AI Academy

The AI track

AI Academy is dedicated to showcasing the unparalleled expertise and groundbreaking insights of influential leaders in the field of AI.

What's happening?

We’re exploring the future of Artificial Intelligence at AI Academy through four curated content streams, and you’ll get to experience them all. That’s not all – your ticket gives you access to all AI Academy sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and other 25+ tracks at Web Summit.

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Ethical and responsible deployment

As AI continues to advance and be integrated into various domains, there’s a growing emphasis on ensuring ethical and responsible AI deployment. Industry leaders address issues such as transparency, accountability and privacy, and explore whether they believe AI systems can stay trustworthy.

Enhanced human-AI collaboration

The future of AI is not about replacing humans, but about augmenting human capabilities. AI can empower individuals to work more effectively, making complex tasks easier and enabling deeper insights. Experts examine the benefits collaborative AI systems can have on the global workforce.

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AI for social good

AI’s potential for positive social impact should continue to be explored and harnessed. AI could play a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as healthcare accessibility, climate change and education, but what form might that take?

The future of AI

AI holds immense promise, but there are also challenges to address, such as data privacy, cybersecurity and the impact of automation on jobs. Navigating these challenges will require collaboration. Discover what’s needed to ensure that AI is developed and deployed in a manner that benefits society as a whole.

Meet some of our past AI speakers

Andrew McAfee
Andrew McAfee
Principal Research ScientistMIT
Sachin Dev Duggal
Sachin Dev Duggal
Co-founder & CEOBuilder
Melanie Nakagawa
Melanie Nakagawa
Chief Sustainability OfficerMicrosoft
Manny Medina
Manny Medina
Co-founder & CEOOutreach
Sarah Al-Hussaini
Sarah Al-Hussaini
Co-founder & COOUltimate
Silvio Kutić
Silvio Kutić
Co-founder & CEOInfobip
Brittany Kaiser
Brittany Kaiser
Co-founder Own Your Data Foundation
Todd Olson
Todd Olson
Co-founder & CEOPendo
Chelsea Manning
Chelsea Manning
Co-FounderNeuralyz, Inc.
Gregg Johnson
Gregg Johnson
CEOInvoca
Simone Berry
Simone Berry
Co-Founder & CEOPOClab
Lorien Gabel
Lorien Gabel
Co-founder & CEOFigment
Alexandre de Vigan
Alexandre de Vigan
Founder & CEOnfinite

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