Italy-U.S. Webinar Series on Artificial Intelligence

by Italian Consulate General of San Francisco

Italy and the USA have approved their National AI Strategy: the National Science Foundation, a major player and stakeholder in the AI field, as well as Italy’s historic partner, has recently launched the NSF-led National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes; Italy has approved a pluriannual National Research Program, which is focused on AI and its applications and is planning to constitute a National Institute for Artificial Intelligence.

In order to connect the Italian communities in the US and in Italy, as well as to stimulate further collaborations in the AI domain, the Embassy of Italy and the Consular Network in the USA launched the "ITALY – US WEBINAR SERIES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”, dedicated to AI applications to different aspects of society, everyday life and research.

The focus of this first event, jointly organized by the Embassy and the Consulate General in San Francisco, is “AI FOR FUTURE URBAN MOBILITY”. The webinar will be opened by Armando Varricchio, Ambassador of Italy to the USA. Introductory remarks will be given by Margaret Martonosi Assistant Director, NSF Computer Information Science and Engineering Directorate. The discussion will be carried out by an outstanding panel, composed by distinguished scientists, AI experts and entrepreneurs, representing US and Italian institutions.

Tuesday, February 9th, 2021, 10:00 PM CET

Registration available HERE.

Flyer available HERE.