PwC is proud to be a headline sponsor at the World Summit AI 2024, taking place on 10-11 December at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC) in Doha, Qatar. This global event brings together leading experts, innovators, and decision-makers in AI, technology, and business to explore how AI is reshaping industries and driving meaningful change.
As a headline sponsor, we’ll showcase how PwC is leading the charge in AI-driven innovation, empowering organisations to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
Our participation
At the summit we will bring our expertise to the forefront with a range of impactful sessions, discussions, and interactive opportunities with our team.
Workshop:
AI-powered asset development: Revolutionising the life cycle. A Masterclass.
Day 1 | Dec 10
11:40 am – 12:40 pm
Join us as we explore how AI is transforming the entire life cycle of asset development. From ideation and design to construction, operations, and maintenance, the masterclass will showcase how AI offers innovative solutions to optimise processes, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making. Attendees will gain insights into real-world applications, such as predictive analytics for maintenance, AI-driven design optimisation, and data integration for smarter asset management.
Speaker: Akif Kamal, Partner, Technology Consulting and Digital Services, PwC Middle East
Main Plenary:
AI and the art of decision making
Day 2 | Dec 11
9:30 – 9:50 am
How can we use AI to make better decisions and improve our world? From Big Data and Machine Learning to Natural Language Processing, Generative, and now Agentic AI, advancements in AI technology – much like other technologies before it – are far outpacing our ability to operationalise them. Join us for a discussion on the state of AI and how to use it effectively in our decision making at a personal, organisational, and global scale to improve our work, our cities, our planet, and ourselves.
Speaker: Kaveh Vessali, Partner, Cognitive Cities Lead, PwC Middle East
Panel:
When Machines Create: Managing Risk, Ethics, Bias, and Privacy
Day 2 | Dec 11
12:20 - 1:00 pm
Moderator:
Mr. Firas El Zaknoun, Strategic Alliances Manager, MEEZA
Panellists:
- Renée Cummings, Professor of Practice in Data Science, University of Virginia
- Dana Al Abdulla, Cyber Security and Data Privacy Expert, Qatar National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA)
- Joseph Abboud, Partner, PwC Middle East
Panel:
How should we prepare for the era of an augmented workforce?
Day 2 | Dec 11
4:30 - 5:00 pm
- What are the skills of the future that we must focus on today?
- Will AI support humans to do the work they already perform, but simply with greater speed and efficiency?
- Will authentic human creativity be drowned by a wave of algorithmically-generated content?
Moderator: Dr. Kevin J. Jones, Director, IU Columbus Centre for Teaching and Learning Associate Professor of Management, Division of Business, Indiana University Columbus
Panelists:
Dr. Zahra AL-Rawahi, CEO, Artificial Intelligence Academy
Moussa Beidas, Partner, Ideation Lead, PwC Middle East
Valerie Hawley, Executive Director, Sorbonne Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Why attend?
World Summit AI is more than just an event – it’s an opportunity to:
Engage with our experts and SMEs over 2 days.
Discover how we are driving innovation and transformation through AI leadership and solutions.
Attend and engage in our thought-provoking sessions and conversations about the future of AI.
Where to find us
What is World Summit AI?
The World Summit AI is one of the most influential gatherings of AI and technology leaders worldwide. It serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
This year’s summit will focus on transformative technologies and the role of AI in shaping the future of business, society, and sustainability.
