International Symposium on AI and Robotics by IEEE Computer Society and
University of Karachi

The International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics was successfully put on by the IEEE Computer Society Karachi Section, the University of Karachi, and eSpark. The two-day symposium, which took place on May 15 and 16, 2023, gathered together eminent specialists, business titans, and academics to talk about the most recent advancements, their implications, and emerging trends in computer science and technology, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
The symposium’s opening day was devoted to studying artificial intelligence. Along with the chief guest, Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman, eminent speakers like Dr. Sadiq Ali Khan, Prof. Dr. Tariq Raheem Soomro, Mr. Huzaifa Ali, Prof. Dr. Samina Bano, and Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Iraqi were invited as guest speakers. Dr. M. Sadiq Ali Khan gave the symposium its official inauguration. Dr. M. Sadiq emphasised the significance of AI and its potential to influence the future while highlighting the University of Karachi and the IEEE Computer Society Karachi Section’s contributions to the advancement of AI and technology.
Throughout the day, a number of eminent speakers shared their knowledge and perspectives. In his discussion on the IEEE Computer Society’s significance in the field of artificial intelligence, Prof. Dr. Tariq Raheem Soomro emphasised the organization’s major contributions to research and publications. The Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Prof. Dr. Samina Bano, discussed the differences between artificial intelligence and natural intelligence while urging cooperation to improve AI and realise its full potential. Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi, Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Iraqi, emphasised the significance of the symposium and its function in fostering a technological environment conducive to the growth of AI.
The keynote address by Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman, a former Federal Minister of Science and Technology and Chairman HEC, was the event’s high point. Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman provided a thorough examination of the distinctions between artificial intelligence and natural intelligence, illuminating the significant economic impact that AI is anticipated to have on the world at large. He also spoke about ChatGPT’s applications and the advancements it has made in AI, particularly in the fields of energy, agriculture, and healthcare.
The symposium resumed on day two with a roster of knowledgeable speakers from Pakistan and overseas. An innovative remote discussion on AI that takes inspiration from biology was delivered by famous roboticist Ronald C. Arkin of the Georgia Institute of Technology. While Faizan-ur-Rehman enthralled the audience with his insights on IoT smart devices for home automation, S.M. Aqil Burney investigated the integration of soft computing and machine learning in robotics. The most recent advances in AI were reviewed by Yasar Ayaz, and the relationship between intelligence levels and the harmony of logic and intuition was covered by Prof. Dr. Shahab Ahmed Siddiqui.
The CASE Institute of Technology’s chancellor, Dr. Shoab Ahmed Khan, gave an enlightening speech on the future effects of AI and the interconnectedness of technology. A Grandmaster on Kaggle and the Chief AI Officer of Proxima AI, Adnan Zaidi shared helpful advice for budding data scientists while highlighting the importance of AI in skill development. R&D Manager Rawidean Kassim at the Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic Systems concentrated on the use of wireless sensor networks and the Internet of Things in smart agriculture.
An awards ceremony honouring exceptional achievements in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics marked the end of the International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Without a doubt, the symposium was successful in encouraging cooperation, encouraging the exchange of ideas, and educating attendees about the enormous potential that AI and robotics have for the future.
The dedicated work of the organising committee, the backing of the sponsors, and the excitement and participation of the attendees all contributed to the event’s success. The International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics will be remembered for years to come, since it forever changed Pakistan’s technical landscape and paved the way for new developments.