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Opening Remarks by Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President and Vice-Chancellor, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University 

• AI and Sustainability at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University
• Introduction to the new Department of Data Science and AI

Officiating Ceremony by Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo

• Special address: Empowering a Digital Nation through Sustainable AI
• Official Launch
  •    AI for Sustainability Forum 2025 
  •    School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University 

Panel Discussion: Innovation Meets Reality – AI for Sustainable Solutions

Focus: Real-world case studies and research-industry collaborations on AI for infrastructure, energy and environment.

Panellists: 

• Noelle Tan, Manager (AI/ML), Digital Technology Solution, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Group
• Davis Chai, Solution Architect Manager AWS Malaysia
• Dr Noor Hasliza Mohd Hassan, Principal Assistant Director, National Digital Department
• Representative from Lancaster University (TBC)

Moderator:
Professor Angela Lee, Deputy Dean (Employability and Alumni), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University 

Keynote (Policy): 
Fabian Bigar, Secretary General, Ministry of Digital

• National AI for Sustainability Strategy
• Focus: Malaysia's roadmap for ethical, inclusive and sustainable AI adoption across sectors.

Panel Discussion: Building AI Talent & Ecosystems for Societal Good

Focus: Talent development, data governance, AI inclusivity, AI literacy and equitable technology access

Panellists:

• Khalil Nooh, Founder, Mesolitica Sdn Bhd
• Professor Omer Rana, School of Computer Science & Informatics, Cardiff University
• Professor Ts. Nurfadhlina Mohd Sharef, Chief Digital Officer, Universiti Putra Malaysia  
• Dr Rais Husssin, President & CEO, EMIR Research

Moderator: 
Associate Professor Dr Anwar Majeed, Head - Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University 

Lunch Break & Networking Lounge

• Exhibition booths by invited industry & policymakers
• Poster display or demo booths by industry, student researchers, start-ups and NGOs
• Casual discussion over lunch for future collaborations

Sustainability Track

• Theme: AI for Clean Energy, Climate Prediction, Circular Economy
• Facilitator: Professor Omer Rana, Cardiff University

Nerdy AI Track

• Theme: Deep learning, data fusion, LLMs, and frontier AI innovations
• Facilitator: Associate Professor Dr Saad, Head, School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence and Head - Department of Smart Computing and Cyber Resilience, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University

Social & Policy Track 

• Theme: AI Ethics, Regulation, Governance, Community Empowerment
• Facilitator: Dr Noor Hasliza, National Digital Department  

Panel Discussion: What’s Next for AI and Sustainability in Malaysia?

Reflections from breakout sessions – Each breakout facilitator presents 5-minute summary and action plan

Moderator: 
Professor Ir Rosdiadee Nordin, Deputy Dean (Internationalisation), Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Co-Director, Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI), ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University  

Closing Remarks: Forging AI-Driven Sustainable Futures

• Summary and key takeaways by Professor Gavin, Cardiff University
• Invitation for continued collaboration