Introduction
AI Policy Labs (AIPL), Global Policy Insights (GPI) in partnership with the Ramphal Institute
and with associate partners UN WOMEN, the Indian Association of Universities, the United
Nations Global Compact and Swiss Cognitive hosted a two-day virtual Conference on “The
Commonwealth: Advancing towards the future with Emerging Technologies & AI” on 11-12
September 2020. The two-day conference witnessed the ‘AI Conclave’ on 11 September and
‘Leaders Summit’ on 12 September.
Seventy thought leaders were hosted at the conference comprising global leaders, Prime
Ministers, Sectoral Ministers, Government Officials. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
technology experts, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, internationally celebrated dignitaries
and youth leaders from around the world. The Conference witnessed a large participation of
individuals from the Commonwealth and beyond, across several time zones, and particularly
benefited from the partnership of youth organisations from low- and middle-income
countries.