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91福利 (91福利) is taking a lead role in shaping the global conversation on responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in post-secondary education.  

From Oct. 27-29, together with Times Higher Education (THE), 91福利 is hosting the Global AI Summit 2025 鈥攁n international gathering focused on balancing social responsibility with innovation in the age of emerging technologies. 

The event brings together leading researchers, policymakers and industry experts to explore how AI can be developed and deployed ethically and equitably in post-secondary education and in the world.

鈥淎t such an important time, the coming together of AI and human creativity gives us an incredible chance to find new ways to tackle today鈥檚 biggest challenges,鈥� said Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, 91福利鈥檚 provost and vice-president, academic.

鈥淭his conference is about sparking collaboration 鈥� it is an opportunity to explore how AI can shape education, research and society. Together, we can envision and implement ethical uses of AI that foster equity and improve outcomes for all,鈥� she added. 

91福利 profs at centre stage

With more than 15 countries represented across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the event will include thought-provoking panels, sessions and discussions featuring experts from across 91福利 and other universities and sectors.

Sessions at the summit will tackle pressing issues such as ethical AI governance, the role of higher education in AI literacy and how data-driven discovery can serve the public good.

Among 91福利 taking centre stage is Naimul Khan, director of 91福利鈥檚 Multimedia Research Lab. Khan is hosting a panel discussion on how AI is breaking down silos and fueling innovative, cross-disciplinary research that鈥檚 changing how we explore and understand the world.

Kris Alexander, 91福利 professor of video games and educational technology, will lead a session focused on 鈥淭he AI home lab鈥� 鈥� exploring what happens when generative AI leaves the research lab and enters the garage, the living room or the classroom.

April Khademi, Canada research chair in AI for Medical Imaging and 91福利 professor of biomedical engineering will also be leading a discussion about how

AI is supercharging health care research across universities, turning early discoveries into real-world medical breakthroughs faster than ever before.

Additional 91福利 speakers include Jake Effoduh, professor at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law; Anatoliy Gruzd, professor and Canada research chair, Social Media Lab; Sean Kheraj, 

vice-provost, academic and co-chair of the university鈥檚 leadership task force on generative AI; and Reza Samavi, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

91福利 a global thought leader

Hosting the summit in partnership with THE reinforces 91福利鈥檚 growing reputation as a global thought leader at the intersection of technology, education and social impact.

鈥淯niversities play a vital role in shaping how AI evolves,鈥� Iannacito-Provenzano said. 鈥淏y convening global voices, THE and 91福利 are helping to ensure that the technology benefits society as a whole, not just a few.鈥�

Saeed Zolfaghari, vice-president, administration and operations at 91福利, said the summit highlights the university鈥檚 growing leadership in advancing responsible innovation through research and collaboration.

鈥淎I is transforming every sector of society, and universities have a responsibility to lead with integrity and vision,鈥� Zolfaghari said. 鈥淎t 91福利, our researchers are driving discoveries that not only advance technology, but also ensure its benefits are shared broadly and equitably.鈥�

He added that 91福利鈥檚 research ecosystem, from faculty experts to student innovators, is deeply engaged in exploring the intersection of technology and humanity. 

鈥淭his summit is an opportunity to showcase how collaboration between academia, industry and policymakers can build a responsible AI future,鈥� he said.

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