AI Innovations for a Better Tomorrow
Zayed University Convention Center, Dubai, UAE
September 24th and 25th, 2025
The conference will be held on September 24 (Wednesday) and 25 (Thursday), 2025 at the Zayed University Dubai Campus.
Day 1: September 24th
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Registration Continental Breakfast, Posters Setup |
| 09:15 - 09:45 | Opening Ceremony Welcome Messages: Prof. Michael Allen Acting Vice President (CEO), Zayed University Prof. Catherine Nickerson Acting Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Zayed University Prof. Omar AlFandi Dean, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University |
| 09:45 - 10:15 | Keynote #1: Dr. Mike Roshchin Senior Vice President - Solution Engineering, Inception G42 Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE Speech Title: "Fight of the AI Agents: Navigating the Battle for the Next Generation" |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Keynote #2: Eng. Shayma Alhayyas AI & Smart Data Specialist, e& enterprise, Dubai, UAE Speech Title: "The AI Revolution in Social Media Sentiment: Engaging Community Sentiment" |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | Panel Discussion Session Title: AI Innovations for a Better Tomorrow Panellists: Moderator: Prof. Andrew Marrington, Acting Associate Provost & Dean, Academic Affairs, Zayed University, UAE Dr. Omar AlFarisi, Senior AI Technology Advisor, Distinguished Professor, Dragon Oil, Dubai, UAE Mr. Piero Ricotti, Innovation Strategist at ATOM Alloys, Managing Director Durr Traffic Systems FZ LLC, Duabi, UAE Prof. Hany Moustapha, Professor and Director, Innovation SDG Network and Aerospace 4.0TM, Canada Dr. Eng. Ibtisam Alawadi, Head of Post Graduate College at Dubai Police Academy, Dubai, UAE Ms. Tasneem Fathima, AWS GenAI/ML, HPC & Research Solutions Architect, AWS, Dubai, UAE |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Session #1: Poster and Full/Short Paper Presentations |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Workshop #1: Advanced Workshop on AI and Secure Simulated Systems |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Tutorial #1: Developing AI Applications with Low-Code and No-Code Tools |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Tutorial #2: 6G and IoT System Integration: Bridging Research and Real-World Automation |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Coffee Break & Poster Setup |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Session #2: Poster and Full/Short Paper Presentations |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Workshop #2: Cybercrime Investigation and Digital Forensics (CAD) |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Session #3: Poster and Full/Short Paper Presentations |
| 09:00 - 16:30 | Industrial Technology Show |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | Gala Dinner |
Day 2: September 25th
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Registration Continental Breakfast, Posters Setup |
| 09:15 - 09:45 | Keynote #3: Mr. Ahmad Almulla Chief Technology Officer, Emirates Water and Electricity Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE Speech Title: "How Is AI Fuelling Our Lives for Tomorrow?" |
| 09:45 - 10:15 | Keynote #4: Mr. Sherif Kinawy Head of Cognitive Solutions EMEA, Ericsson | Chief AI Officer (CAIO) Program Speech Title: AI in the Telecom Industry |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | Cybersecurity Competition: EC-Council CTF |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Awards Ceremony |
| 12:30 - 16:30 | Tutorial #3: Role of AI in Building Data Warehouses |
| 12:30 - 16:30 | Tutorial #4: Think Before You Click: Practical Skills for Spotting and Reporting Phishing |
| 12:30 - 16:30 | Tutorial #5: AI-Enabled Autonomous Drone Operations for Smart Infrastructure: DJI Dock 3 and AirHub |
| 12:30 - 16:30 | Tutorial #6: Fundamentals of Machine and Deep Learning |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Networking and Closing Remarks |
Day 1 (Wednesday, Sept 24th) and Day 2 (Thursday, Sept 25th)
Industrial Technology Show
| Time | Booth |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 15:00 | BOOTH #1: Etisalat Presenter: Mohammed Qarawi, Mojtaba EL Zubair, Fatma LA Mulla, Nisreen Al Shawish Activities: Mobile Roadshow BOOTH #2: Exploit3rs Presenter: Mian Khayyam Activities: Step up to our booth for a fun Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge! Using just natural language—no coding skills needed—try to outsmart an AI chatbot and reveal a secret hidden in its employee data training set. BOOTH #3: CyberE71 Presenter: Noura Alzaabi, Fawzi Alasadi, Abdulaziz Alblooshi Activities: CyberE71 is the UAE’s flagship cybersecurity innovation initiative, launched by the UAE Cybersecurity Council to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and national resilience in the Cybersecurity domain. It serves as a comprehensive incubator and accelerator for university students, recent graduates, and promising cybersecurity startups. BOOTH #4: EC-Council Presenter: Talha Jawad, Azeem Ahmad, Mehfooz Ahmad, Menas Almasri Activities: Visit EC-Council’s booth to explore AI-powered cybersecurity training through our flagship certifications CEH, CPENT, and CSA. Experience how AI-driven labs and Capture-the-Flag challenges are shaping the next generation of cyber defenders worldwide. BOOTH #5: Keysight Technologies Presenter: Issam Maaz, Filmon Eyob Abraham Activities: 6G Insights: Keysight will provide insights into next-generation wireless technologies. We will explore the next frontier of wireless innovation through the 6G Insights initiative, focusing on emerging trends, groundbreaking technologies, and transformative use cases that are shaping the sixth generation of mobile networks. BOOTH #6: Ericsson Presenter: : Jihad Khairallah, Humaid Ismail Activities: How will AI contribute to the advancement of telecommunications and the development of differentiating technologies. BOOTH #7: Falcon Eye Drones Solutions Presenter: Udupi Ramesh, Mirun Gowsheck Sivanandaselvan, Brian Nunag Tanig, Khamdan Muratov Activities: FEDS Group, a leader in drone-powered solutions, unites industry experts in drone technology, aviation, and specialised commercial operations. Our global experience in deployments, advanced drone hardware, research, and training propels the drone industry toward improving productivity, enabling safe and sustainable operations across sectors. BOOTH #8: Southeast Missouri State University Presenter: Dr. Mario Guimaraes, Dr. Mario Garcia, Dr. Reshmi Mitra Activities: Cybersecurity Programs BOOTH #9: Project Management Institute Presenter: Maream-Jena Nabut, Chouaib Barnou, Mohammad Kellal, Waseem Eid Activities: Introduce PMI and its local chapter activities in UAE. Share details about certifications (CAPM, PMP, etc.) and their value for students and graduates. Guidance on how project management skills apply across industries. BOOTH #10: DEDA Presenter: Alaeddine El Orf Abbassi, Piero Ricotti Activities: Our booth will represent Deda S.p.A. and its subsidiary Deda Wana in Dubai, showcasing innovative solutions in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. We will highlight our expertise in AI, and cloud transformation, while demonstrating how our technologies enable secure and efficient digital transformation for organizations. BOOTH #11: Ministry of Health and Prevention Presenter: Eng. Fatma AlAli, Eng. Fatima AlShehhi Activities: WAFID is a unified platform that consolidates residency screening results from all healthcare entities. Enhanced with AI, it flags discrepancies and helps prevent forged health certificates—strengthening integrity and speeding up clearances. BOOTH #12: KORTEXT Presenter: : Priya Doran Activities: Kortext textbooks and services |
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