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Upcoming Events

ETC Fireside Chat #03: New models of data collection and governance
30
Sep

ETC Fireside Chat #03: New models of data collection and governance

Sep 30, 2020

Interview style workshop with a world-renowned expert. Speakers: TBD

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Deep Dive Workshop #08: Facial Recognition Systems
05
Oct

Deep Dive Workshop #08: Facial Recognition Systems

Oct 5, 2020

A look at the technological breakthroughs of a specific type of AI system with the capacity to identify or verify a person from…

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Intelligent Automation Adoption Workshop #03: Moving to digital enablement
10
Oct

Intelligent Automation Adoption Workshop #03: Moving to digital enablement

Oct 10, 2020

Using digital tools – the automation power of business process and robotic process automation – to enhance efficiency…

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Deep Dive Workshop #09: Reasoning and natural language processing
12
Oct

Deep Dive Workshop #09: Reasoning and natural language processing

Oct 12, 2020

How to program computers to process and analyze large amounts of natural language data and an examination of…

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Transformation Journey

ETC Fireside Chat #03: New models of data collection and governance

Sep 30, 2020 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Interview style workshop with a world-renowned expert. Speakers: TBD

Deep Dive Workshop #08: Facial Recognition Systems

Oct 5, 2020 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

A look at the technological breakthroughs of a specific type of AI system with the capacity to identify or verify a person from…

Intelligent Automation Adoption Workshop #03: Moving to digital enablement

Oct 10, 2020 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Using digital tools – the automation power of business process and robotic process automation – to enhance efficiency…

Deep Dive Workshop #09: Reasoning and natural language processing

Oct 12, 2020 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

How to program computers to process and analyze large amounts of natural language data and an examination of…

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Participate in ETC Pavilion to Enter the World of Endless Possibilities.

Pavilion is our platform that brings together our community of members and thought leaders to share useful resources and insights from the leading industry experts across the globe

Top Speakers

Abigail Hing Wen

Abigail Hing Wen

Senior Director of Emerging AI Tech , Office of CTO, AI Platforms Group, Intel
Cyrus Hodes

Cyrus Hodes

Chair of AI Initiative at The Future Society, Director of Collective and Augmented Intelligence Against Covid-19, California
Khalid Alohali

Khalid Alohali

AI, Analytics Leader and KSA Head of Innovation at Oracle
DR.Miltiadis. Lytras

DR.Miltiadis. Lytras

Prof. Research Deree College The American College of Greece, Distinguished Scientist at King Abdulaziz University and Visiting scholar in Effat University, KSA
Lord Clement Jones

Lord Clement Jones

Co-Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on AI, UK House of Lords
Saud al Sheraihi

Saud al Sheraihi

GM, Business Development, Business Development Portfolio, Enterprise Business Unit at Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Saudi Arabia
Igor Jablokov

Igor Jablokov

CEO Pryon (founder of Amazon Alexa)
Lila Tretikov

Lila Tretikov

Ex-CEO Wikimedia, Corporate Vice President, Deputy CTO at Microsoft
Nate T. Yohannes, J.D.

Nate T. Yohannes, J.D.

Advisor and Director of Product Management & PlanningAttorney | Former Senior Advisor, the White House | Artificial Intelligence Leader
Ms.Meriem Menani

Ms.Meriem Menani

senior public policy analyst, The Economist
Dr.Haleema Alamri

Dr.Haleema Alamri

Researcher MIT University
Gary Thompson

Gary Thompson

CEO of Tech Central, the Saudi - Principal Consultant, Intelligent Automation Advisors

Memories From our past events

Check Our Amazing Last Year Moments.

Agreement Between BIC & Future Group

Agreement Between BIC & Future Group
AI Everything 2019 Audience

AI Everything 2019 Audience
BIC Booth in AI Everything 2019 event

BIC Booth in AI Everything 2019 event
BIC MENA sign Agreement with Saudi E-Governemnt Program, Yasser

BIC MENA sign Agreement with Saudi E-Governemnt Program, Yasser
Chairs of Evidence Meeting in AI Everything 2019

Chairs of Evidence Meeting in AI Everything 2019
Dr. Hatem CEO of BIC MENA and BMG Team Group Picture with Prince Harry

Dr. Hatem CEO of BIC MENA and BMG Team Group Picture with Prince Harry
Abdul Rehman Technology Strategy Advisor giving a Pavilion brief to Media

Abdul Rehman Technology Strategy Advisor giving a Pavilion brief to Media
Evidence Meeting in AI Everything 2019

Evidence Meeting in AI Everything 2019

ETC Programs

Progressing Towards a Futuristic Tomorrow.

Discover our innovation-process, composed of key programs and events to drive the technological revolution in the region.

Expert Evidence Meetings

Inviting the domain experts in a panel discussion, and initiating an open dialogue to develop tangible recommendations.

AI Deep Dive Workshops

An investigation workshop to dive deep into the specific AI issues covered during the evidence meetings.

Intelligent Automation Workshops

Accumulating the knowledge gained through numerous discussions, to assist organizations in developing and implementing their own innovation strategy.

ETC Fireside Chats

Inviting world-renowned experts to present their latest findings, insights, recent innovations, and perspectives on the future applications of AI.

Hot Topic Debates

Exploring various controversial areas that exist around the field of AI, by initiating a healthy discussion between the two AI experts and letting the public choose which opinion is more convincing.

Public Surveys and Consultations

Series of public consultations, surveys, and opinion polls will be conducted through ETC Pavilion to crowdsource perspectives on key AI issues.

Innovation Challenges

An event inviting stakeholders to propose solutions to the key challenges linked to one of the United Nations SDGs. Participants will be sharing pitches in accordance with the challenges announced via ETC Pavilion.

AI-Powered Analytics and Sectoral Briefings

Combining Natural Language Processing (NLP) with human expertise to aggregate existing data and presenting valuable insights to the decision-makers across sectors and industries.

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Join the First and Biggest Innovation Network Shaping Technological Landscape in the Region.

Gain exclusive access to the innumerable insights and resources on Emerging Technologies and its broadening horizon by becoming a part of the largest network of emerging leaders and innovators across the region.

Free
Create Member Account in ETC Pavilion
Public surveys & consultations

One time payment

$60
Create Member Account in ETC Pavilion
Access to free content
Public surveys & consultations
10% discount on all subscriptions
Get 50% of GITEX and AI Everything ( Virtual/Live) Events of their Delegate Passes
Innovation Challenge Games
Quizzes & Prizes

One time payment

$360
Create Premium Member Account in ETC Pavilions
Free Access to 4 activities with CPD Certificates
Invitation to Two workshops on responsible Intelligent Automation adoption
Get 50% of GITEX and AI Everything ( Virtual/Live) Events of their Delegate Passes
Participation in innovation challenges
AI-powered analytics
Public surveys & consultation
20% discount on all subscriptions
Certificate of Achievement when you have collected 10 CPD points or more during the 12 months
Quizzes & Prizes

One time payment

$1000
Create Premium Member Account in ETC Pavilions
Free Access to 16 activities with CPD Certificate
Invitation to 4 workshops on responsible Intelligent Automation adoption
Get 50% of GITEX and AI Everything ( Virtual/Live) Events of their Delegate Passes
Participation in innovation challenges
AI-powered analytics
Public surveys & consultation
25% discount on all subscriptions
Receive the VIP annual Loyalty Card
Entering the annual draw on most valuable gifts
Certificate of Achievement:  when you have collected 10 CPD points or more during the 12 months
Quizzes & Prizes

One time payment

$3360
Create Premium Member Account in ETC Pavilions with unlimited Access to platform interaction
Choose one FREE Stanford University certified course on either Data Science or Machine Learning, and get the other course at HALF PRICE.
Get FREE the Emerging Technologies Councils Foundation certified Course
Get 50% of GITEX and AI Everything ( Virtual/Live) Events of their Delegate Passes
Live streaming of all Events – Evidence Meetings, Workshops, Big Talks, Debates and Fireside Chats.
Stream AI-powered analytics briefings
Full access to Programme output library containing event video recordings and transcripts, events, reports, factsheets, etc.
Participation in the Innovation Challenges
Influence Program Content through public surveys & consultations
Received the VIP Loyalty Card
Entering the annual draw on most valuable gifts
Shareable discount code (15%) one off
Games, Quizzes & Prizes
Certificate of Completion: When you have collected 40 CPD points or more during the 12 months.

Important: We offer only annual membership for a period of 12 calendar months. There are no monthly membership options. However, all annual memberships are available with a monthly/annual payment option. You can register for any annual membership and choose the monthly payment option.

Why Participate?
Shaping the Innovation

Early Adopters Lead the Game

We promote the culture to harness and adopt emerging technologies like AI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and IoT, amongst others.

Learn, Interact and Participate in an Open Dialogue

We connect you with high-profile individuals, government officials, and the key experts, with whom you can interact and enter into an open dialogue during a series of events. Ask questions, share perspectives, and learn along the way.

Open for General Public

We encourage participation by the general public and welcome them to share their perspectives on the most crucial discussion topics. You can become an active participant regardless of your industry and sector. We have something for everyone.

Empowering Businesses through AI Adoption Workshops

We help you develop an understanding of how you can customize your innovation strategy to take maximum benefit from AI in your sector.

Witness the Innovation.

Approach us to join the Emerging Technologies Task Forces, and become a key player in initiating the Artificial Intelligence revolution in the MENA region.