Abu Dhabi, UAE, 05 December 2024: AIM Congress 2025 is proud to announce the inaugural AI World Championship, an international competition designed to challenge and advance the multiple frontiers of artificial intelligence. Taking place over the course of four days, from January 30 to February 2, 2025, with the grand finals set to be hosted live on April 8, 2025, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi during AIM Congress 2025, the championship will bring together innovators, businesses, developers, and investors in AI.
14 key competition categories will take center stage during the AI World Championship, including AI innovations in the fields of Finance, Agriculture, Logistics, Sport, Education, Media, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Marketing & social media, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, and Games. These individual categories will be grouped under thei respective technical domains as; Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Games, Healthcare AI, Financial AI, and Ethical AI, highlighting the multidisciplinary nature of AI development and its potential to address global challenges.
The event welcomes participants from across the world, with AI talent from regions as diverse as The Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia already confirmed. The championship will serve as an unparalleled opportunity for global AI developers to showcase their creativity, technical expertise, and innovation.
Participants’ submissions will be evaluated on criteria such as innovation, technical complexity, real-world applicability, performance, and ethical considerations. A distinguished panel of AI experts, academics, and industry professionals will assess projects to ensure the highest standards of excellence and impact.
The championship offers more than competition. Workshops, seminars, and networking sessions will provide participants and attendees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas. An exhibition area will showcase groundbreaking projects, while matchmaking events will foster relationships between participants, mentors, sponsors, and investors.
Dawood Al-Shezawi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for AIM Congress, stated: “Artificial intelligence plays a crucial role in enhancing new industries and generating innovative ideas. Therefore, the upcoming edition of the AIM Congress 2025, under the theme ‘The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape: Towards a New Balanced World Structure,’ aims to create a unique platform for innovators and professionals in artificial intelligence to showcase their capabilities, attract foreign investments, and establish a dynamic and inclusive AI ecosystem that fosters collaboration. This ecosystem will drive transformative solutions and economic transformation by promoting innovation, leveraging modern technologies, and nurturing professional talent to shape a brighter and more sustainable future.”
The finals of the championship will include live demonstrations, expert commentary, audience Q&A, and an award ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements. Winners in each category will receive prizes, research grants, and opportunities for further collaboration or investment.
Who Can Participate?
The competition is open to individual developers, teams, organizations, AI specialists, investors, and government representatives. The inclusive nature of the championship ensures that AI talent from all corners of the globe can demonstrate their innovations on a world stage.
The AI World Championship is a defining moment for the AI community, a global platform for breakthroughs that push the boundaries of possibility while fostering ethical AI development.
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About AIM Congress
It is worth noting that the 14th edition of the AIM Congress will be held from April 7 to 9, 2025, with the participation of over 25,000 prominent figures from 180 countries worldwide. The event will feature a range of activities, including forums, panel discussions, workshops, high-level meetings, an exhibition, the AIM Investment Awards competition, and a startup competition, focusing on themes such as Foreign Direct Investment, Global Trade, Startups, Future Cities, and Digital Economy.