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The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus is all set to hold the first-ever international artificial intelligence conference, titled “Reimagining the Digital Transformation of the Caribbean in an Age of Regenerative AI and the Fifth Industrial Revolution.”
The conference is scheduled to take place from July 8, 2024, and will welcome experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the adoption, risks, and ethical practices of AI.
The conference will host a pre-conference workshop on July 8, 2024, for students, educators, and individuals curious about the basics of generative AI, featuring tools such as ChatGPT.
On July 9, the conference will hold nine panels, including the opening session “Igniting the Potential: Powering the 5IR Innovations in the Caribbean,” which will explore the role of AI and 5IR in the region.
The speakers at the conference include Dr Danielle Belgrave, VP of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning at GlascoSmithKline AI (GSK); Dr Bharat N. Anand, Vice Provost for Advances in Learning at Harvard University and the Henry R. Byers Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School; Dr Chris Jones, the 2022 Democratic nominee for Governor of Arkansas; and Dr Nicholas Fuller, Vice President of IBM Research for Automation and Edge Computing.
The conference aims to pave the way for innovative approaches and transformative collaborations that will shape the future of the Caribbean.
The event will unite renowned AI experts globally to explore how AI can drive sustainable development in the region while addressing critical sustainable development goals. The conference will also include a diverse range of topics, including AI in healthcare, sustainable agricultural practices, and smart city development.
On the final day of the conference, there will be a range of panels focusing on AI’s impact on tourism, maritime, cybersecurity and data privacy, banking, education, and skills development. The conference has already accepted over 80 research papers from academics, both regionally and internationally, and will feature a slate of 60 international and regional panelists.
The conference will serve as a hub for AI experts, policymakers, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration on AI adoption strategies, addressing AI-related risks, and fostering ethical practices. According to Professor Justin Robinson, the Five Islands Campus Principal,
The conference is taking place at a time when the world is rapidly evolving, and therefore it is imperative that we harness the power of AI to propel our region forward, addressing critical sustainable development goals while fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and ethical technological advancement.
This conference will catalyze groundbreaking research, innovative thinking, and transformative collaborations that will shape the future of the Caribbean, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of technological advancements and sustainable development.
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