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
Draft 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 ethical use of 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 interest in attending the Conference must be nominated by an OPCW Member State. Only applications endorsed by the respective CWC National Authority or Permanent Mission to the OPCW will be considered.
Nominated participants must have 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. No financial assistance is provided.