Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Knowledge E, announced a partnership for the AI Futures Summit: Empowering Higher Education, taking place on 24–25 September 2025 at Khalifa University's state-of-the-art Main Campus in Abu Dhabi. This summit is designed as a response to the urgent need to equip higher education professionals with the tools and insights necessary to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven academic landscape. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape research methodologies and knowledge dissemination, the AI Futures Summit: Empowering Higher Education will delve into current trends, challenges, and opportunities presented by AI. The conference is intended for higher education leadership, researchers, faculty, librarians, graduate students, and academic professionals seeking to navigate and collaborate with AI in academia. Professor Bayan Sharif, Provost, Khalifa University said: “As a leading institution driving innovation in artificial intelligence, through education and research, Khalifa University is proud to collaborate with Knowledge E for the AI Futures Summit: Empowering Higher Education. This partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to advancing the responsible development of AI technologies, empowering the next generation of scientists in the UAE and the region, contributing to the UAE’s status as global leader in digital transformation.” Key themes and sessions include ‘AI in Teaching and Learning’ strategies for integrating AI technologies into curriculum design and assessment to enhance educational experiences, ‘Ethical and Sustainable AI’ addressing the ethical and societal implications of AI in education, including privacy, security, and environmental considerations, ‘Institutional AI Use Cases’ showcasing practical applications of AI in research repositories, data management, learning management systems, and institutional operations, and ‘Industry Partnerships’ for fostering collaborations between universities and corporations to solidify student experiences and drive innovation. The organising committee invites everyone to submit their abstracts related to the summit’s themes. Preference will be given to case studies demonstrating innovative AI collaborations in higher education institutions. Accepted speakers will receive a full waiver of the conference registration fees.

Organisations interested in sponsoring the AI Futures Summit can choose from various packages, including digital sponsorships, exhibitor tables, social events, and speaking opportunities. More information about the AI Futures Summit can be found at: https://aifuturessummit.com

About Khalifa University of Science and Technology: Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the UAE’s top-ranked research-intensive institution, focuses on developing world leaders and critical thinkers in science, engineering and health science. The world-class university endeavors to be a catalyst to the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy as an education destination of choice and a global leader among widely acknowledged international universities.

About Knowledge E: Established in 2012 and head-quartered in Dubai, Knowledge E supports clients across the education sector from government entities to individual universities. Knowledge E’s varied solutions and services allow it to comprehensively support its clients in attaining their national and/or institutional goals. In line with its vision of developing ‘a more knowledgeable world’, Knowledge E offers capacity building and training, expert consultancy, publishing services, information resources including AI solutions, digital library solutions, and research support services.