Panel Discussions
Expert debates on AI, Critical Thinking, Architecture & Leadership
45 min
Day 2
Hamid Hassanzadeh
Founder of PAAcademy - TurkeyThe Future of AI in Architecture: Redefining Design Thinking and Practice
Explores how AI is transforming architectural workflows, design ideation, and the evolving role of architects in the digital era.
- AI transformation of architectural workflows
- Design ideation in the digital era
- The evolving role of architects
- Balancing human creativity with AI assistance
45 min
Day 2
Mr. David Lazaro
Director of Edrak - JordanHow to Adopt AI Without Leaving Critical Thinking in the Dust
Panelists challenge the excitement around AI in education while addressing concerns about critical analysis and fact-checking.
- AI is being adopted faster than judgment skills
- Convenience replacing critical thinking
- "Best of both worlds" requires systems design
- Designing processes that force verification
- Critical analysis must be explicitly required and practiced
- AI boosts productivity while humans safeguard accuracy
- Systems design is essential for responsible AI adoption
45 min
Day 2
Hamid Hassanzadeh
Founder of PAAcademy - Turkey3D Printing & Digital Fabrication: Transforming the Construction Industry
Examines the impact of additive manufacturing on sustainability, cost-efficiency, and innovation in construction.
- Additive manufacturing in construction
- Sustainability through digital fabrication
- Cost-efficiency innovations
- Future of construction technology
45 min
Day 2 - 02:00 PM
Dr. Hossam Nabil
Professor - United Arab EmiratesUniversities, and the Future of Knowledge: Leadership Strategies for a New Academic Era
Exploring leadership strategies for universities navigating knowledge creation, AI integration, and academic transformation.
- Leadership in the new academic era
- University transformation strategies
- Future of knowledge creation
- Academic adaptation to technological change
45 min
Day 2 - 02:00 PM
Dr. Ashraf Abdelkader
Professor, Police Sciences Academy - Sharjah, UAEIntelligent Policing: How AI is Transforming Criminal Investigations
Explores how GenAI can support investigators in transforming unstructured data into investigative leads and timelines.
- From unstructured to structured data
- AI-assisted hypothesis generation
- Narrative Forensics: detecting contradictions
- Network & link analysis through OSINT
- Deepfake & misinformation risks
- Apply GenAI to extract investigative leads
- Build timelines and entity maps
- Recognize risks like hallucination and bias
45 min
Day 2
Rana Kandi
Founder of Phoenix Global - UKBreaking Barriers: Women's Leadership in the Digital Transformation Era
Exploring challenges and opportunities for women leaders navigating digital transformation in technology-driven industries.
- Women's leadership in digital transformation
- Breaking barriers in technology-driven industries
- Strategies for inclusive leadership
- Empowering the next generation of women leaders