MUSCAT: With over 3,000 attendees, 100 exhibitors, and more than 70 international speakers from more than 40 countries, the 2nd edition of the Oman AI Summit, which took place at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) on January 27–28, 2025, saw record-breaking attendance. The summit established its status as one of the most significant AI and technology events in the region, with over ten foreign institutions participating.
Under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki bin Mahmoud al Said, Governor of Dhofar, and with Strategic Partners including the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) and the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA), the summit aligned with Oman’s ambitious goals outlined in Vision 2040.
With "Sustainable Digital Investment towards Oman Vision 2040" as its topic, the summit focused on how artificial intelligence could revolutionize sectors and economies in the future. Together, industry pioneers, experts, and thought leaders explored AI-driven solutions that enhanced Oman's goal of a knowledge-based, diverse economy. Innovative developments, the application of AI in an ethical manner, and the significance of digital transformation to sustainable development were the key subjects covered in the sessions.
Key agenda topics discussed at the summit included:
• The Future of AI in Oman: This session focuses on how AI can help advance important industries like healthcare, education, and energy while aligning with Oman's Vision 2040 objectives.
• AI for Economic Diversification: Discussion about how AI can support sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and tourism to assist Oman's economy become more diversified.
• AI and Sustainability: Discussed how resource optimization and the development of green energy solutions are two ways AI may support environmental sustainability.
• Ethical AI: Stressed the significance of developing impartial, transparent, and equitable AI systems to guarantee trust and inclusivity.
• AI as a Job Creator: Examined how AI might open new career paths in a variety of industries and the necessity of educating workers in AI skills.
The success of the Oman AI Summit 2025 was bolstered by the support of prominent sponsors and partners, including: Exceed IT Services,Huawei,SenseTime MEA,Lufthansa,Omantel, CloudianInc, Oxford Insights,OSHRM and many more from across the globe.
These collaborations were crucial in promoting thought-provoking conversations, exhibiting state-of-the-art AI solutions, and strengthening linkages between business leaders, governmental organizations, and educational institutions.
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