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The Kingdom of Morocco, in partnership with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), is hosting from October 22 to 24, 2024 in Rabat, the very first large-scale International Conference devoted to the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI). ) in advancing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
Created in 1997 to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons works for a world free of chemical weapons. With 193 member states, the OPCW received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its exceptional efforts in disarmament. Today, the OPCW continues to play a central role in preventing the re-emergence of chemical weapons and promoting the peaceful use of chemistry.
This event, which will be co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad Mr. Nasser Bourita and the Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Mr. Fernando Arias , will bring together more than 140 foreign participants, including representatives from more than 40 States parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, as well as international experts from the fields of science, industry, civil society and of the academic world.
The Conference will provide a platform for discussion to examine the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the context of chemical disarmament and security.
Over three days, participants will have the opportunity to explore varied themes such as applications of AI in chemistry, challenges related to the ethical governance of AI, and its role in the fight against chemical terrorism .
