22-24 October 2024
Rabat, Morocco
The Global Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) will bring together scientists, industry, and policymakers to examine challenges and opportunities posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in chemical disarmament and non-proliferation.
Conference Focus Areas
AI and chemistry
The role of AI in chemistry from the lens of evolving science and policy discourse and ethics
Challenges and opportunities for chemical industry
The impact of AI on the chemical industry, including risk, safety and security management, chemical supply chain resilience, and cybersecurity management in chemical plants
Counterterrorism and its impact on advancing CWC’s implementation
The impact of AI on preventing and detecting chemical
terrorism and the role of counterterrorism efforts in advancing the CWC’s implementation
Programme and Speakers
Keynote: Ambassador Fernando Arias, OPCW Director-General
H.E. Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Kingdom of Morocco
Fifty world-leading experts in AI and its applications in science, industry, counterterrorism and ethics related to the use of this technology will share their knowledge and expertise and present in panel discussions in three main focus areas.
Venue
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Kingdom of Morocco
7 rue F. Roosevelt
Rabat, Morocco
Attending
Individuals interested in attending the Conference must be nominated by an OPCW Member State. Only applications endorsed by the respective CWC National Authority or Permanent Representation to the OPCW will be considered.
Nominated participants must have a professional background in one of the following fields:
- background in or affiliation with AI, machine learning, deep learning, or related technologies;
- experience in dealing with affairs related to chemical safety, chemical security, or the non-proliferation of chemical weapons; and
- an interdisciplinary background covering the scientific, technological, and regulatory fields.
Costs
There is no conference attendance fee, however travel, accommodation, and associated costs must be self-funded. The OPCW will not be providing financial assistance to participants to attend the Conference.
Media accreditation
The media accreditation process is managed by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco. Media interested in attending the Conference are required completed a Journalists’ Accreditation form. Details for submission are included in the form. Deadline for media accreditation applications: 11 October 2024