A international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in civil and military aviation will take place next Thursday.
According to the organizers, more than 90 people are expected at the conference, supported by the transport and defense ministries, and which will include speakers from international and European organizations, as well as from the United States, Asia and the Middle East.
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades will address the participants on behalf of President Nikos Christodoulides, and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Andreas Loukas will speak on behalf of Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas.
According to the announcement, AI and cybersecurity are of great importance in any business, and even more so for the complex air transport sector, since every year there are 42 million flights worldwide carrying 4.5 billion passengers.
The same goes for the Air Force as weapon systems evolve technologically at a rapid pace each year.
It is expected that speakers will highlight the benefits and challenges of AI and suggest ways to leverage its benefits while best managing its risks. partnerships between relevant international organizations and States.
The event is jointly organized by the Flight Safety Foundation – Mediterranean and the European Association of Aviation Trainers, two organizations based in Cyprus, and is scheduled to take place in Larnaca on May 30.
