UIU hosts govt–academia–industry conclave on ai and cyber security
United International University (UIU) hosted the "Future of AI & Cyber-Security: Govt-Academia-Industry Conclave 2025" on 20 September, convening over 250 technology professionals, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders at its campus.
Keynote presentations by Professor Khondaker A Mamun and Professor Dr Shohrab Hossain addressed the future of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
A panel discussion titled "Industry-Academia-Government Dialogue on AI & Cyber Security" examined the integration of AI and cybersecurity in Bangladesh, featuring insights from senior industry and academic leaders.
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Guests of honour included Mohammad Wahid Hossain ndc, Chairman of Bangladesh Energy & Power Research Council; Md Sibgat Ullah, Additional Inspector General and Chief of CID, Bangladesh Police; Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director and CEO of The City Bank and Chairman of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB); and Dr M Rezwan Khan, Professor Emeritus of UIU and Chairman of Power Grid Bangladesh.
The conclave, chaired by UIU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Abul Kashem Mia, included senior academics, alumni, and students. After the sessions, attendees viewed demonstrations of practical AI solutions.
The conclave served as a platform for cross-sector dialogue, underscoring the strategic importance of AI adoption and cybersecurity preparedness in Bangladesh's digital transformation.
