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(11)
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.
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.
John Weaver
Attorney at McLane Middleton
John Weaver is an attorney at McLane Middleton, specializing in technology and artificial intelligence law.
Juergen Schmidhuber
Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Nnaisense
Juergen Schmidhuber is the co-founder and chief scientist at Nnaisense, and director of research for the Swiss AI Lab IDSIA.
Li Deyi
Academician at Chinese Academy of Engineering
Li Deyi is an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and chairman of the China Artificial Intelligence Society.
Michael Wooldridge
Professor at University of Oxford
Michael Wooldridge is a professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford.
Nicolas Miailhe
President at The Future Society
Nicolas Miailhe is the President of The Future Society, focusing on AI governance and policy.
Pony Ma
Chairman and CEO at Tencent
Pony Ma is the Chairman and CEO of Tencent, a leading Chinese technology company.
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.
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.
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