The conference will host 14 sessions dedicated to AI, covering its implementation, regulation, ethical considerations, and the role of computing in development. Notable speakers include Gabriele Mazzini, Global Director Enterprise Strategy, who played a key role in drafting the EU’s AI Act; Caroline Yap, Global Managing Director of AI Business and Applied Engineering at Google; and Hiroshi Ishiguro, a prominent robotics expert from Osaka University.

These sessions will feature discussions on how AI can be effectively governed and regulated. Experts will address challenges and best practices to ensure AI development is ethical, transparent, and accountable. The agenda includes input from regulators, academics, and tech industry leaders on establishing effective regulatory frameworks and maintaining public trust in AI applications.

5G technology will also be a major focus. Discussions will explore how businesses can maximize the potential of 5G for improved network speed, capacity, and reliability. Topics will include the impact of 5G on IoT and augmented reality, and how this technology can drive innovation and business growth. The conference will also examine the concept of “Fair Share,” which calls for content providers like Netflix and Google to contribute to infrastructure development. A panel will present perspectives from content creators, telecom companies, civil society, and regulators.

Additionally, the Colombian government will present its integrated connectivity expansion plan. Telecom CEOs will participate in a panel titled “Leading the Future of Connectivity: Innovation, Challenges, and Opportunities,” discussing strategies for advancing faster, more reliable, and accessible connectivity. The panel will also cover investment in new technologies and expanding coverage.

Japan, this year’s invited country, will contribute to the discussion on 5G through Sadayuki Abeta, Chief Open RAN Strategist at OREX SAI, who will discuss the evolution of 5G networks and Open RAN, a network architecture that promotes interoperability.

Overall, ANDICOM 2024 will feature over 150 global speakers who will address how AI, blockchain, digital security, 5G, cloud computing, and analytics are becoming essential tools for sustainable development, generating returns on investment, and fostering new business models across various sectors in Latin America.

Japan, recognized for its innovation in technology, will present developments across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, robotics, 5G connectivity, smart cities, and disaster management. These innovations will be featured during ANDICOM 2024, an event organized by CINTEL (Center for Research and Development in Information and Communication Technologies).

In a recent visit to Japan, CINTEL executives, along with Ángela Durán, Colombia’s Minister Plenipotentiary in Japan, met with Yoshida Hitoshi, Japan’s Vice Minister of International Affairs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Discussions focused on the technological and knowledge exchange facilitated by the congress and how CINTEL promotes ICT adoption and business innovation in Latin America.

Japan’s participation in ANDICOM 2024 is expected to enhance collaboration between Colombian and Japanese entities, as well as with other global participants. The Japanese Pavilion at the event will feature companies such as NEC, Nihon Dengyo Kosaku, Ai Trax, Terumo, Furukawa Electric, Fujikura, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Nippon Koei, Hitachi Vantara, OREX SAI, and Global Plan.

Key Areas of Japanese Technological Focus:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Investment in research and development in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Robotics: Japan continues to lead globally in robotics, with ongoing advancements in collaborative robots.
• Biotechnology: Focus on personalized medicine, agriculture, and new material development.
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): Development of new ICT technologies, including 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT).
• Energy: Research and development in renewable energy and fusion energy.
• Space Science: Investment in space exploration and technology development.
• Marine Sciences: Research aimed at understanding and sustainably utilizing ocean resources.
• Advanced Manufacturing: Investments to improve the competitiveness of Japan’s manufacturing industry.

For more information on Japan’s participation and other event details, visit the official ANDICOM website.

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