarbon energy and services, aims every day to push the boundaries towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 97,000 employees worldwide, ENGIE is dedicated to reducing energy consumption and developing eco-friendly solutions. This commitment aligns perfectly with our summit's vision of integrating AI in transforming industries for economic and environmental progress. 🚀 Don’t miss the chance to hear from Biljana to learn more about ENGIE’s #Data & #AIprogram, which is at the forefront of harnessing AI to foster #sustainable growth and #innovation. It’s a unique opportunity to gain insights into AI’s transformative potential in the energy sector and beyond towards a carbon-neutral future ! 🎥 We are also excited to announce the opening of the Artefact AI Film #Festival at Adopt AI, which is an international short film competition open to all, rewarding the creativity of artists using artificial intelligence, in partnership with mk2, one of Europe's leading art house cinema groups. We will have the honour of having Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the director of 'Amélie Poulain' and Delicatessen’, among other famous movies, as the #President of the Jury. Discover all our announced speakers on our website Adopt AI. Many new ones to be revealed soon! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ep9ubgva ▪ 2000 attendees expected ▪ 150 world-class speakers ▪ 100 sessions ▪ 1 Artefact Exhibition Zone ▪ 1 #GenAI Bar 📅 June 5, 2024. 📍 Station F - Paris #AdoptAI #AI #GenAI Vincent LucIAni Damien GROMIER