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Ramesh Raskar
Professor, MIT Media Lab
2016 Lemelson Prize Winner
Ramesh Raskar
Professor, MIT Media Lab
2016 Lemelson Prize Winner
Ramesh Raskar, an Associate Professor at MIT Media Lab and Co-Founder of C10 Labs, is a leading figure in AI and imaging technologies for sustainability. He has pioneered work at the intersection of AI and global challenges, with experience at Google [X], Apple, and Facebook. In his keynote, Raskar will address the realities of the AI landscape beyond chatbots, the shift from screen AI to dimensional AI, and the role of decentralized AI in transforming the energy sector. He will offer insights into the future of AI, the ethical implications of its growth, and strategies for responsible innovation. He'll also address data concerns in the age of AI such as privacy tech beyond pseudo-anonymity and the use of distributed verifiable AI to harness invisible data.
Muhammad Mehdi
Founder & CEO, Elile AI
Former Head of AI at Microsoft
Muhammad Mehdi
Founder & CEO, Elile AI
Former Head of AI at Microsoft
Dr. Mehdi is the Founder and CEO of Elile AI, a leader in AI-driven solutions for the energy sector. A serial entrepreneur, he co-founded three successful startups, including Analytical Monkey. At Microsoft, he was a pivotal member of the Azure Cloud founding team and served as Director of Autonomous AI, contributing to the design of OpenAI's infrastructure. Now, he leads Elile AI with a focus on transforming the energy industry through advanced technology and innovation.
Wael Salloum
Former VP (Data & AI), Careem
Formerly WhatsApp, YouTube, Google
Wael Salloum
Former VP (Data & AI), Careem
Formerly WhatsApp, YouTube, Google
Wael Salloum is a global AI and Data leader with tenures at Google, WhatsApp, and Careem. At WhatsApp, he built and led the Data & AI team, growing the user base to 3 billion MAU, supporting over 200 million businesses, and pioneering privacy-aware infrastructures. At Careem, Wael led AI-driven initiatives that transformed operations, reducing fraud and driving efficiency across the company. At Google, he developed core AI and data systems that set industry standards, particularly in experimentation. An avid learner, Wael holds a graduate degree in Scientific Computing & Computational Mathematics from Stanford and has earned numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. Today, he remains a key figure in AI innovation as a global advisor, investor, and thought leader.
Dr. Hasanat Dewan
CEO, Integrated Data Intelligence
Global Fintech Innovation Leader
Dr. Hasanat Dewan
CEO, Integrated Data Intelligence
Global Fintech Innovation Leader
Dr Hasanat Dewan is the CEO of Integrated Data Intelligence, a FinTech company in Abu Dhabi. He has led technology innovation in global fintechs focusing on Data, Trading, and AI Products. He built global trading and data intelligence platforms at Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, Russell Investments, and E*TRADE. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia and a BA Magna Cum Laude in Computer Science and Physics from Brandeis.
About the Event
Elile AI in partnership with MIT Media Lab is hosting an exclusive AI Mixer and Social Evening in Abu Dhabi. This invite-only event is packed with networking opportunities and insights on ‘how decentralised AI offers an alternate way for the rest of the world to catch up in the AI race’. It’ll bring together industry leaders, and experts in AI for sectors including energy, healthcare, finance and more. The event will kick off with a warm welcome from Elile AI’s leadership, followed by a keynote from MIT Media Lab’s Ramesh Raskar. Attendees will explore the future of AI, connect with senior industry leaders, and collaborate on innovative solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
Event Agenda
26August 2024
A warm welcome from Elile AI’s leadership.
Dive into burning issues related to AI, Data Intelligence and more with our esteemed speakers.
Explore the future of AI in different verticals with industry leaders.
Connect, collaborate, and create with fellow innovators.
Event Hosts
Venue for the evening
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone : +1 617.470.7070
Email : info@elile.ai