From July 8-10, 2024, The College of the West Indies (The UWI) will host the Caribbean’s first AI convention, UWIFIC 5IR.
The regional College is bringing collectively the brightest minds from the area and past to delve into the transformative potential of synthetic intelligence (AI) and digital transformation alternatives and challenges for the Caribbean.
Themed ‘Reimagining the Digital Transformation of the Caribbean in an Age of Regenerative AI and the Fifth Industrial Revolution’, this landmark occasion takes place at The UWI’s 5 Islands Campus in Antigua & Barbuda, providing each bodily attendance and digital participation choices.
The Convention goals to discover adoption methods, dangers, and moral issues associated to AI, particularly throughout the Caribbean context. Anticipated attendees embody AI consultants, policymakers, authorities officers, lecturers, and enterprise leaders.
A formidable lineup of 80 worldwide and regional audio system, 40 tutorial paper shows and over 20 periods contains UWI lecturers and material consultants, regional enterprise leaders and executives, and world associates from Meta, Google, UNESCO, GlaxoSmithKline, Harvard College, IBM and extra.
Daren Dhoray, Enterprise Functions Assist Supervisor at The UWI St Augustine Campus, is scheduled to current a tutorial paper entitled: Reworking college web sites – AI Enhanced Interactivity for Personalised Pupil Engagement. He affirmed that this inaugural AI convention marks a pivotal second in The UWI’s historical past, “Although smaller in scale than world giants, we’re uniquely positioned to harness AI for sustainable improvement and social good.”
He added, “The convention is not only well timed; it’s a beacon for educators, policymakers, and alter makers. We’re right here to catalyze change and construct a community of AI-savvy leaders who will steer our area right into a future the place know-how empowers and elevates. I anticipate we’ll emerge with actionable insights and strong partnerships that speed up AI adoption throughout our islands. The UWI will not be merely a participant on this motion however a driving drive tasked with nurturing the subsequent era of Caribbean technologists and thinkers in AI. Collectively, we’re crafting a story of innovation and alternative for each Caribbean nation.”
Dr Curtis B. Charles, Lead, Generative AI For Good Analysis Cluster at The UWI describes the convention as a chief networking alternative for college students, lecturers, and trade professionals throughout the Caribbean. He mentioned, “It gives mentorship, internships, and profession development avenues, enhancing skilled progress and increasing profession horizons. Attendees can anticipate numerous matters protecting AI functions in healthcare, sustainable agriculture, sensible metropolis improvement, and extra. Individuals may have unparalleled entry to cutting-edge information and developments in AI and the fifth Industrial Revolution.”
College students attending the convention will acquire beneficial insights into AI functions throughout varied sectors, sparking inspiration for analysis and profession paths. Discussions with worldwide consultants will sharpen vital considering, public talking, and networking expertise important for future endeavours. The agenda features a robotics hackathon open to college students, offering hands-on expertise and sensible insights into AI applied sciences.
