The Shahjehan S. Karim Incubation Center (SSKIC), IoBM, hosted a panel discussion on & The Future of AI" on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The session was moderated by Mr. Burhan Allah Saiyed, HoD SSKIC, IoBM. Invited to speak were Mr. Hameedullah Kazi, VC, Isra University; Mr. Noman Khalid, Founding Partner and COO, Love for Data; and Mr. Adnan Zaidi, Chief AI Officer at Proxima.pk, and Ph.D. candidate in AI. The speakers shared a common consensus about ChatGPT and how it will facilitate us in completing our activities. The event brought to the fore the importance of industry-academia linkage as experts shared information among students. Mr. Noman Khalid advised students to use all tools available to enhance their learning. He shared that one needs to be a lifelong learner to acquire the skills needed to become a success in rapidly changing times. Mr. Adnan Zaidi emphasized the need to understand the concepts and theories so that students can excel in their field of choice. While talking about learning, Mr. Hameedullah Kazi emphasized the need for students to become problem-solvers that will enhance their cognitive and creative thinking skills.
The panel discussion on "The Future of AI" at IoBM highlighted the essential role of AI technologies in shaping educational practices and fostering lifelong learning, aligning its target with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Particularly with SDG 4 (Quality Education), which emphasizes inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), which underscores the necessity of collaboration between academia and industry to achieve sustainable development. The insights shared by the panelists resonate with the call for educational institutions to innovate and adapt to rapidly evolving technological landscapes, thus preparing students to meet contemporary challenges and contribute meaningfully to society. By integrating AI into educational frameworks, universities can enhance learning experiences, ultimately fostering a generation equipped to drive sustainable change.