Building a strong AI ecosystem: the role of public-private partnerships and regional collaboration

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming key sectors, from healthcare and education to manufacturing and public services. As governments and industry look to harness its full potential, driving innovations with responsible design and deployment, there is also recognition of the importance to safeguard against increasing digital inequalities.

 

Governments are advancing national strategies to drive investment, support innovation, and build secure, inclusive ecosystems. Regional and international collaboration with industry can amplify these efforts and unlock economies of scale.

 

Telecoms operators, with their infrastructure, data flows, reach, and trusted role with customers, are perfectly positioned as essential partners and key drivers of AI adoption.

 

This roundtable will bring together governments, regulatory authorities, and industry executives to exchange knowledge and perspectives on:

 

• Latest governmental policies and initiatives to drive AI investment, innovation, and skills

 

• The role that telecoms operators play in the AI ecosystem

 

• How to balance building local AI capabilities with enabling economies of scale

 

• The opportunity that public-private partnerships can provide in ensuring AI for all