# Centre for AI Excellence Driving innovation through the power of AI, data, and intelligence to improve industries, economies, and societies. [Get involved](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-ai-excellence/get-involved) ## We are advancing the responsible use of AI, data, and digital technologies to serve society, drive industry transformation, and prepare countries and regions for the intelligent era. Artificial intelligence and digital technologies hold immense potential to drive innovation, economic growth, and societal progress. Yet their rapid evolution is outpacing institutions, exposing industries and communities to fragmented governance, uneven access, and underrealized impact.Our mission is to serve as a future-oriented, global platform to accelerate the responsible application of AI, data, and intelligence for the secure, equitable, and collaborative transformation of industries, economies, and societies, ensuring a net-positive impact for people and the planet. **200+** Business partners **20+** Governments engaged **70+** Innovators and startups engaged ## Our pillars The Centre’s work is structured around three strategic pillars. ### Accelerating impactful AI innovation and adoption Driving the shift from pilots to scaled AI deployments with measurable outcomes. This includes next-gen capabilities and innovations that deliver societal value across sectors. ### Preparing countries and society for the Intelligent Era Helping countries develop inclusive, intelligent economies by building digital infrastructure, cross-sector partnerships, and future-proof strategies. ### Advancing trustworthy technology and effective governance Promoting safety, transparency, and accountability through forward-looking frameworks and multistakeholder cooperation. ## Our initiatives on AI, data, and digital technologies [Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?url=https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-ai-excellence/&page_id=0ca31512-cb31-4a82-b0bf-3f63fe7b7307) ## AI Global Alliance (AIGA) This initiative is advancing the safe, equitable, and responsible development of AI. AIGA fosters collaboration across sectors and borders to address governance challenges, shape international norms, and scale real-world solutions that align AI innovation with societal needs. [Explore more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ai-global-alliance/home) ### Technology Convergence Initiative Our community is exploring how AI and other intelligent technologies interact and evolve across digital, biological, and physical systems. The initiative identifies combinatorial innovation patterns, new value chains, and strategies to scale cross-technology solutions. [Explore more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/technology-convergence-initiative/home) ### Global Coalition for Digital Safety The public-private platform driving global coordination to address online harms, including disinformation, child exploitation, and extremist content. The Coalition promotes best practices, policy frameworks, and collaborative interventions for safer digital environments. [Explore more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-coalition-for-digital-safety/home) ### Connected Future Initiative This initiative focuses on the integration of AI, XR, and other intelligent systems into the broader internet experience, furthering our next phase of connectivity, commerce, and communications, including the agentic web. [Explore more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/connected-future-initiative/home) ## Our impact [Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?url=https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-ai-excellence/&page_id=d87dcff6-67f8-4793-bb2c-8beb3f866dbe) ### MINDS: Recognizing AI-powered business transformation 18 solutions are featured in the inaugural cohort, showcasing how businesses are leveraging AI to create measurable impact and address critical industry and societal challenges. [Explore](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ai-global-alliance/minds) ### Tech Convergence: Mapping the future of industry through emerging technology The 3C Framework identifies 23 high-potential technology combinations across eight critical domains, helping industry leaders unlock new business models and drive system-level transformation across energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and more. [Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/technology-convergence-report-2026/) ## Forum Publications *Browse and filter reports and publications* [Explore our Reports](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?url=https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-ai-excellence/&page_id=d87dcff6-67f8-4793-bb2c-8beb3f866dbe) ### Join us in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Are you interested in working with us on our initiatives? [Get involved](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-ai-excellence/get-involved) ## Forum Insights *World Economic Forum insights and analysis* ### World Economic Forum Centres The world is confronted with a range of unprecedented challenges, and it's crucial for businesses, governments, and civil society to work together to find common solutions and take decisive action. Through its Centres, the Forum integrates public-private efforts to achieve greater impact. [Discover all of our Centres](https://www.weforum.org/centres/)