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Tuesday, 26th November, 5:15-6:00 p.m.

Open-source AI has transformed AI innovation by giving organizations and developers around the world equitable access to Large Language Models. This panel will explore how open-source AI can drive business opportunities, including how it is impacting sectors such as academia, public services, healthcare, law, and finance. Panelists will also discuss how open-source AI accelerates innovation, helps address ethical challenges, and fosters sustainable growth.

We'll also explore how to address potential challenges, from regulation to lack of control. Join our panel of experts who will share lessons learned and discuss the ongoing evolution of open-source AI in driving transformative real-world solutions.

Panelists:

Speakers
Dr. Abed Benaichouche

CEO

Open Innovation AI

UAE

Speakers
Dr. Roberto Di Cosmo

Director

Software Heritage

France

Speakers
Dr. Nicolas Granatino

Partner and Co-founder

STEM AI

UK

Speakers
Dr. June Paik

Founder and CEO

FuriosaAI

United States

Speakers
Pia Michel

Head of Science Translation

Prima Materia

Switzerland

Moderator:

Speakers
Mehdi Ghissassi

Chief Product Officer

AI71

UAE

Wednesday, 27th November, 4:45-5:30 p.m.

The UAE is emerging as a global player in AI due in part to the development of the Falcon series of Large Language Models, which have been open-source since the release of the first model in 2023.

Join this panel of experts from the Advanced Technology Research Council ecosystem as they share their vision for AI development, as well as their commitment to open-sourcing for global equity and maintaining a global ranking. They'll also explore the future of Falcon, as well as how Falcon contributed to the creation of AI71, a growing start-up dedicated to bringing open-source AI - and Falcon - to as many organizations as possible.

Panelists:

Speakers
Dr. Najwa Aaraj

CEO

Technology Innovation Institute

UAE

Speakers
Reda Nidhakou

Acting CEO

VentureOne

UAE

Speakers
Dr. Yoelle Maarek

Chief Researcher

Technology Innovation Institute

Israel

Speakers
Dr. Mahir Nayfeh

Chief Product Officer

AI71

UAE

Moderator:

Speakers
Dr. Hakim Hacid

Chief Researcher

Technology Innovation Institute

UAE