WORLD’S BIGGEST AI SHOW SERIES
WORLD’S BIGGEST
AI SHOW SERIES
Bolstering the Mauritius economy by deploying a definitive AI & Blockchain Industrial Strategy for Governments, Enterprises & Industries across Smart City Island Nations.
In Mauritius, World AI Show aims to gather more than 500 AI experts, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI technology innovators – to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions.
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Bolstering the Mauritius economy by deploying a definitive AI & Blockchain Industrial Strategy for Governments, Enterprises & Industries across Smart City Island Nations.
In Mauritius, World AI Show aims to gather more than 500 AI experts, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI technology innovators – to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions.
Price increases on 5 November 2018
Explore sponsorship opportunities
WHY MAURITIUS?
Under the theme ‘Pursuing our Transformative Journey’, the national budget aims to position Mauritius on the Global Business map, not only as an international financial centre but as one of the leading smart city island nations, to drive research, investments & developments in emerging sectors, powered by Artificial Intelligence, FinTech & Blockchain networks.
SPEAKERS
THE HON. PRAVIND KUMAR JUGNAUTH
Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs,
External Communications and National Development Unit, Minister of Finance and Economic Development
Republic of Mauritius
THE HON. YOGIDA SAWMYNADEN
Minister of Technology,
Communication & Innovation
Republic of Mauritius
MR FRANÇOIS GUIBERT
CEO
Economic Development Board
Republic of Mauritius
DAMIEN GROMIER
Président
France is AI
France
CYRUS HODES
AI Expert
UAE
HANS CHRISTENSEN
Vice President – Dtec
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
UAE
F.E. (EDWIN) DIENDER
Vice President, Government & Public Utility Sector, Enterprise Business Group
Huawei Technologies
China
GILBERT REVEILLON
President ICT & Digital Economy
CNCCEF
France
HAPPENINGS
CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE
Witness international and regional AI, ML & robotics experts talk about the pros and cons of adopting intelligent technologies, specifically in the African market. Be a part of panel discussions, tech-talks, fireside chats; debating on the nature of artificial intelligence and its potential in re-creating the human intelligence.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Featuring product showcase and presentations by global technology innovators and emerging startups from all over the world who showcase their offerings in the Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Robotics space.
STARTUP SHOWCASE
STARTUP SHOWCASE
An exclusive pavilion for AI and machine learning startups from all over the world to showcase their intelligent technologies in front of global investors and technology players – helping them to raise funds, secure business development and collaboration opportunities.
PITCH COMPETITION
PITCH COMPETITION
Emerging AI and machine learning startups from all over the world introduce their solutions by delivering a 6-minute elevator pitch in front of many potential investors from around the world. Best ideas are selected by our investors’ panel that specialise in helping entrepreneurs to expand their businesses in Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and Middle East.
CONFERENCE
Witness international and regional AI, ML & robotics experts talk about the pros and cons of adopting intelligent technologies, specifically in the African market. Be a part of panel discussions, tech-talks, fireside chats; debating on the nature of artificial intelligence and its potential in re-creating the human intelligence.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Featuring product showcase and presentations by global technology innovators and emerging startups from all over the world who showcase their offerings in the Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Robotics space.
STARTUP SHOWCASE
An exclusive pavilion for AI and machine learning startups from all over the world to showcase their intelligent technologies in front of global investors and technology players – helping them to raise funds, secure business development and collaboration opportunities.
PITCH COMPETITION
Emerging AI and machine learning startups from all over the world introduce their solutions by delivering a 6-minute elevator pitch in front of many potential investors from around the world. Best ideas are selected by our investors’ panel that specialise in helping entrepreneurs to expand their businesses in Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and Middle East.
WHAT SPONSORS SAY ABOUT WORLD AI SHOW
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HERE’S WHAT ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT OUR EVENTS
I saw a lot of interesting topics at the show that was needed to focus on the UAE market
Engg. Ibrahim Raml
CEO, SAAED
The delegates at the event were some of the smartest individuals we’ve met
Elizabeth De Freitas
Cyber Security Middle East Regional Head, DARKTRACE
World AI Show has great insights and it is certainly worth your time
Kelvin Wong
Sr Assistant Director, Ministry of Communications and Information
I’m glad to be a part of this show
SAIF ALDARMAKI
Director of Corporate Support, DED, UAE
The event engaged us and motivated us to continue doing business in our respective field
MADHUKAR CHATURVEDI
Director – IT, Oasis Investment Company LLC
HERE’S WHAT ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT OUR EVENTS
I saw a lot of interesting topics at the show that was needed to focus on the UAE marketEngg. Ibrahim Raml
CEO, SAAED
The delegates at the event were some of the smartest individuals we’ve met
Elizabeth De Freitas
Cyber Security Middle East
Regional Head, DARKTRACE
World AI Show has great insights and it is certainly worth your time
Kelvin Wong
Sr Assistant Director,
Ministry of Communications and Information
I’m glad to be a part of this show
SAIF ALDARMAKI
Director of Corporate Support,
DED, UAE
The event engaged us and motivated us to continue doing business in our respective field
MADHUKAR CHATURVEDI
Director – IT,
Oasis Investment Company LLC
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
HEADLINE SPONSOR
STRATEGIC BANKING PARTNER
GOLD SPONSORS
EXCLUSIVE INSURANCE PARTNER
SILVER SPONSORS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL & IT ADVISORY PARTNER
OFFICIAL BROADBAND PARTNER
BRONZE SPONSORS
STARTUP EXHIBITORS
DIGITAL MEDIA PARTNER
COMMUNITY PARTNER
BROADCAST MEDIA PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
KARIBU MAURITIUS
With a rising GDP of over $25 billion, Mauritius is ranked as one of the best-run countries in Sub Saharan Africa, while Port Louis the capital city, is positioned as the island nation’s cultural & economic epicenter because of its advancements in technology & infrastructure across diversified industry sectors.
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CONTACTS
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