Conference explores the role of emerging technologies in higher education
The conference explores the role of emerging technologies in developing higher education and shaping the future of universities with the context of digital transition.
The opening ceremony of the two-day conference was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Nadir bin Al Julanda bin Majid Al Said as Secretary General at the Diwan of Royal Court.
The conference is being attended by 35 local and international specialists who exchange views about issues related to emerging technology in the field of education and the latest trends in modern technology applications.
The tasks of the conference include five sessions. The first session discusses the future of digital applications, artificial intelligence (AI), financial innovation and visions in Omani higher education institutions.
The second session highlights the digital transition in education and human-based AI solutions.
The third session explores solutions of innovative learning, notably through the integration of AI, the Internet of Things and virtual environments.
The fourth session explores technology, ethics and innovation in the digital age.
The fifth session focuses on the role of AI in linguistics and educational narratives, from classrooms to gaming consoles.
In addition, the conference will include a review of AI applications in industry, security and storytelling.
Three virtual sessions will be held as part of the conference. They will be titled as follows: 'Strategic Transformation from Green Competencies to Smart Decision-Making'; 'Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0 and Advanced Intelligence Systems for Resilience, Security, and Interoperability' and 'Digital Transition and Human-based Innovation in Health, Justice, and Markets'.
On the sidelines of the conference, a student exhibition is being held.
The exhibition showcases specialised projects and highlights student innovations and practical applications of emerging technologies in various fields, including humanities, IT, business administration, economics and English language studies. -ONA
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