On Monday, October 7, 2024, the SPIE and Optica student chapters at Information Technology University (ITU), in collaboration with the Center for Innovative Systems & Solutions (CISS), hosted an enriching Teacher’s Day celebration focused on the theme of “Fostering Wisdom in the Age of GenAI.”
We were honored to have Dr. Junaid Qadir, Professor at Qatar University, as our distinguished guest speaker. His insightful talk explored the balance between artificial intelligence’s rapid advancements and the timeless value of wisdom in shaping a meaningful future.
The event, held at Lincoln Corner, Dr. Qasim Mehmood (Chairperson Department of Electrical Engineering) also addressed the audience and witnessed active participation from students and faculty alike, sparking engaging discussions on the role of educators in guiding students through the complexities of AI. The audience left with a renewed understanding of the importance of wisdom in an AI-driven world.