AI & SI

AI & SI
Council of International Chambers of Commerce

Intelligence for innovation.
Blockchain for trust.

CICC proposes a Department of Artificial Intelligence & Super Intelligence: a global-facing platform for responsible AI, blockchain-enabled innovation and technology-led progress.

Explore strategic divisions
About the department

From possibility to practical, scalable projects.

CICC proposes to establish a dedicated Department of Artificial Intelligence & Super Intelligence, strategically integrated with the Blockchain Department and operating under the leadership and supervision of Mr. Irfan Sheikh.

The department is envisioned as an international hub for AI-powered innovation, advanced intelligent systems, blockchain integration, enterprise transformation and technology-driven economic development.

“To connect technology, business and institutional collaboration in ways that create measurable real-world impact.”

Our strategic divisions

One connected platform. Twelve areas of focus.

The proposed department brings applied intelligence, secure infrastructure and institutional collaboration together across the sectors where thoughtful innovation can matter most.

01 / AI

AI & Super Intelligence

Generative AI, intelligent assistants, predictive analytics, machine learning, automation and advanced intelligent systems research.

02 / HEALTH

Healthcare & Wellness

Digital health platforms, preventive wellness, patient-support systems and healthcare operational intelligence.

03 / FINANCE

Banking & Finance

Financial analytics, intelligent banking workflows, fraud detection, risk assessment and compliance-support solutions.

04 / MARKETS

Trading & Investment Intelligence

Market research, forecasting, portfolio analytics and AI-assisted decision-support systems.

05 / LEDGER

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Blockchain analytics, smart-contract security, digital-asset monitoring, tokenisation feasibility and digital verification.

06 / PUBLIC

Government & Smart Governance

Public-service automation, smart-city solutions, digital literacy and data-informed administration.

07 / ENTERPRISE

Corporate & Enterprise AI

Business automation, intelligent customer service, operational optimisation and digital-transformation strategies.

08 / LEARNING

Education & Research

AI education, professional training, intelligent learning platforms and international research collaboration.

09 / BUILT WORLD

Real Estate & Smart Infrastructure

Property intelligence, predictive maintenance, smart buildings and eligible real-world asset tokenisation.

10 / INDUSTRY

Industry, Agriculture & Supply Chains

Predictive maintenance, production optimisation, agricultural analytics and intelligent logistics.

11 / TRUST

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

Threat detection, data governance, identity verification and responsible AI risk management.

12 / OUTREACH

Global Media & Public Engagement

International awareness campaigns, press releases, conferences, corporate presentations and public education.

Leadership & project execution

Mr. Irfan Sheikh

Managing Director, Blockchain Department & Head of AI & SI Department

Under the leadership of Mr. Irfan Sheikh, the proposed department will coordinate strategic planning, project identification, sector-wise allocation, partner engagement, implementation oversight and performance evaluation.

Projects will be assigned to suitable specialists, technology providers and institutional partners according to their expertise, feasibility and objectives.

Every initiative will be guided by defined deliverables, measurable objectives, appropriate security safeguards, human oversight and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

A disciplined path forward

Identify. Assess. Develop. Deploy. Evaluate. Scale.

01Identify
02Assess
03Develop
04Deploy
05Evaluate
06Scale
Government, corporate & global partnerships

An ecosystem CICC aims to help convene.

CICC aims to develop an international collaboration ecosystem involving institutions and organisations that share an interest in practical, responsible technology adoption.

  • Government institutions and public-service stakeholders
  • Multinational corporations and technology companies
  • Banks, healthcare providers and investors
  • Universities, research organisations and specialist providers
Mass media & global outreach

Making advanced technology understandable, accessible and relevant.

The department will promote AI awareness and technological advancement through responsible communications and engagement programmes, with an emphasis on transparency around project progress and outcomes.

International media

Campaigns, press releases and expert interviews.

Knowledge exchange

Digital publications, educational content and webinars.

In-person engagement

Industry events, conferences and corporate programmes.

Our commitment

Responsible innovation, designed into the work.

CICC’s proposed AI & SI Department will champion operational excellence and measurable outcomes while seeking to strengthen institutional capability and support sustainable technology-led development.

Responsible AI

Human oversight and thoughtful risk management.

Data privacy

Privacy-aware design and appropriate safeguards.

Cybersecurity

Security considerations throughout project delivery.

Transparency

Clear communication of progress and outcomes.

Measurable impact

Defined objectives, deliverables and evaluation.