AI Summit 2024: Unveiling Cutting-edge Innovations and Insights

Staff Report

Pakistan’s premier AI Summit 2024 showcased innovative product demos by emerging AI startups, providing attendees with firsthand exposure to cutting-edge solutions and disruptive technologies shaping the future.

Pakistan’s premier conference and expo on Artificial Intelligence was held on April 18 and 19, 2024, at the Lahore Expo Centre.

Making its debut in Lahore after successful events in Karachi and Islamabad, the summit proved to be a resounding success, attracting over 2000 registrations from professionals, students, enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs.

Since its inception in 2019, the AI Summit has played a vital role in fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing within the local tech community. It provides a platform for industry leaders and innovators to explore the latest advancements and applications of AI.

The 2024 AI Summit, held at ITCN Asia, Lahore Expo Centre, spanned two days and included a conference track, workshop track, and an AI startup expo.Artificial Intelligence: ChatGPT, AI Tools and Futuristic Perspective

Featuring over 30 distinguished speakers and trainers, participants engaged in insightful tech talks, thought-provoking panel discussions, and hands-on workshops.

Additionally, the Summit showcased innovative product demos by emerging AI startups, providing attendees with firsthand exposure to cutting-edge solutions and disruptive technologies shaping the future.

Syeda Sana Hussain, Senior Director of People & Programs at 10Pearls, expressed excitement about bringing together the brightest minds in AI for another enriching and collaborative experience. She highlighted the Summit’s role as a catalyst for driving progress and innovation in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. After successful editions in Karachi and Islamabad, bringing the event to Lahore was met with great enthusiasm, evident in the turnout across both conference and workshop tracks. The AI Startups showcase received significant recognition, allowing companies to showcase their achievements and attract investments. As leaders in the field, 10Pearls is proud to advance this wave of innovation and progress.

The event featured a variety of Tech Talks led by eminent AI experts. These included sessions on “Demystifying GenAI” by Asim Ghaffar (VP Engineering, 10Pearls); “Generative AI for Corporate Leaders” by Monis Rahman (Co-Founder and CEO, Dukan); and “Accelerating Digital Transformation Through AI Innovations” by Muhammad Aamir Yaqub (Senior Director Engineering, 10Pearls).

Two engaging Panel Discussions were also held. The first panel, “Leveraging AI for Strategic Business Advancement,” brought together esteemed panelists Adnan Yousuf Kazi from TenX, Ahsan Jamil from sAi Venture Capital, and Awais Naseem Vohra from Telenor, moderated by Maheen Sumera Alavi from 10Pearls.

The second panel, “Deciphering AI’s Innovative Role in HealthTech,” moderated by Namra Nasyr, featured top AI professionals including Muhammad Irfan, Jareer Hushaam, Osama Janjua, and Adnan Zaidi.

In addition to the Conference track, the AI Summit 2024 hosted four comprehensive workshops, drawing over 350 professionals and students eager to develop and refine their skills in utilizing the latest AI tools and techniques.