The University of the West Indies (The UWI) hosted the Caribbean’s first AI conference, UWIFIC 5IR, from July 8-10, 2024! 🚀🤖
The brightest minds from the region and beyond met at UWI’s Five Islands Campus in Antigua & Barbuda to explore the transformative potential of AI and digital transformation.
The event, themed “Reimagining the Digital Transformation of the Caribbean in an Age of Regenerative AI and the Fifth Industrial Revolution,” offered both physical and virtual participation options.
Attendees delved into AI applications in healthcare, sustainable agriculture, smart city development, and more, with 80 international and regional speakers, 40 academic paper presentations, and over 20 sessions. 🌐💡
Participants gained valuable insights from experts at Meta, Google, UNESCO, GlaxoSmithKline, Harvard University, IBM, and more.
Source: UWI Global Campus