This event which takes place in Yerevan, is focusing on what lies at the cutting edge of developments in AI, the ethical considerations, and its impacts on industry. It will also unveil more than 3,000 delegates from over 80 countries, including executives, main speakers, and experts worldwide; hence, the most important global tech conference.
WCIT, of course, unites and has held the World Congress on Information Technology since 1978, and Digitec is the largest tech summit and expo of Armenia, a propagator of this country's innovations and technological growth.
As part of the event, summit attendees with Full Network Pass tickets have the opportunity to pitch their start-ups to one of 5 venture capitalists from around the world in the Venture Capital Speed Dating.
Digitec Expo Sections:
- Comprehensive engineering solutions
- IT equipment and systems
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Software and web solutions
- Cybersecurity
- Telecommunication and network solutions
- Mobile technologies and applications
- Design and animation
- Game technologies and multimedia
- Financial technologies
- Technological solutions for business
- Technological education
This year’s World Congress on Innovation and Technology will have an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its societal impact, ethics, and future.
Armenia has firmly positioned itself as a tech hub on the global technology map. WCIT 2024/DigiTec will highlight Armenia’s technological capacity to key companies in the sector, enticing them to collaborate on academic research projects, establish branches, and develop business centers within its borders.
Key highlights of WCIT 2024/DigiTec include an opening ceremony with breathtaking tech solutions, captivating presentations by international and local industry leaders, and extensive opportunities for informal networking.
Experts from various fields will convene to discuss ethical innovation, human-machine collaboration, and AI regulations with global implications under the theme of “Ethics, Society, and Governance.”
Additionally, sessions on “Green AI” will explore environmentally conscious AI solutions for sustainability, while discussions on “AI in Social Media and Marketing” will address reaching marginalized consumers and enhancing marketing efficiency.
Another highlight includes “The Female Grace of AI,” advocating for gender equality and economic empowerment in the digital sphere. Furthermore, sessions will explore AI’s role in crisis response, innovative opportunities in digital innovation, and the challenges and best practices shaping AI’s future, featuring leading industry figures in panel discussions.
A dedicated platform will be allocated for managing and applying AI across various private and public domains.
