Beyond the Buzz – Chief Scientists on what’s next for the AI Revolution

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

start-time 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
end-time Hotel Meierhof, Debate Room, Promenade 135, 7260, Davos Dorf, Switzerland
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Go behind the curtain with the world’s leading scientists and innovators to discuss the real state of play and how AI will shape the future of knowledge, discovery, and humanity.
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Event Overview

The world is at a critical juncture, where transformative discoveries in science and technology are reshaping every facet of society, yet much of it is lost in the quest for a social media soundbite. From Artificial Intelligence to breakthroughs in medicine, the challenges we face demand nuance and collaboration across disciplines, geographies, and sectors.

We invite you to join Chief Scientists, Researches and Innovators in a unique space at the Financial Times House in Davos to discuss what’s really happening in AI from those creating the tech.

A senior panel moderated by CBS 60 Minutes Executive Producer Bill Owens will go behind the headlines with global leaders in science, medicine, and technology to explore the breakthroughs shaping the future of healthcare and biotechnology.

This will be followed by exclusive networking opportunities.

This is your invitation to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the ideas shaping our collective future. This is the first of a series of regular convenings for this community.

Session Structure

Networking: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CET
Panel Discussion: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM CET
Post-Event Networking: 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM CET

Session Description

The intersection of science, medicine, and Artificial Intelligence is sparking a revolution with profound implications for global health and business. AI is transforming how diseases are understood, drugs are discovered, and patient care is delivered, while also reshaping healthcare business models and opening new markets. This session brings together world-leading experts to explore the breakthroughs, get behind the headlines, and discuss what is happening that can redefining medical research, the future of personalized care, and the opportunities driving innovation.

Panel Discussion Agenda (11:30 AM - 12:15 PM)

Moderator’s Welcome: "Framing the Revolution" (5 minutes)
● The moderator opens with an energizing introduction about the state of AI
● Key questions are posed on where we are and what could be next.
Panelist Introductions and Opening Statements: "Agents of Change" (10 minutes)
● Each panelist shares their role and brief background to set the stage
● Highlights a pivotal AI-driven revolution they are spearheading or championing.
Focused Discussion: Actionable Themes for the Future (15 minutes)
1. Revolutionizing Research and Discovery: "Cracking the Code of Disease"

○ Game-changing AI applications in drug discovery.

○ Scaling AI’s capacity to understand complex biological systems.

○ Addressing challenges: from data privacy to algorithmic transparency.


2. Transforming Patient Care: "The Human-AI Alliance"

○ AI as a builder of personalized treatment pathways and preventative care.

○ Innovations extending healthspan and managing chronic disease.

○ Ethical considerations in patient-AI interactions.


3. The Next Frontier: "Charting the Future"

○ Visionary ideas for the next decade.

○ Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to build sustainable solutions.

Moderator’s Closing: "Building the Future Together" (2 minutes)
● Recap of the session’s key takeaways.


Panel Composition

Moderator:
● Bill Owens, Executive Producer, 60 Minutes, CBS

Panelists:
● Professor Eric Xing, President, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
● Dr. Peter Lee, President, Microsoft Research
● Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy of the French President to the AI Action Summit, Office of the President of the Republic of France

Venue

Hotel Meierhof, Debate Room, Promenade 135, 7260, Davos Dorf

Switzerland, Switzerland

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