ADIA Lab, the independent Abu Dhabi-based institute dedicated to basic and applied research in data and computational sciences, hosted its second annual symposium in Abu Dhabi in November, with an agenda focussed on the power of research and technology to address global challenges.
The event took place at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as part of ADIA Lab’s commitment to playing an active role in the international data and computational science community, contributing to Abu Dhabi’s digital ecosystem and raising opportunities for collaboration between the UAE and global organisations.
The event brought together some of the world’s most respected scientists, thought leaders and researchers to confront critical issues like climate change and the need for trustworthy AI, while discussing how AI is transforming key industries.
“At the symposium, some of the world’s brightest minds in science and technology, will explore how AI and data science can be harnessed to solve critical societal issues”, said Dr Horst Simon, Director of ADIA Lab, ahead of the event.
“This year’s symposium has expanded not only in scope, but also in our potential impact, as wee look deeper into the technological advances and innovations that are shaping our future.”
The 2024 symposium explored three themes over three days, such as trustworthy AI, which explored the need to address the urgent need for secure and reliable ecosystems. The event also included discussions based on the environment, with a focus on sustainability in AI, and topics ranging from climate monitoring to risk modelling.