AI Defense Forum 2023 to Feature Leaders from the Defense and Intelligence Community on How AI is Reshaping the Defense Sector

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C3 AI announces the second annual AI Defense Forum, which will take place on September 13 in Tysons, Virginia. The forum aims to discuss the importance of integrating AI into defense strategies and strengthening national security. Key topics include improving equipment readiness, adopting generative AI for defense applications, and implementing policy regarding the technology.

The C3 AI event will highlight experts on the AI arms race and present cutting-edge technology solutions, including C3 Generative AI

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, today announced the second annual AI Defense Forum will take place on Wednesday, September 13 in Tysons, Virginia.

The 2023 AI Defense Forum provides defense and intelligence thought leaders, government officials, and advanced users with a forum to discuss how the adoption of AI is vital to creating modern, robust defense strategies that maintain our decision advantage against adversaries and strengthen national security.

“The imperative to quickly integrate advanced technology such as AI into U.S. defense and intelligence operations must be balanced with policy and security considerations, which is a major theme for this year’s AI Defense Forum,” said Ed Abbo, President and CTO of C3 AI. “As a long-term partner of the U.S. Air Force and the Missile Defense Agency, C3 AI understands the conversations and considerations necessary when working to integrate this type of technology into mission-ready solutions that will be used on the modern battlefield.”

This year’s keynotes and panels will address the most pressing challenges and opportunities defense and intelligence communities face in the AI era: how AI can improve equipment readiness, mission success, and increase capabilities in contested spaces; how generative AI can be adopted for defense applications; and how the country should implement policy regarding the technology. At the forum, professionals can explore cutting-edge defense applications and converse with those who will shape the future of defense.

Featured speakers include:

• Ed Abbo, President and Chief Technology Officer, C3 AI
• Dr. Nikhil Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer, Products, C3 AI
• Michèle Flournoy, former Undersecretary of Defense, Co-Founder and CEO, New American Security
• Lord Sarfraz of Kensington, Member of the House of Lords, the upper house of United Kingdom Parliament, Member of the AI in Weapons Systems Select Committee
• Graham Evans, Vice President, Booz Allen

Learn more about the 2023 AI Defense Forum.

About C3.ai, Inc.

C3 AI is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of large AI transformer models for the enterprise.

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FAQ

When and where will the AI Defense Forum take place?

The AI Defense Forum will take place on Wednesday, September 13 in Tysons, Virginia.

What is the purpose of the AI Defense Forum?

The forum aims to provide a platform for defense and intelligence thought leaders, government officials, and advanced users to discuss the importance of AI in creating robust defense strategies and strengthening national security.

What are the key topics that will be covered at the AI Defense Forum?

The key topics include how AI can improve equipment readiness, mission success, and increase capabilities in contested spaces; how generative AI can be adopted for defense applications; and how policy regarding the technology should be implemented.

Who are the featured speakers at the AI Defense Forum?

The featured speakers include Ed Abbo, President and Chief Technology Officer of C3 AI; Dr. Nikhil Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer, Products, C3 AI; Michèle Flournoy, former Undersecretary of Defense and CEO of New American Security; Lord Sarfraz of Kensington, Member of the House of Lords; and Graham Evans, Vice President at Booz Allen.