UET Lahore Hosts Pioneering AI Summit on ICT & Engineering 2024
Fostering Excellence and Collaboration in the Pursuit of Technological Advancement, UET Lahore Hosts AI Summit on ICT & Engineering 2024 As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to redefine the boundaries of innovation and progress, UET Lahore remains committed to fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration in the pursuit of technological advancement. The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore organized the AI Summit on ICT & Engineering. The event, held at UET Lahore, brought together industry, academia, and public sector to delve into the multifaceted realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound implications for Pakistan's technological landscape. With a comprehensive agenda tailored to explore the challenges and opportunities inherent in the rapid advancement of AI, the summit served as a pivotal platform for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. Attendees, including faculty and students from various institutes of the country, engaged in insightful discussions and gained invaluable insights into the transformative power of AI across diverse sectors. The opening ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, Chairperson of the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), Prof. Dr. Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Rector GIKI, Vice Chancellor UET, Prof. Dr. Nasir Hayat, Engr. Javed Saleem Qureshi, Dr. Sohail Aftab Qureshi, Director KICS, Prof. Dr. Waqar Mahmood as distinguished guests. The opening session featured enlightening speeches by the distinguished guests, followed by a dynamic panel discussion comprising esteemed panellists from academia and industry. Addressing the participants, Engr. Javed Saleem Qureshi said "In the dynamic realm of modern AI, it's the clarity of vision that will propel us towards a future where AI serves as a force for good, enhancing human capabilities and enriching lives worldwide." Whereas, Rector GIKI, Prof. Dr. Fazal Ahmad Khalid said "We have the opportunity to align ourselves with global standards by embracing modern techniques and staying updated. This can only be achieved if our graduates, teachers, faculty members, and policymakers all actively engage as stakeholders in this journey." In the panel discussion, Dr. Waqar Mahmood, Dr. Atif Alvi, Dr. Ali Hammad, Dr. Ali Raza, Dr. Rizwan, and Dr. Sadia Gondal from the academic sector provided insightful perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, both domestically and globally whereas from the industry, Mr. Hussain Bhatti, Mr. Ahmad Manzoor, and Mr. Ehmad Zubair, shared valuable insights from the corporate perspective. The closing ceremony, graced by Dr. Fazal Ahmad Khalid and Engr. Javed Saleem Qureshi, featured reflective closing remarks summarizing the key takeaways from the panel discussion. The event concluded with the shield distribution to the guests, marking the culmination of an enriching and impactful event.