Lebanon: Open Day for Artifi cial Intelligence (ODAI 2024)

By Jacques Demerjian - IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter Chair

In today’s fast-paced world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly important across various domains. AI-enabled systems to learn and improve autonomously, making them powerful tools for innovation. Recent advancements in AI technology, such as enhanced machine learning algorithms and more complex neural networks, unlocked exciting new possibilities. These developments significantly expanded the potential of technology and its capacity to assist us in different fields.

That was why the Faculty of Engineering (FoE) at Antonine University (UA), the TICKET Lab, and the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter organized the Open Day for Artificial Intelligence (ODAI). The full day was held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Antonine University (https://ua.edu.lb).

This event promised a deep dive into the latest AI breakthroughs and their applications. We explored how AI could be creative and even generate new ideas through Generative AI. Attendees had the chance to participate in sessions covering advancements in AI technology and explore how AI was revolutionizing various industries. National and international expert speakers led discussions on the many ways AI was reshaping our world, offering unique insights into its applications and societal impacts.

At the end of this open day Students Final Year Project Posters Presentation was held. The students demonstrated high levels of innovation and creativity in their AI projects.

The best projects were awarded and every participant received a Certificate of participation.

Antonine University and IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter are delighted to have received a large number of participants to the Open Day for Artificial Intelligence (ODAI’24), which reflects the importance accorded to Artificial Intelligence. In addition, it was a great opportunity for international speakers, students, and instructors to share and discuss their knowledge and their ideas for advancing AI technology for the benefit of humanity.

This successful Day was achieved thanks to the combined efforts of volunteers from Antonine University and the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter.

National and international expert speakers. From the left to the right: Elie Abi Lahoud (Director, Innovation Europe, Accenture), Danny Karam (Digital & Technology Partner, PwC), Imad El Hajj (Associate Dean, American University of Beirut), Samir Sakr (Managed Services Delivery Manager, Nokia-Lebanon).

The Winners of the Best Final Year Projects