The third Annual Virtual Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education, held today, concluded with overwhelming success, bringing together top educators, AI researchers, and industry leaders from around the world. The event highlighted AI’s transformative role in the higher education sector and addressed key challenges and opportunities for its integration into academic institutions globally.
The conference was held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al Jahromi, Secretary General of the Higher Education Council, who delivered an insightful inauguration speech. Dr. Al Jahromi emphasized the importance of embracing AI technologies in educational systems to enhance learning outcomes, promote student empowerment, and drive the future of academic excellence.
Event Overview:
The virtual conference, held from was structured around a series of informative presentations, panel discussions, and thought-provoking sessions. Participants explored how AI is already reshaping education by offering personalized learning experiences, streamlining curriculum development, and supporting faculty members and learners through innovative tools.
Dr. Jassim Haji, President of the International Group of Artificial Intelligence (IGOAI), served as the conference chair. His welcome note underscored the importance of AI’s role in shaping the future of higher education, setting the tone for the rest of the event.
Highlights of Keynote Presentations:
The conference featured thought leaders from top universities and research centers around the world. Keynote speakers and their impactful presentations included:
- Dr. Luluh Aldhubayi, Director of the AI Center at King Saud University, presented “A New Era of Higher Education: AI Integration Across Disciplines”, providing valuable insights into how AI is breaking down barriers across academic disciplines and revolutionizing traditional educational models.
- Prof. Ernesto Damiani, Senior Director of the Khalifa University Center for Cyber Physical Systems, delivered a presentation on “LLM in Student Assessment: Threats & Best Practices”, highlighting the benefits and risks of AI-driven assessments and the importance of ethical standards to ensure fairness in AI applications.
- Dr. Chan Yeun, Cybersecurity Leader at Khalifa University, spoke about “AI Security for Education”, addressing the pressing need to secure AI-driven educational platforms from evolving cyber threats and ensuring that AI’s application in education remains safe and trustworthy.
- Dr. Aamna AlShehhi, Assistant Professor at Khalifa University, explored “Opportunities and Challenges of Generative AI in Higher Education”, shedding light on the potential of generative AI in enhancing educational content and creating dynamic learning environments, while also discussing the challenges it presents, such as data privacy and security concerns.
- Dr. Anthony Cioppa, Researcher at the University of Liège (ULiège) in Belgium, presented “AI for Sports in Education”, offering innovative perspectives on how AI can revolutionize sports education, training, and athlete development through intelligent data analysis and predictive modeling.
Throughout the event, participants actively engaged with the speakers through Q&A sessions, fostering in-depth discussions on critical topics such as ethical AI use, AI’s role in ensuring equal access to education, and the future of AI-driven learning environments.
The event also provided a unique platform for academics, AI practitioners, and educators to collaborate and share ideas, furthering the global dialogue on AI’s impact on the higher education sector.
The conference was expertly moderated by Dalal Buhumeida, the event’s MC, who ensured smooth transitions between speakers and kept the audience engaged throughout the event. Her insightful moderation helped create an environment of dynamic exchange and knowledge sharing.
Event Partners and Organizers:
The event was organized by the International Group of Artificial Intelligence (IGOAI), a global leader in AI research and development. It was proudly partnered with the Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre, an institution dedicated to advancing AI technologies and their applications in a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, and industry.
The collaboration between these organizations highlighted the importance of cross-sector partnerships in promoting AI research and its practical applications for improving education worldwide.
