Leaders’ Conference on AI in Education and Institutional Leadership

June 25–26, 2025 | FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus

The FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES), Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus, successfully hosted the Leaders’ Conference on AI in Education and Institutional Leadership from June 25–26, 2025. The conference aimed to connect academic leadership from regional colleges, particularly Principals and Vice Principals. The two-day event provided a platform for knowledge exchange, academic dialogue, and collaboration to envision the future of education in the era of Artificial Intelligence

Opening with a welcome by Prof. Dr. Shahzad Sarfraz, the conference featured diverse sessions on leveraging AI for personalized learning, automation in university operations, ethical leadership, and institutional sustainability. Speakers, including experts like Dr. Muhammad Usama, Mr. Ehtsham Abbas, and Prof. Dr. Jawwad Shamsi, showcased practical AI applications, while others emphasized leadership, governance, and emotional intelligence in AI-driven educational environments. Key highlights included hands-on demos, interactive activities, strategic frameworks for AI-readiness, and a special address by Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam. The event concluded with a campus tour and a meeting between Rector Prof. Dr. Aftab Maroof and the Chief Guest, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing quality education through innovation and collaboration.

Hands-on workshop on “AI-Powered Programming for QECs and Administrative Professionals”

June 31, 2025 | FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus

The one-day hands-on workshop on “AI-Powered Programming for QECs and Administrative Professionals,” held on July 31, 2025, and arranged by the Executive Development Center of FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus, was successfully conducted with enthusiastic participation from academic and administrative professionals and students from different institutes. Mr. Sekandar, Manager IQAE, welcomed the participants on behalf of FAST-NUCES. The workshop offered a practical and interactive learning experience, with Dr. Muhammad Usama covering the introduction to large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering, while hands-on technical sessions were conducted by Mr. Sekandar Riaz. Practical sessions led by Mr. Sekandar included AI-powered programming for data handling, automation of group emails, management of daily task lists, and Python-based data visualization. These sessions were complemented by practice segments, ensuring participants could apply what they learned in real time. The event concluded with a closing ceremony in which Prof. Dr. Shahzad Sarfraz, Director of FAST-NUCES CFD Campus, addressed the audience, distributed certificates to participants, and presented souvenirs to the trainers in recognition of their valuable contributions. Overall, the workshop provided participants with actionable insights into leveraging AI tools for improved institutional performance.

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AI for K12 Education

June 30, 2025 | FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus

A training workshop titled “AI for K-12 Education” was organized by FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus on July 30, 2025. The session was led by Dr. Muhammad Usama, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, and aimed to empower school educators with practical knowledge of AI tools and techniques tailored for classroom settings. Teaching staff from Masoomeen School and College participated actively in the workshop. Key areas covered during the training included AI-assisted lesson planning with visual and interactive content, automated grading systems, and performance evaluation using AI-driven analytics. The session also highlighted the use of generative AI for designing personalized educational materials, streamlining classroom management, and boosting student engagement. The event concluded with the Director of Masoomeen School and College presenting a token of thanks to the trainer, acknowledging his valuable contributions and the university’s commitment to educational innovation. The workshop served as a significant step toward equipping K–12 educators with emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes