Supercharging AI development at the SuperAI conference

There’s a saying that if your taxi driver talks to you about investing in a particular stock or company, then it’s overhyped and it’s time to get out.

While the original statement is usually used in an investing context, it brings up a pertinent question in general: If a layperson feels confident enough to give “expert” advice, can that topic still be considered cutting-edge?

Take AI, for instance. The industry has blazed a trail through 2023 following the surge of sub-verticals like genAI. Now, it seems like almost everyone has something to say about what the tech should be doing and how critical it’s going to be in the coming years.

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As such, almost every stakeholder in the tech sector will be wondering if AI is something worth devoting resources to. How can they sort through all the noise to figure out what’s worth listening to?

That’s where SuperAI comes in. Hosted by the organizers of global Web3 conference series Token2049, the event will bring together key opinion leaders to share their perspectives on the sector.

The following interview with Alex Fiskum, co-founder of SuperAI, has been edited for clarity and brevity.

What are your thoughts on how quickly AI has risen to prominence over the last year?

Across industries such as financial services, biotech, and education, the recent leap in AI is opening up new frontiers of innovation and applications. I believe that it’s a true game changer that has fuelled unprecedented interest, investment, and opportunities – all of which is culminating in the next wave of AI disruption, which we’re hoping to unveil at SuperAI.

Please provide an overview of what SuperAI will be about

SuperAI will be held in Singapore from June 5 to 6 this year.

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It’s a new conference series dedicated to the AI industry and aims to be a milestone event in the realm of tech innovation. Attendees will get to connect with and hear from renowned thought leaders and industry experts who will exchange insights on the current state and future trajectory of AI, exploring its impact across geographies and business sectors.

Who is the target audience and why should they attend SuperAI?

SuperAI is a platform for people from all walks of life – including industry leaders, heads of state, entrepreneurs, renowned researchers, and curious minds, regardless of whether they’re early-stage pioneers or established leaders. We believe that all of them are eager to showcase and explore the transformative potential of AI.

Additionally, we’re confident that the event is something that interests people across the world, given that international registrations make up over 60% of our total participants so far.

Who will be speaking at the event?

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Headline speakers include Edward Snowden, known for his whistleblowing efforts in 2013; angel investor and former CTO of Coinbase Balaji Srinivasan; Benedict Evans, independent analyst and former partner at Andreessen Horowitz; Raoul Pal, co-founder and CEO of Real Vision; Sophia, the humanoid robot from Hanson Robotics; and Ben Goertzel, founder and CEO of Singularity Net.

We’re looking to unveil more than 150 additional speakers in the months leading up to the event.

What was the selection process like and how did you end up with this lineup?

Our selection process was simple: To include diverse perspectives from the most influential and established opinion leaders in the AI ecosystem. All speakers possess demonstrated expertise and acumen at the forefront of their fields. This will offer SuperAI attendees a comprehensive range of insights that will showcase how AI will continue to change the world.

What are some topics for the event that you’d like to highlight and why did you select them for discussion?

The top few that come to mind are large language models, genAI, robotics, decentralized AI, and the intersection of AI with Web3.

Apart from those topics, we’re also going to be looking at the integration of AI into fintech, healthcare, and cybersecurity, as well as its impact on the future of work. Moving forward, it will be crucial to bridge accessibility and education gaps to level the playing field.

How can this event help improve Asia’s AI ecosystem?

There will be panels, presentations, live demos, and exclusive networking sessions, which will offer illuminating insights from the world’s foremost AI innovators, evoking inspiration and excitement on what’s ahead for the industry at large.

We believe that fostering open discussions at SuperAI will accelerate collaboration and innovation in these AI-related fields.

How can interested parties sign up?

To get your ticket, apply to be a speaker, or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.superai.com/.

Held from June 5 to 6 this year, SuperAI is an AI conference that will bring together industry leaders, heads of state, entrepreneurs, renowned researchers, and other stakeholders. To get your tickets, visit the SuperAI website.

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