Adam Price is on a week-long visit to the US which will see him speak at Harvard
Enterprise Minister Adam Price is in Boston this week meeting existing and potential investors in Wales in the artificial intelligence, technology and digital sectors.
He will also attend a major international summit on emerging technologies, speak at Harvard about Wales’ place in the AI revolution and meet the Welsh diaspora.
His schedule includes meetings with technology companies, investors and business leaders with ties to Wales. These include Sublime Systems, a Boston-based cement company, supporting low-carbon construction, and Microchip Technology, a semiconductor manufacturer, based in Caldicot.
Mr Price will also meet with companies in the life sciences and energy to discuss investment and trade opportunities with Wales.
He will attend the ministerial summit of the Disruptive & Emerging Technologies Alliance (DETA), a global network of 21 governments working together on artificial intelligence, cyber security, quantum technology and digital rights. Wales is a founding member of the alliance.
The minister will also give a talk at Harvard University’s Growth Lab, entitled Can small countries compete and win in the age of AI? The case of Wales, discusses how Wales is using AI adoption, clean energy and skills development to drive economic growth.
The visit will also include engagement with the Welsh diaspora in the Boston area, supporting the Welsh Government’s commitment to developing a diaspora strategy.
Mr Price said: “Boston is one of the most dynamic technology centers in the world, and this visit is about putting Wales firmly on the map as a partner of choice for AI and technology investment. By meeting investors, businesses and diaspora communities, we are opening doors that will bring jobs and opportunities back home. Returning to Harvard to talk about Wales’ place in the AI revolution is an opportunity to show that it can win on the global stage.