Nvidia cancels AI summit in Israeli

NVIDIA had originally scheduled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel, for the 15th and 16th of October, 2023. Approximately a month prior, the tech giant had announced that its CEO, Jensen Huang, would be delivering a keynote address. Given NVIDIA’s significant commitment to AI and machine learning, coupled with the industry’s trajectory, this event held paramount importance for the company.

However, according to a report from VideoCardz, in light of recent local developments, NVIDIA, prioritizing safety, has decided to cancel the AI Summit.

It reads: “We hope this message finds you safe and well. We regret to inform you that due to the current situation in Israel, we have decided to cancel AI SUMMIT, which was scheduled for October 15th and 16th.

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the situation. The safety and wellbeing of our participants are our top priority, and we believe this is the best course of action to ensure everyone’s safety.

If you have made any travel or accommodation arrangements, we recommend contacting your service providers to inquire about their policies.We appreciate your understanding and support during this difficult period. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at aisummitsupport@nvidia.com if you have any questions or concerns.”

Organized exclusively by NVIDIA, the event was anticipated to draw over 2,500 developers, researchers, and executives from Israel’s tech ecosystem. This encompassed over 6,000 start-ups, a significant portion of which are immersed in the AI sector. The summit was set to cover a broad spectrum of AI applications, including generative AI, healthcare, large language models, cybersecurity, robotics, Omniverse, and autonomous vehicles, among others.