June 19th and 20th 2025 at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Sciences and Technology Campus

As part of the year-long celebration of our university's 150th anniversary, the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FEA) at Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) is pleased to organize a two-day conference exploring the opportunities and challenges of the broad and ever-evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in developing countries.

This comprehensive event will bring together leading minds from academia, industry, and government to explore the multifaceted world of AI. It will delve into the technological aspects of AI, highlighting cutting-edge advancements and applications in various engineering fields.

The sessions will extend beyond the technical realm to address the challenging ethical and professional considerations surrounding AI, exploring the impact of this powerful technology on the future of design and innovation. The event will also examine the social, economic, and environmental influences of AI, its implications in workforce development, and the need for responsible implementation.

A key highlight will be the exploration of AI regulation, examining the evolving legal landscape and fostering dialogue on how best to govern AI for the public good. This cross-disciplinary approach aims to spark insightful conversations and collaboration, ensuring that AI continues to develop for the benefit of all.

The conference will take place at Jean Ducruet Auditorium, CST campus, Mar Roukoz – Dekwaneh, on June 19 and 20, 2025.

Audience and Key topics

EFAI25 conference is planned to engage a wide-ranging audience such as Engineers, Architects, Students, Academic scholars, Data scientists, AI / ML researchers, Industry experts, Executives and Policymakers. It will center around the following topics:

1) AI-based Design and Optimization, focusing on how AI and Machine Learning are transforming the whole design process driving increased efficiency and fostering innovation

2) Intelligent Automation and Robotics, emphasizing on the integration of intelligent robots in the human-machine collaboration

3) AI for Emerging Engineering Fields, centering around digital twins, autonomous vehicles and smart cities

4) AI and the Architectural Practice, directing attention on the role of architects in adopting a responsible use of AI to foster creativity while preserving the ethical boundaries

5) AI and the Engineering Workforce, addressing the impact of AI on engineering jobs, the emergence of new AI-centric engineering roles and the social impact of AI

6) AI in Education, targeting the AI-based transformation occurring across the academia from campus services to teaching, curriculum development as well as enhancement of student experience

7) AI for the Global South, tackling key challenges and new opportunities for developing nations worldwide

8) AI in Healthcare and Biomedical Engineering, exploring AI's transformative impact on healthcare, including predictive diagnostics, medical imaging, personalized treatments, robotic surgery, improved patient care, efficient hospital operations, and accelerated drug discovery

9) AI Across Industries, diving beyond engineering practice to show diversified real-world applications of AI in, finance, manufacturing, and/or sustainability

10) AI and Ethics, exploring critical ethical considerations in AI, including transparency in AI systems, bias and fairness, data privacy and security, regulatory frameworks, and the societal impact of AI on employment, decision-making, and safety

11) AI’s Next Frontier, exploring the future of AI through advancements in generative models, neuromorphic engineering, Human-AI collaboration and Advanced Machine Intelligence.