14/09/2025
🚀✨ Day 2 – International Conference on “Evolution of AI in Higher Education Institutions” ✨🚀
The second day of our international conference was not only filled with knowledge and collaboration but also marked a historic milestone — the groundbreaking ceremony of integrating AI in Higher Education Institutions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with UET Mardan proudly declared as the hub of AI.
🔹 The day began with an insightful opening speech by Prof. Dr. Sadaqat Jan, Dean UET Mardan, setting the tone for thought-provoking discussions ahead.
🔹 Distinguished talks were delivered by Dr. Izhar Ullah (Focus College, Canada) and Dr. Imran Marwat (QAC) on preparing students and institutions for an AI-driven world.
🔹 The panel discussion on “AI: A Double-Edged Sword” was moderated by Prof. Dr. Ibrar Ali Shah, Chairman CSE, UET Mardan, and featured the DG DoST Mr. Sajid Hussain Shah, Noor Muhammad (Ejirga), a representative of KPITB, and senior HED representatives.
🔹 The panel discussion on “Road Map for the Integration of AI in Higher Education Institutions” was moderated by Dr. Muhammad Usman, Chairman CS, UET Mardan, and highlighted practical strategies for AI adoption across the sector.
🔹 The Vice Chancellor of University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Syed Badshah, thoroughly supported and collaborated in making this event a success, while delegates from AWKUM and City University enriched the sessions by sharing their experiences and institutional perspectives.
🔹 The day concluded with closing remarks by our Chief Guest, Additional Secretary Javed Iqbal sb, followed by a shield distribution ceremony and group photo.
🌟 We are deeply thankful to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Ali Amin Gandapur, the Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Meena Khan Afridi, and the Secretary HED, Capt. (R) Kamran Afridi, for their trust in UET Mardan to lead this historic journey.
This was more than a conference — it was the groundbreaking ceremony for AI integration in Higher Education Institutions of KP, paving the way for innovation, collaboration, and global competitiveness.
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