Baku, Azerbaijan, April 11. The 6th
International Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data
was held in Baku, bringing together experts and leaders from
academia, industry, and the government sector, Trend reports.
The main goal of the forum was to discuss the latest innovations
in AI and big data, strengthen international cooperation in the
field, and enhance collaboration between academic circles,
industries, and the public sector.
The event, hosted at ADA University, featured distinguished
professors from institutions such as Columbia University, Florida
Institute of Technology, New York University, and Tallinn
University of Technology.
In his opening speech, Abzaddin Adamov, Dean of the Faculty of
Information Technology and Engineering at ADA University, welcomed
the guests.
“We are proud to host this event that unites brilliant minds
from Azerbaijan and around the world to discuss critical issues
related to research, achievements, and challenges in this field.
Over the past decade, we have witnessed extraordinary advancements
in AI and big data,” emphasized Adamov.
During the forum, ADA University lecturer Samir Rustamov
introduced products from the company Neurotime, including
advertising targeting, chatbot systems, speech recognition, and
speech synthesis.
Fariz Jafarov, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis and
Coordination of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), shared
that the global AI market is expected to reach $500 billion by the
end of 2025. He further projected that by 2030, this figure would
rise to $1.8 trillion, contributing an additional $15.7 trillion to
the global economy.
Jafarov noted the indispensable role of supercomputers and the
internet in AI development. He also highlighted the importance of
responsible AI usage and the need to integrate inclusivity into AI
tools.
“By 2030, AI will add 14 percent to the global economy’s current
size,” he said.
Jafarov noted that Azerbaijan is already testing pilot projects
on the responsible use of AI in sectors such as healthcare,
education, agriculture, sports, and digital governance.
The forum was seen as a significant step toward Azerbaijan’s
regional leadership in AI and digital transformation.
Following the official opening, Vugar Javadov, CEO of Neurotime,
and co-founder Samir Rustamov presented on “Artificial Intelligence
at the Intersection of Academia and Industry.”
The event also featured panel discussions with leaders from
prominent companies in the AI field.
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