In 2018, the first Global Artificial Intelligence Forum was convened.[55] The forum brought together approximately 100 people, including representatives of the OECD, IEEE,[56] U.N., and the private sector.[57] Discussion topics included a Global Strategy for the Governance for A.I., which will include policy recommendations.[58] The AI Initiative which is part of The Future Society was contracted to steward the forum.[59] The goal of the first forum was to identify guidelines for the global governance of Artificial Intelligence.