Kushtia: A seminar titled "Shaping Our Future: Preparing Ourselves to Thrive in the Era of Artificial Intelligence" took place at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia today, focusing on enhancing students' preparedness regarding the growing impact, opportunities, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was jointly organized by the IEEE Islamic University Student Branch and ICT IU Alumni Association, with support from various student chapters of IEEE at IU. IEEE IU Student Branch Counselor Professor Dr. Md Zahidul Islam chaired the program, while the branch's general secretary, Sakeef Mahmud Foysal, moderated it.
IU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. AKM Motinur Rahman attended the seminar as the chief guest. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Amtaj Hossain, Treasurer Professor Dr. Idrish Ali, and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Professor Dr. Atiqur Rahman were present as special guests. The seminar featured Professor Dr. Rahmatullah Khandaker from THM University of Applied Sciences Friedberg, Germany, as the keynote speaker.
Teachers, researchers, students, and representatives from various university organizations participated in the event. The Chairperson of the student branch, SM Sajjad Hossain Soykot, delivered the welcome speech. Following this, the Chairman of the ICT Department, Professor Dr. Tarek Hasan Al Mahmud, discussed 6G communication and related technologies, sharing insights from his research field and offering guidance to interested students for future research activities.
Professor Dr. Rahmatullah Khandaker conducted a session on AI, discussing its basic applications and technological innovations. He emphasized the need for students to develop AI-related knowledge and skills to stay competitive in a technology-driven world and highlighted AI's role as a tool for innovation and development.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. AKM Motinur Rahman encouraged students to establish technology-based ventures, build startups, and create employment opportunities. He assured that the university administration would provide all possible support in this regard.