University of Haifa Hosts First HiAI Conference

Join the inaugural University of Haifa Artificial Intelligence conference to explore groundbreaking research.

The University of Haifa is set to host its first-ever Artificial Intelligence conference, known as HiAI, from May 25-27, 2025. This event, to be held in-person on the Carmel campus, promises to showcase cutting-edge and unique research breakthroughs in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the latest innovations developed by both university researchers and students.

Organized by the University of Haifa´s Data Science Research Center, the conference aims to foster significant networking opportunities and collaborations among experts from academia and industry. The university´s Data Science Research Center is dedicated to promoting data science research to benefit both society and the environment. Their commitment underscores the conference´s objective to highlight innovative research that has practical implications.

Keynote speakers at the conference will include prominent figures from the Artificial Intelligence community, such as Hod Lipson from Columbia University, Mor Naaman from Cornell Tech, and Tanya Berger-Wolf from The Ohio State University. These speakers bring diverse experiences and insights to the field of data science and engineering, further enhancing the conference´s agenda.

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