G42 is strategic partner for IDC at Idex, Navdex

Abu Dhabi / WAM

G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing technology holding company, and its subsidiaries Bayanat, Presight.AI and G42 Cloud, have announced their participation as Strategic Partner at the International Defence Conference (IDC), which is organised by Adnec group in cooperation with Tawazun Council and the UAE Ministry of Defence.
The event, held on February 19, kicks off the International Defence Exhibition (Idex) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (Navdex), held from February 20-24 at the Abu Dhabi
National Exhibition Centre (Adnec).
This year will mark the 30th anniversary of Idex and the 12th anniversary of Navdex, where the exhibitions will form the biggest events of their kind in the
region and the world.
The conference will serve as a dedicated global platform for decision-makers and the defence sector to highlight technologies and challenges while also discussing security and defence strategies for world peace.
This year, IDC will be held under theme of “Adaption, Exploration, Transformation: Reimagining Security, Society, and the Human Experience in an age of Disruption”, with a focus on topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), neurotechnology, biotechnology and augmented reality while addressing the growing reliance on advanced technology at workplaces.
Commenting on the partnership, Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Bayanat, said, “Idex and Navdex are among the most important defence exhibitions in the region, providing an international platform to showcase the latest innovations in the international defence sector. The exhibitions set the tone for reimagining defence and national security with modern technology, contributing towards the goal of world peace. As pioneers in the AI space, it is exciting to be a part of Idex and Navdex along with Presight.AI and G42 Cloud and we look forward to connecting and sharing insights with the rest of the industry through this fantastic platform.”
Hasan Al Hosani, will participate in the second session at the International Defence Conference 2023, titled “Keeping Pace” on February 19 at 10:40. The panel will highlight how the increasing incorporation of advanced technologies in the workplace is changing approaches to talent development and human capital management.