TEHRAN –Supported by the Vice-Presidency of Science and Technology, the second Isfahan Artificial Intelligence (IAI) Event kicked off today in Isfahan and will conclude on Friday.

The event aims to bring together faculty members, academicians, experts, and students to discuss the latest developments in the field of AI.

Sharing and showcasing the capacities and the latest achievements of the national and international knowledge-based companies in the field of artificial intelligence is the other goal of the event, ISNA reported.

One of the main goals of IAI is to improve the quantitative and qualitative level of the economy based on artificial intelligence which will consequently develop the artificial intelligence ecosystem in the country through fostering international businesses and the internationalization of the capacities and capabilities of individuals and companies.

The IAI is composed of four sections. 

AI gatherings, meetings, and expert panels: more than 500  individuals active in AI are attending the events.

The exhibition of the latest AI achievements: A total of 100 companies have registered in the exhibition to showcase their products in artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence investment event: six large economic units are participating in the event. Currently, the investment axes are AI in steel, petroleum refining, and mining industries.

Artificial intelligence competitions: 179 teams have participated in 5 competitions based on real data.

The competitions serve as a platform for providing innovative solutions based on data and artificial intelligence tools.

Fostering effective teamwork and networking, as well as sharing expertise and exchanging ideas among active people in AI are among other main objectives of this section.

Iran to become a leading country in AI

In January 2022, Shahram Moein, head of the innovation and development center of artificial intelligence at the Research Institute of Information and Communication Technology, said, “Iran will be placed among the top 10 countries in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2032 based on the national document on artificial intelligence strategy.”

The study of the national artificial intelligence development roadmap started two years ago at the Research Institute of Information and Communication Technology and was officially completed by the end of November 2021.

According to a report released by the Web of Science database, Iran ranks first for the highest number of documents in artificial intelligence (AI) among Islamic countries.

The country issued 2,638 AI documents between 2013 and 2022.

Saudi Arabia (2,465) and Turkey (2,303) were ranked second and third, respectively, IRIB reported

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