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The theme for this year's IEEE GCAIoT 2021 conference is “Digital Transformation and Beyond”; it was chosen in recognition of the ongoing developments in the MENA region regarding the focus on the deployment of “Digitalization” to facilitate and operate the principles and policies remotely. This enables us to sustain the improvement in drastic situations such as the current pandemic. So whenever and wherever you are, AI will keep you connected with the rest of your community, and spreads ideas even when you are apart!
Digital Transformation and Beyond (DTB) is an innovative platform that revolves around the concept of the new technologies and processes that AI can implement in today’s businesses. AI has the potential to help make informed decisions for any business without human interaction which is considered a milestone in the journey of digital transformation.
The theme also highlights the importance of integrating AI and IoT technologies which will help reduce human interactions by shifting to robotics systems, machine learning, while keeping the sustainability of the smart cities' infrastructure.
All the projects, papers, posters, presentations, and events at the conference will focus on nurturing, cultivating, and accelerating the adoption toward the integration of AI and IoT technologies in applications to benefit society.
Join us in three full days of original paper presentations, tutorials, workshops, keynotes, demonstrations, industry sessions, and social events. This is all designed to further career opportunities, and give an in-depth understanding of the latest IoT advancements worldwide. IEEE GCAIoT paves and implements a perfect environment to merge between the power of technology and how we can apply it in a practical way according to the governmental roles even during the "Corona circumstances!"
The challenge is not just a competition; it’s a digital transformation movement. We aim at building qualified calibers in the technical fields. Thus, the program presents training and workshops to the participants and provides them with all the necessary support. After receiving training workshops, participants compete in the local finals; then, winners of each country get qualified for the regional finals that take place annually within the activities of the IEEE Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (GCAIoT) at Dubai in December.
As Andy Chen, the president of IEEE TEMS, says: “In TEMS, we focus on people, and our collective tagline is “Leaders Enabling Products/Services for Good”. Along with technology, we need exceptional talents for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which is important for creating socially impactful products and services. The IoT & AI Challenge is designed to encourage young talents to take on the challenges that can create an impact for humanity, which is also the tagline of IEEE. We are not just organizing the challenge; we are also providing the youth with all the necessary knowledge and insights into the tech industry that’s happening through our “IoT & AI Knowledge Hub”. The aim of the challenge is to build qualified calibers in the technologies of Industry 4.0 in Africa.
Arab IoT & Ai Challenge was launched by IEEE TEMS society in partnership with many regional and local partners all over the MENA region, such as the Academy of Scientific Research in Egypt and Oman, IEEE Sections in Morocco, Egypt, Jordan and UAE, Telecommunication Ministries in Tunisia, Egypt, Palestine, Oman and UAE, as well as some other innovative and tech support companies such as Ideaspace, Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Intel, Amazon, Here…. etc.
The Africa IoT & AI Challenge has been launched this week in the closing ceremony of IEEE GCAIoT 2021 receiving great support from WAKANDAI Ventures & Benya Capital. Eng. Ahmed El Beheiry, Founder of WAKANDAI Ventures, said: “WAKANDAI is committed to bringing IoT & AI solutions & applications to the African communities. We are pleased to announce that the Africa IoT & AI Challenge is supported by IEEE TEMS organization and the sponsorship of Africa’s prominent Digital Transformation Group “Benya Capital”. Eng. Ahmed Mekky, Chairman & CEO of Benya Capital, also stated that: “Benya Ventures, the dedicated investment fund, technology incubator & startup accelerator arm of Benya Capital, is proud to be the sponsor of the Africa IoT & AI Challenge. Benya Capital is committed to enabling the digital transformation of African Nations and digitally uniting the MENA region.”
IEEE Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Internet of Things (2021 IEEE GCAIoT) aims to provide a forum for researchers - from both academia and industry - to share their latest research contributions, and exchange knowledge with the common goal of fostering digital transformation and shaping the future of AI, IoT and related technologies.
The GCAIoT 2021 includes a focused one-day Industry Summit as part of its industry track to address the needs of practitioners in the industry. It also intends to achieve a cross-fertilization between the private sector, the public sector and academia to accelerate the adoption and implementation of new technologies.
The Summit aims to bring together companies, senior industry leaders and experts to discuss the challenges in adopting and implementing AI and IoT technologies.
It adopts the triple helix model of innovation that refers to a set of interactions between academia, industry, and governments, to foster economic and social development. This framework was first theorized by Henry Etzkowitz and Loet Leydesdorff in the 1990s. It’s an exhibition for startups, graduation projects, enterprises solutions, and government services in the scope of technology and mobilization.
A pre-incubation and capacity building program on a mission to build qualified calibers in new technologies in Africa. The challenge takes place in different African countries. Winners from each country participate in the regional finals held within GCAIoT activities. The finalists of each country compete for the regional winners’ title in a pitching event within the conference.
IEEE 5G Summit is a one-day event that focuses on exploring the future of 5G, discussing the gaps and challenges between 3G, 4G, LTE and the proper vision of 5G, and the role of 5G in enabling Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things.
Women in Tech is a whole day event meant to highlight women involvement in technology and foster their role and impact. This targets female figures in academia, research, corporates, and government officials. By women in tech we don’t just mean CEOs and the genius leaders out there, but we mean every single woman who works in the tech sector regardless of her position.
The conference activities will be revolving around the technology and engineering management of the digital disruption and its impacts on our daily lives and how the Covid-19 accelerated the digitization and adoption of technology in all life aspects.
In the 2021 IEEE GCAIoT, you will be able to meet with people from a wide range of backgrounds, who you may not encounter at your workplace or institution. This is a perfect place for meeting with people in your field with whom you haven’t made contact in a while.
You will have the opportunity to talk to individuals such as technical managers and researchers, or entities like startups and universities. They may even give you advice on how to enhance your own work.
One more compelling reason to attend IEEE GCAIoT 2021 is for you to present your work. It’s a good chance to practice presenting what you do before diverse people from similar, related, and/or completely different areas of study.
Presenting will increase your confidence in the work you do, and will give you a new perspective on your work. People may ask questions that will allow you to see your project from a different angle. You will also get the opportunity to receive feedback on your work from people who are seeing it for the first time, which can be quite insightful.
Assistant Dean and Associate Professor, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University, UAE
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai, UAE
Chairman Smart Technology Services DWC ‑ LLC
UN, Chief ITU International ICT Standards Dept, with Governments, Private Sector, Academia, SME Innovators
Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering AlAlamein International University, Matrouh, Egypt
Associate Professor at School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, UK
Professor in the College of Information Technology at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) University
Professor at The American University in Cairo and founder and director of the Wireless Research Center of Excellence, Egypt
As a forum for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from academia, industry and government, we are proudly hosting a clinic where you can get experts consultations for your business and projects.
IEEE Region 8 Entrepreneurship Clinic opens its doors for all startups of Africa IoT & AI Challenge to empower young entrepreneurs in the region.
Associate Professor Design for Social Transformations
Chairman & CEO of Benya Capital
UN, Chief ITU International ICT Standards Dept, with Governments, Private Sector, Academia, SME Innovators
Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering AlAlamein International University, Matrouh, Egypt
Associate Professor, James Madison University, USA
Associate Professor at School of Computing Science, Univeristy of Glasgow, UK
Professor at The American University in Cairo and founder and director of the Wireless Research Center of Excellence, Egypt
Founder & President, IPv6 FORUM- Chair, IEEE ComSoc TC sub Internet of Things
Conference Chair - Dubai University President, Dubai, UAE
President of IEEE TEMS, Founding Managing General Partner, REDDS Capital
Assistant Dean and Associate Professor, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University, UAE
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai, UAE
Former IEEE Region 8 Vice Chair for Technical Activities
Chief Innovation Technology Officer at Expo 2020
Chairman and Managing General Partner REDDS Capital, Founder "AI for Good" Global Movement
President at University Hassan II, Morocco.
Chief AI Business Growth at Google
Chairman at STRATA Manufacturing, Executive Director at Mubadala
Head of Research & Innovation, Dubai Electronic Security Center, UAE
Emerson President Middle East & Africa
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