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DeepFest

DeepFest is an annual AI event organized by Tahaluf and powered by the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA).[1][2][3] The event was held for the first time and co-located with LEAP Tech Event in February 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[4][5][6]

DeepFest
StatusActive
GenreAI and technology
VenueMalham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Location(s)Riyadh
Coordinates25°15′5.8″N 46°23′12.98″E / 25.251611°N 46.3869389°E / 25.251611; 46.3869389
CountrySaudi Arabia
Inaugurated6–9 February 2023
FoundersSaudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA), Tahaluf
Most recent4–7 March 2024
Attendance20,000+ (2023)
48,000+ (2024)
Organised byTahaluf
SponsorsMinistry of Media
Websitedeepfest.com

DeepFest consists of two stages, the main stage covers topics such as generative AI, AI policy and governance, robotics, AI ethics and regulation, human-centric AI, AI and the future of work and the DeepMedia stage, covers the integration of AI in the media industry, in collaboration with Ministry of Media.[7][8][9]

History

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DeepFest was first held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 6–9 February 2023.[10][11][12] The event hosted over 20,000 attendees in three days. About 80 exhibitors and 50 speakers and tech experts participated in DeepFest 2023.

DeepFest 2024, the second edition took place in Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4–7 March 2024.[13] Over four days, DeepFest hosted more than 48,000 attendees, 150 speakers and 120 exhibitors.[14][15][16][17][18]

Speakers and partners

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The speaking panel has included global executives, government officials and AI experts including Angela Kane, Mo Gawdat, Lan Guan, Michael Kratsios, Omar Hatamleh, Aparna Bawa, Jordi Van Den Bussche, Sol Rashidi, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Cassie Kozyrkov. Greg Ombach and Mark Minevich.[7][14][19]

DeepFest's sponsors and partners include SDAIA, Ministry of Media, SenseTime, Jazeera paints, Axellect, UiPath, Teradata, Beyond Limits, Advanced Labs for technologies and Quality support solutions.[7][14][19][20][21]

Google, Meta, IBM, TikTok, NASA, Zoom, HTC, Shahid, Microsoft, and NVIDIA were among the 200+ that attended DeepFest over the past two years.[20][21][22]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ واس (2023-02-07). ""سدايا" تطلق فعالية "ديب فيست" لتنقل الزوار لعالم من الخيال". صحيفة سبق الالكترونية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. ^ "LEAP conference set to showcase Saudi Arabia's tech and entrepreneurial ambitions". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. ^ الرياض, مكة- (2023-02-09). "سدايا تطلق بوابة شركاء توكلنا لزيادة رضا المستفيدين". صحيفة مكة (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  4. ^ Salian, Neesha (2024-02-29). "LEAP 2024: 15 'tracks', 13 stages to showcase tech innovation". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  5. ^ "Dr Abdalla Kablan talks AI at LEAP DeepFest". Saudigazette. 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  6. ^ الرياض, واس- (2023-02-08). ""سدايا" تنقل حضور "ليب 23" إلى "مستقبل الذكاء الاصطناعي يفوق الخيال"". alyaum (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  7. ^ a b c "DeepFest returns to Riyadh: A glimpse into the future of AI". 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  8. ^ الرياض, مكة- (2023-02-08). "«ديب فيست» تنقل الزوار لعالم الخيال باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي". صحيفة مكة (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  9. ^ "اقتصادي / "سدايا" تطلق فعالية "ديب فيست" لتنقل الزوار لعالم من الخيال باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي بمؤتمر ليب 23". spa.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  10. ^ "LEAP 2023: Second edition of major tech conference to take place in Riyadh". Alarabiya.
  11. ^ الرياض, واس- (2023-02-07). ""سدايا" تطلق فعالية "ديب فيست" في "ليب 23"". جريدة المدينة (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  12. ^ عباس, اليوم-د نورهان (2023-01-19). "أفريكان بيزنس: «ديب فيست» السعودي يجذب كبار رواد الذكاء الاصطناعي حول العالم". alyaum (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  13. ^ ""كواي" تطلق العنان لآفاق جديدة لوسائل التواصل الاجتماعي في السعودية".
  14. ^ a b c Wired (2024-02-28). "DeepFest 2024 is back. Here's what to expect". WIRED Middle East. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  15. ^ "People are afraid to talk about AI". LEAP:IN. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  16. ^ Singh, Marisha (2024-02-16). "DeepFest 2024: Bringing the global AI community to Riyadh". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  17. ^ الرياض, واس- (2024-03-08). "مدير معلومات سدايا: المملكة تتبني استراتيجية ذكاء اصطناعي شاملة". alyaum (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  18. ^ "LEAP Returns to Riyadh in March for its Third Edition". english.aawsat.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  19. ^ a b "DeepFest 2024: A platform for AI leaders and luminaries". 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  20. ^ a b Singh, Marisha (2024-03-05). "TikTok, Zoom and Mohammad the Humanoid Robot headline DeepFest opener". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  21. ^ a b Muzoriwa, Kudakwashe (2024-02-26). "DeepFest 2024: How AI is solving XR's biggest problem". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  22. ^ "مؤتمر "ليب 2024" التقني ينطلق في الرياض". الجزيرة نت (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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