Over 700 Researchers Convene at BGU for National Computer Science Conference
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Over 700 computer science professionals and students attended a national conference at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on October 8, 2026, to discuss the field's future with AI. The event marked the launch of the Israeli Computer Science Association, aimed at unifying the national academic and professional community. Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua was a guest speaker, and the conference also featured the presentation of the association's first research awards. Organizers plan to make the conference an annual tradition.
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- Over 700 researchers attended a national computer science conference at Ben-Gurion University on October 8, 2026.
- The conference celebrated the launch of the Israeli Computer Science Association to unify the national community.
- Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua delivered a guest lecture on machine intelligence.
- The Israeli Computer Science Association presented its first awards for outstanding research achievements.
- Prof. Shakhar Smorodinsky stated AI is ushering in a 'golden age' for computer science.
- The event is planned to become an annual tradition.
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