Infosys at WEF's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, China, 2017
Achieving Inclusive Growth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Amplifying Human Potential
Towards Purposeful AI
At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017, the world’s foremost gathering on science, technology and innovation, Infosys were privileged to lead the discussion on topics including AI, automation, robotics and the future of production. Dr. Vishal Sikka was a co-chair of the event, and Infosys anchored an experience zone, The Robot Maker Space, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University and the World Economic Forum. The Infosys delegation included Sudip Singh, Global Head - Engineering Services, Mike Liu, CEO, Infosys China and Tao Liu, Member of the Board, Infosys China.
Timeline
Infosys at WEF's Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2017
27th June, 2017
Co-Chair Press Conference: Meet the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions
Infosys CEO Dr. Vishal Sikka and fellow co-chairs Alex Molinari, Jean Liu, Maria-Elena Torres Padilla, Xu Jinghong and Yu Shinbao discuss their hopes and aspirations for the 11th Annual Meeting of the New Champions.
27th June, 2017
Strategic Update: The Production System
From advanced robotics to augmented reality, the global manufacturing landscape is transforming. Infosys CEO Dr. Vishal Sikka discusses with fellow panelists Neil Hawkins, Chief Sustainability Officer, Dow Chemical; Minster Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry for Singapore, and Zhang Yao, Founder and CEO, RoboTerra, how the industry can keep pace with new technological, regulatory and economic realities.
27th June, 2017
Artificial Intelligence Unleashed
Artificial Intelligence platforms are transforming the way businesses and governments interact with customers and constituents. As we grant more autonomy to AI to make choices on our behalf, how do we make sure it decides in our best interest? Infosys CEO Dr. Vishal Sikka discusses with fellow panelists Pascale Fung, Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Wendell Wallach, Scholar, Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, Yale University and Ya-Qin Zhang, President, Baidu.com.
27th June, 2017
Amplifying Human Potential
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka shares insights into the role of artificial intelligence, and how leveraging artificial intelligence will amplify human potential, with WIRED’s David Rowan.
in the news
"Infosys to incorporate AI into 'nearly every aspect' of its business"
"Demand for AI will increase exponentially"
"China has become a leading force in developing AI technologies"
"We don’t quite know where artificial intelligence is yet and people are the ones defining it… Our creativity is the only thing that will limit us"
Research Findings
In January 2017, Infosys released its multinational research findings on artificial intelligence (AI) business impact, market maturity and expectations.
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How do we achieve inclusive growth in the #4IR? #AMNC17 co-chair @vsikka will share his thoughts at #wef https://t.co/mLi8fQngs7 pic.twitter.com/Mf4WxT5Cu1
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 26, 2017
A packed house as the @wef #AMNC17 panel, including Infosys CEO @vsikka, gets ready to discuss "Unleashing AI". https://t.co/AzEmvLhmuC pic.twitter.com/NZTbV67dcn
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 27, 2017
At #AMNC17, join #Infosys @CarnegieMellon and @Wef to explore the thrill of making your first #robot at the Robot Maker Space. pic.twitter.com/pYuOpYqJ3X
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 29, 2017
The Robot Maker Space at #AMNC17, a collaboration b/w #Infosys, @CarnegieMellon & @wef, explores the future of man-machine relationships #AI pic.twitter.com/9rPEomaXyQ
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 28, 2017
.@vsikka shows his fellow #AMNC17 co-chairs the Robot Maker Space - a collaboration between @wef, @CarnegieMellon & #Infosys pic.twitter.com/Luhi5dnMbD
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 27, 2017
#futureproduction #amnc17 with @CarnegieMellon @Infosys @govsingapore @RoboTerra @DowChemical https://t.co/sVZ8skU4Ap
— Helena Leurent (@HelenaCLeurent) June 27, 2017
.@Infosys CEO @vsikka shows his fellow #AMNC17 co-chairs the Robot Maker Space - a collaboration between @wef, @CarnegieMellon & #Infosys pic.twitter.com/PeEqHkEGCu
— Financial Express (@FinancialXpress) June 27, 2017
Our #designthinking leader, @cecnyc, at the Robot Maker Space in #AMNC17. Read her thoughts on #4IR here https://t.co/2w4gQxS5gx pic.twitter.com/podg0BBNqJ
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 28, 2017
Share your ideas for the future of human-machine interactions at the Robot Maker Space by @CarnegieMellon, @wef and #Infosys #AMNC17 pic.twitter.com/f37jFqqawF
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 27, 2017
In #4IR, let #robots do the routine, so we can be creative; have bit more fun - Carly Cooper #DesignThinking #AMNC17 https://t.co/bygZyxIDQ5
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 27, 2017
The Robot Maker Space is busy! The awesome joy of creative making #AMNC17 #WEF pic.twitter.com/wKmp24C6Fw
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 29, 2017
"Every society is ready for different aspects of AI. Application of #AI is limited only by our imagination” - @vsikka @wef #AMNC17 pic.twitter.com/Z4jqBROEiJ
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 27, 2017
How will human-machine collaboration evolve in the age of #AI? Find out at #wef #AMNC17 https://t.co/mLi8fQERjF pic.twitter.com/RvkCcb0YIr
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 24, 2017
'Despite rapid digitization, humans working closely together will not change. Just as it has not changed for centuries' @vsikka #AMNC17 #wef
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 27, 2017
At Infosys, we encourage creativity, making & problem-finding to create a culture of innovation & entrepreneurship - @vsikka at #AMNC17 #wef pic.twitter.com/4vXUsGoCwW
— Infosys (@Infosys) June 27, 2017
