TECHx, the UAE’s leading technology media platform announced strategic partnership with UAE-based Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum (AIJWF), the global platform and conference that serves as the bedrock for the rigorous study and intellectual expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and human Lives 2050.
The AIJWF is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Saeed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, and will be chaired by Egyptian-American Space Scientist Farouk El-Baz.
The strategic partnership will accelerate track the AI innovations, tools and solutions in academic institutes and public, private & government organizations.
The AIJWF will be held in Dubai on March 29th and 30th, 2021 (On-site and virtual), and it will work to forecast the future of Humans 2050, particularly in light of the technological advances and artificial intelligence technologies in various fields: Media and Entertainment, Information and Communications Technology, Culture, Healthcare, Education, Economic, Sustainable Development Goals, and designing the future of Smart and Sustainable Cities.
Under the slogan “Designing the Future of Media, Touching Human Lives 2050,” the Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum will serve as a foundation for the systematic research and intellectual expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) journalism. The forum aims to discuss the age of artificial intelligence journalism and 7G journalism by providing real-world examples of AI innovations in editing and writing processes, data processing, fake news detection, 3D printing, big data analysis, data journalism, and other 4IR technologies related to media.
The speakers’ set includes a list of renowned names including:
| ▪️ Prof. Farouk El-Baz Egyptian American space scientist and geologist, Director of the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University, U.S. |
| ▪️ Prof. Mohammed Showman President of the Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum (AIJWF)- Egypt |
| ▪️ Prof. Mohammed Abdulzaher A pioneer of Artificial Intelligence Journalism and CEO of the AIJWF. UAE |
| ▪️ Prof. Carey James Kriz Executive Director at Global Clinical Partners, Health Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| ▪️ Prof. Abdulla Y. Al-Hawaj Founding President of Ahlia University, Bahrain |
| ▪️ Anannda Shekspeare Founder, Shakespeare Communications at Shakespeare Communications. UAE |
| ▪️ Prof. Suzan Elkalliny Former Dean of Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University. Dean of Media and Public Relations at Emirates College of Technology, UAE |
| ▪️ Prof. Hosni Ghedira Director of Research Engagement at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), UAE |
| ▪️ Mrs. Lucia Dore Manager of the Global Artificial Intelligence Journalism Index (GAIJI), UK |
| ▪️ Prof. Andrea Pitasi Gabriele d’Annunzio University, WCSA Honorary Life President, Eurocitizen Past President, Italy |
| ▪️ Mrs. Wided Bouchamaoui Tunisian Business Woman and winner of Nobel Peace Prize in 2015, Tunisia |
| ▪️ Prof. Sherif Fahmy Chief Scientific Director for Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Pfizer International Corporation. University of Nottingham, UK |
| ▪️ Mr. Mohamed Hannachi Senior writer-reporter at al Arabiya News Chanel, UAE |
| ▪️ Mr. David Maddison AI & Cognitive Analytics Practice Leader, Gulf Business Machines, UAE |
| ▪️ Mrs. Elnaz Sarraf Founder & CEO Roybi Robot | TIME Best Invention | Forbes Technology Council Official Member, USA |
| ▪️ Dr. Fouad Bousetouane American-Algerian Data Scientist, head of the AI & innovation team at W.W. Grainger, U.S. |
| ▪️ Mr. Ahmed Elshiekh Digital Media Consultant at Mediamise, UK |
| ▪️ Prof. Matthew Bailey Leading Authority and Pioneer: Innovation – AI and AI Ethics – Smart Cities – IoT – Author – Speaker – Global Reach, U.S. |
| ▪️ Prof. Dahlia Mahmoud Dean of College of Media and Mass Communication at The American University in the Emirates (AUE), UAE |
| ▪️ Prof. Paco Bree Sci-Fi Writer and Artist pacobree.com, Director of Innovation Programmes Deusto Business School, Columnist, Spain |
| ▪️ Mr. Ahmed El-Moslemany President of Cairo Center for Strategic Studies, and former advisor to the Egyptian president. Egypt |
| ▪️ Dr. Eunika Laurent An expert in artificial intelligence, and Professor at EPITA International Masters and SKEMA. France |
| ▪️ Dr. AbdulKarim Ziani Associate Professor Al Ahlia University Bahrain communication and media Ph.D., Bahrain |
| ▪️ Dr. Samer Obeidat MGM – Cheif Executive- officer Stallion AI Company-Canda |
| ▪️ Dr. Naufer Ramoul TV Anchor- Dubai Media Incorporated, UAE |
| ▪️ Dr. Mayssoun Azzam Senior Political Anchor & News Presenter, Al-Arabiya, UAE |
| ▪️ Dr. Abass Alzanjne Director of USA Academic Relations, AIJRF, USA |
| ▪️ Dr. Radwa Abdullatif Egyptian Journalist and Director of the Strategic Planning AIJRF, Egypt |
| ▪️ Dr. Walaa Fouda Director of the Academic Team, AIJRF, UAE |
| ▪️ Eng. Amel Boumahra Director of Administrative Organization, AIJRF, Algeria |
| ▪️ Sarah Adil Shaw Game Changer, Change Maker, and Senior Projects Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| ▪️ Dr. Rasha Hegazy Director of Training and Programs, AIJRF, Egypt |
Prof. Mohamed Abdulzaher, pioneer of Artificial Intelligence Journalism and CEO of AIJRF said: “Today, AIJWF is pleased to have TECHx Media, one of the leading technology media platforms in UAE and GCC. TECHx Media is playing a significant role in designing new technologies, cybersecurity, and AI tools.”
“Technology has a remarkable role in the new generation media and journalism industry. TECHx media’s upcoming OTT platform technology application will be one of the promising contributions in this segment. The AIJWF is a great opportunity for us to explore the future of OTT new tools and solutions and the cybersecurity challenges “, said Thoffik Valiyakath, Chairman of TECHx Media.
He added that: “Our innovation lab in Dubai is developing a robust content generation AI bot that will be a paradigm change in serving quality content and latest updates for our wide range of users in the tech ecosystem.”
