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AI.BAY 2023 - Bavarian International Conference on AI
04 March 2023
The international AI.BAY conference was recently held in Munich, showcasing the state of Bavaria's influence as a world-class location for AI.
The international AI.BAY conference was recently held in Munich, showcasing the state of Bavaria’s influence as a world-class location for AI. The two-day event featured high-profile speakers from the global AI community, including representatives from MIT, the University of Amsterdam, and Imperial College London. Over 500 attendees were present in person, and more than 1,500 joined via livestream. Among the keynote speakers were Dr. Markus Söder, Minister of Science and Art Markus Blume, Minister of Digital Affairs Judith Gerlach, and Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger. During the conference, the ministers emphasized the importance of establishing European AI. They also highlighted the state’s efforts to become a leader in AI research and development, including the creation of over 100 AI Chairs as part of the Hightech Agenda Bayern, an initiative that has already filled three-quarters of the newly created positions.