Step Conference elevates its position as a leading knowledge sharing platform with the introduction of new AI track

Step Conference elevates its position as a leading knowledge sharing platform with the introduction of new AI track

Dubai, UAE: Dubai's premier tech festival, Step Conference, is gearing up for its 12th edition on the 21st and 22nd of February 2024 at Dubai Internet City, part of TECOM Group PJSC and the region’s leading technology hub. Over the past 12 years, Step Conference has hosted thousands of startups from 58 countries, of which 28.5% collectively achieved over $800 million in funding. In 2024, the event will welcome 500 startups participating in over 500 curated meetings with more than 150 venture capital firms, with access to funds worth $8.2 billion. A staggering 8,000 international attendees will convene in just two days as Step Conference continues to amplify Dubai's presence on the global tech stage.

Organised in strategic partnership with Dubai Internet City, Step Conference 2024 is set to unveil a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) track in line with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which aims to transform the country into the world leader in AI. The AI track will feature field experts delving into the potential and challenges of the transformative technology, covering the following:

- Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): Examining the potential, ethics, safety, and societal impact of AGI in the quest to achieve human-level intelligence in