Digital technology company 10 Pearls hosted an Artificial Intelligence conference in Islamabad on Saturday attended by over 1,500 people from across the industry, entrepreneurs and students.
The AI summit, first held in 2019, aimed to share the latest developments in AI, recognize innovations by emerging entrepreneurs and have conversations with leading international and local experts, the company said in a press release.
More than 30 speakers participated in this year’s summit, which was held at the Pak-China Friendship Centre.
Some of the talks held at the conference were Cybersecurity Gets Smart, AI & National Governance, Impact of AI in the Fintech Space and Optimisation of BizOps through AI.
It also featured three-panel discussions — AI Disruption in the Startup Ecosystem, Explainable AI & Healthcare 5.0 and GPT-3: Navigating the Crossroads of Technology and Humanity.
Besides this, the press release said three workshops on top AI tools, technologies and techniques were also held, attended by over 350 people.
Six emerging startups — Autilent, VisionRD, Deutics Global, Adlytic AI, AI Care, and SINGE Network — showcased prototype demos at the event.
Syeda Sana Hussain, the senior director of people and programmes at 10Pearls, called the summit a “massive success”.
“It garnered massive footfall; the conference track and workshops were fully packed with a super-charged and enthusiastic audience. All the emerging AI startups that showcased their products received a phenomenal response, attracting the interest of potential investors and the public alike.
“This incredible success of AI Summit 2023 shows the transformative role AI can play in addressing the complex challenges of today’s world, and 10Pearls is thrilled to be at the forefront of leading innovation,” she added.