Theme: Harmonising Futures: Exploring the dynamics of Human-AI relationships
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an intricate part of our society, deeply embedded in many daily routine tasks. This seminar envisions the relationship between AI and humans as a dynamic and collaborative synchronization, where each entity plays a distinct yet complementary role. It suggests a future where AI and human intelligence harmonize to create a more interconnected and innovative world. The workshop will explore various aspects of this relationship, including ethical considerations, collaborative opportunities, technological advancements, and the balancing act of enhancing human capabilities while ensuring societal well-being.
Keynote Speaker:
Prof Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem
Head of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, University of Pretoria AND Member of UNESCO World Commission on Ethics and Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST)
Plenary Talk:
Prof Vijayan Sugumaran
Professor in Management Information Systems and Chair of the Decision and Information Sciences, Oakland University AND Co-Director of the Center for Data Science and Big Data Analytics at Oakland University.
Plenary Talk:
Prof Patrick Mikalef
Professor in Data Science and Information Systems at the Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Panel Discussion: - AI Policies in Academia
Participants from various South African Universities
In-person attendance in Gqeberha (same venue as SAICSIT 2024), or online.
Early bird registration (before 1 June 2024): R1300
Late registration (before 1 July 2024) R1500.
