Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)
10Pearls, a leading end-to-end digital services company, hosted the
4th edition of AI Summit, Pakistan’s foremost conference and expo on
Artificial Intelligence, on April 18 and 19, 2024 at the Lahore Expo
Centre. Making its inaugural appearance in Lahore after successful
episodes in Karachi and Islamabad, the summit proved to be a
resounding success, drawing over 2000 registrations from
professionals, students, enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs.
Since its inception in 2019, the AI Summit has been a pivotal event
dedicated to fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing within the
local tech community. It offers a platform for industry leaders and
innovators to delve into the latest advancements and applications of
AI.
The 2024 AI Summit, held at ITCN Asia, Lahore Expo Centre, was a 2-day
event consisting of a conference track and workshop track, along with
an AI startup expo. With 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, offering
attendees first-hand exposure to the latest groundbreaking solutions
and disruptive technologies shaping the future.
“We’re thrilled to once again bring together the brightest minds in AI
for an enriching and collaborative experience,” shared Syeda Sana
Hussain, Senior Director, People & Programs, 10Pearls. “The AI Summit
serves as a catalyst for driving progress and innovation in the
ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. After successful
editions in Karachi and Islamabad, we were delighted to bring this
event to Lahore and witness the amazing turnout across both our
conference and workshop tracks. The AI Startups showcase received
great recognition, enabling companies to highlight their achievements
and attract investments. As leaders in the field, 10Pearls is proud to
drive forward this wave of innovation and progress.”
The event featured a variety of Tech Talks conducted by eminent AI
experts. These included a session 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 conducted. 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. The session was
moderated by Maheen Sumera Alavi, from 10Pearls.
The second Panel, “Deciphering AI’s Innovative Role in HealthTech”,
was moderated by Namra Nasyr. It featured top AI professionals
including Muhammad Irfan, from Xeven Solutions; Jareer Hushaam, from
Arbisoft; Osama Janjua, from MedIQ Solutions; and Adnan Zaidi, from
PROXIMA.PK.
Along with the Conference track, the AI Summit 2024 also hosted four
comprehensive workshops for participants to actively develop and
refine their skills in utilizing the latest AI tools and techniques.
The workshops received an overwhelming response, drawing the
participation of over 350 professionals and students.
