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🌟 Embrace the Friendly Atmosphere at AI<>BA Conference 2024! 🌟 We understand that networking can sometimes feel daunting or exhausting. That’s why at the AI<>BA Conference 2024, we’ve created a welcoming and friendly environment to make your experience enjoyable and stress-free. 🌍 Common Language: English is the common spoken language at our conference, ensuring smooth and effective communication with attendees from around the world. 🤝 Relaxed Networking: We’ve designed plenty of areas where you can relax and chat with new acquaintances, making it easy to build meaningful connections at your own pace. ☕ Comfort All Day: Enjoy lunch on us and free coffee all day long, giving you the perfect opportunity to take a break, recharge, and engage in casual conversations. Join us on 22 and 23 October in Katowice, Poland, or online, and experience a conference atmosphere that’s as friendly as it is informative. Let us take the stress out of networking and help you connect with like-minded professionals in a relaxed setting. Head to www.aibaconference.com and secure your tickets at the early bird price. #AIBA2024 #AIConference #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Katowice #AI #AIEurope #TechConference #Networking #AIGlobalNews #artificialintelligence

The MWC Barcelona agenda is heavily focused on making digital innovation human - galvanizing the industry to work together to transform society- humanizing AI, digital inclusion, sustainable technology, intelligent and livable cities…. connecting ecosystems. All themes that Globe Group are focused on. Connectivity unites and uplifts. This will be an exciting week! #mwc2024 #mwcbarcelona #digitalinnovation #connectivityunites #uplifingfilipinolives

On desk duty at the New Zealand CIO Summit & Awards yesterday. Attendees were positive about what they had learned & there were great discussions on the stands. Key themes from my conversations: 🔹 Adapting to changing customer needs: It's clear that vendors need to stay attuned to the ever-evolving needs of their customers. What worked yesterday might not work tomorrow, and the ability to pivot is crucial. Listen carefully, things can move quickly. 🔹 Strategic responsibility moving from finance to IT: The shift continues as businesses recognise the importance of getting the entire organisation on board for successful transformation. With people becoming increasingly time-poor, the role of education in understanding these evolving requirements cannot be understated. 🔹 The role of AI: Of course a major topic. There is real interest in getting going. Many have lists of potential use cases & are ready to move. There was interest in solutions like SmartSpace.ai which can help accelerate getting to PoC quickly & cleanly. Overall, 'busy' remains a dominant word. I am sure a few will be heading home to be 'good busy' after the event! #nzciosummit #transformation #customerneeds #ciosummit2024

We held our inaugural WorldCC Zurich social last night, sharing insights from our respective journeys in contract and commercial management, as well as considering what we’d like to cover in the next Switzerland member meeting in 2025. Top topics under consideration are Generative AI and Sustainability in contracting - and how the two impact one another. World Commerce & Contracting, Ingrid Slembek, Ph.D, Young-Mi I., Joanna Murphy, Michelle Wang MSc, FCIPS, MCILT, Karim Allam

One week ago my colleagues Kirstie Post, Danielle Turmel and I attended the annual Mobile World Congress 2024 🌍, as part of the Dutch delegation 🇳🇱🦁. It also marked the start of the first ever #sustainabilitytour which took us on a #journey past multiple vendors who shared their vision and insights on this topic. Whether it involved first steps, maximizing future possibilities, innovations, green by #IT and through IT, smart #AI solutions or showing #sustainability #leadership 🌎. Next to this I had the privilege to meet so many inspiring people with different backgrounds, which gave me many new ideas and insights for innovation and how to take the #nextsteps!💡 In general there is still a lot to be done. Together on a national and international level, we need to go beyond #energyefficiency and focusing on strategies and policies based on refuse, reduce and rethink to create new #sustainable and #innovative business models, value for society and #shareholders value. Keep in mind that #sustainabiluty equals #efficiency and has next to #environmental and #social impact, the potential to create strong #economic benefits. I’m really looking forward to see where we are #1YFN! 💪🏻♻️💻 🚨Please check out Circular & Fair ICT Pact (CFIT) for inspiration and insights! 🍀 Special thanks to 🟠 NL MWC Barcelona 🟠 Mark Beermann, Tieneke Breemhaar and team, and of course all partners for the creativity, innovation, professional discussions, connections and of course the fun and laughter. 🙏🏻 Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), Inkoop Uitvoeringscentrum EZK LNV, Categorie ICT Werkomgeving Rijk (IWR) (Sustainable IT) #tech #sustainabilitytour #4YFN #MWC24 #mwc25 #IWR #EZK #RVO #AI #MVO #connectivity #greenit #cfit #hardware #energyefficiency #datacenters #algorithm #future #circulareconomy #telecom #it #sustainabletech #4YFN

In light of the recent New York Times report, it's evident that Saudi Arabia's technological advancements are propelling the kingdom into a new era of innovation and growth. Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's visionary leadership has not only attracted the attention of global tech powerhouses but has also fostered substantial investments in Saudi Arabia's tech sector. The commitment of companies like Amazon, Google, and TikTok to invest billions in data centers and AI technology underscores the kingdom's emergence as a formidable player in the global tech industry. Despite geopolitical tensions, Saudi Arabia's relentless pursuit of technological excellence is undeniable. Amidst economic challenges facing developed economies, Saudi Arabia's trajectory towards growth presents a compelling opportunity for multinational companies. The kingdom's strategic investments in AI, highlighted by the creation of a $100 billion fund and partnerships with renowned tech investors, signify a significant shift towards diversifying its economy beyond oil. Prince Mohammed's ambitious Vision 2030 initiative aims to position Saudi Arabia as a key player in the AI landscape, setting the stage for a new era of technological innovation. As the kingdom embraces its role in the escalating US-China tech rivalry, it has the potential to emerge as a formidable force in shaping the future of critical technologies. While concerns regarding human rights and geopolitical alliances persist, the overwhelming focus on technological advancement and innovation at events like Leap exemplifies Saudi Arabia's commitment to becoming a global tech hub. With abundant resources and a relentless drive for progress, the kingdom is poised to make significant strides in the AI arena, reshaping the global tech landscape in the process. In conclusion, Saudi Arabia's leap into the future of AI represents not only a remarkable transformation but also a testament to the visionary leadership driving the kingdom's technological renaissance. As the world watches, Saudi Arabia's journey towards becoming an AI superpower holds immense promise for the future of technology and innovation on a global scale. #SaudiTech #Vision2030 #AIinnovation #TechInvestments #GlobalLeadership #FutureTech #InnovationHub #TechProgress #SaudiArabia #AIsuperpower

I just returned from speaking at and attending several industry events, including GBTA Europe, WINiT Summit, and the ITM London Autumn Conference. I've been reflecting on my experience through the lens of "Radar Buckets Chunks & Marinade":  Radar: I'm trying to sense the undercurrents, the feeling in the room, and grab the occasional nuggets. For example, AI is a hot topic yet there's a palpable mix of excitement and apprehension. Buckets: I group ideas and themes into categories. For example, tech is viewed as a disruptor with significant implementation challenges, changing what we do, how we do it, and who we are... Chunks: combine ideas into actionable pieces. I need to provide practical and articulate real-world guides so implementation can keep up with the pace of technology innovation. Marinade: Allowing ideas to simmer and develop over time. As I let these ideas stew, I'm struck by my own shortening attention span! The most impactful sessions were interactive, collaborative, and engaging. It's clear: the medium truly is the message.   How do you process information from conferences? Are you finding traditional formats challenging your engagement too? #BusinessTravel #ConferenceInsights #ContinuousLearning

Video Highlights 2024: ’The Wave’ is already the new benchmark in business technological progress. A month after its first edition, ‘The Wave’ is already the technology event that everyone is talking about well. Becoming one of the new reference events for pioneering companies in technology. In ‘The Wave’, technology finds its business purpose, making room for all the actors of progress, who achieve progress after advance, better companies and better people. The technological revolution in which we are already immersed is the most important of the last 500 years. Mar Vaquero invites us to enjoy the beginning of the change that leads us to the best of all time and has its gateway in Aragon. A place where all the good that technology brings bursts forth with great collective applause, which with tools such as Artificial Intelligence will free us from tedious and routine work so that we learn to ask, to imagine... It is time for the public and private sectors to come together to make known, to share and to know, how they have known how to do in ‘The Wave’. A tsunami of technology born in Aragon. From here we will continue to invite you to take advantage of the great opportunity to ride the crest of the wave that brings us closer to the immediate future. ‘The Wave’ has also been born to become the most productive networking of the current moment in which a business project that does not aspire to incorporate the latest technological advances is not conceivable. ‘The Wave’ makes the nobility of Aragon even greater, who feel with the success of the forum the pride of knowing the attractiveness of Aragonese talent in the global market of the main multinationals in the sector. The top brands are already there. An open classroom for learning and sharing. ‘The Wave’ is much more than the starting line to turn Aragon into the most important hub in southern Europe. ‘The Wave’ is the wave that is already reaching the banks of the Ebro in Zaragoza. The best is yet to come. We will make it happen because we will be able to imagine it right then and there. See you in 2025. Stay tuned. #TheWave #TheWave2024 #TechExpo #Tech #Aragon #Zaragoza Gobierno de Aragón - Government of Aragon CEEIARAGON

I’m pleased to announce that I’ll attend The Next Web conference, which will be hosted on June 20 and 21, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This experience follows my last month visit to Dublin Tech Summit, which proved to be an amazing experience. I am looking forward to the Next Web conference and hope that the event will feature many interesting speakers and offer high-quality opportunities for networking. Here are some facts about the conference and the place where it’s hosted: Conference: - TNW combines a business conference format, which enables knowledge-sharing and networking, with a festival-like atmosphere. - More than 200 companies will exhibit their achievements during the conference. Big players such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft will be present. - 54% of the attendees are decision-makers. - AI is among the core topics of TNW, with 88% of attendees being interested in it. Amsterdam - Amsterdam is a perfect tech hub for global tech companies because 90% of the locals speak English. For this reason, many American firms are eager to open their offices in this location. - Amsterdam has great connectivity, meaning that it’s one of the most AI-ready cities in the world. The local government intends to implement artificial intelligence as much as possible in the upcoming years. - Multiple companies such as Canon host their regional and international headquarters in Amsterdam.  #TechConference #TNW2024 #TheNextWeb #TNW #TheNextWeb2024 #Networking #AI #TechInnovation #AmsterdamTech #FutureOfTech #GlobalTechHub #BusinessConference #AIReadyCities  

𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 ↓ - Saudi Arabia plans to invest $100 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 through ALAT to become a global AI leader. - Collaboration with 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳 could secure an additional $40 billion for AI advancements. - The government is financing an advanced AI research Hub at 𝐊𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓 - The initiative is part of of Mohammed Bin Salman's 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 2030 that is also aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels.