23rd November 2024
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Venue: Hilton Doha (Dafna Westbay)
Redefining Business in the Era of AI Revolution: Bridging Academia and Industry
In today's digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from an emerging aspect of digitalization to a crucial driver in transforming the business environment. Recognizing the importance of integrating AI into business strategies is essential. The Center for Entrepreneurship & Organizational Excellence (CEOE) at Qatar University is embracing this transformative era. It aims to delve into the relationship between AI and business during the Business Consortium at its 7th International Conference of Entrepreneurship for Sustainability & Impact (ESI).
Key Objectives of the Business Consortium:
- It will serve as a vital link between academia and industry.
- The event is designed to be a vibrant platform where academics, industry experts, policymakers, and community leaders gather to explore the significant effects of AI across different sectors.
- The consortium will unite scholars, policymakers, managers, and the broader community. Its goal is to facilitate networking opportunities for scholars to share their practice-relevant research and to foster partnerships between academia and the business community to address contemporary challenges.
SESSION 1: THE IMPACT OF AI ON SUSTAINING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Topics
- Integration of AI in Financial Services
- AI and Risk Management
- AI in Streamlining Logistics and Supply Chain
- Predictive Analytics in Logistics
- AI-Driven Automation in Manufacturing
- AI in Inventory and Warehouse Management
- AI and Customer Experience in Logistics, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing
SESSION 2: THE SOCIETAL IMPACT OF AI
Topics
- AI's Impact on Healthcare
- AI and Education
- AI in Food Contamination Detection
- Supply Chain Transparency and AI
- AI's Role in Legal Research and Analysis
- AI and Access to Justice
- Experience in Logistics, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing
SESSION 3: DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES: THE ROLE OF AI
Topics
- AI in Sustainability and Environmental Protection
- AI and Waste Management
- AI in Agriculture
- AI and the Carbon management
- AI and Renewable Energy
- Cross-sector Collaboration in AI for the Environment
SESSION 4: SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE AI ERA
Topics
- AI's Role in Driving Sustainable Business ModeFls
- Ethical Implications of AI in Sustainable Ventures
- AI, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility
- The Role of Governments and Policy in AI and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Measuring the Impact of AI on Sustainability
Consortium Chair: Dr. Ahmed Khalifa, College of Business and Economics, Qatar University, Qatar
Consortium Committee Members
- Dr. Mazen El-Masry, Qatar University, College of Business and Economics, Qatar
- Dr. Ali Abdallah A. Alalwan, Qatar University, College of Business and Economics, Qatar
- Dr. Mohammed Ait Lahcen, College of Business and Economics, Qatar University, Qatar
- Dr. Tame Khattab, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Qatar
- Dr. Khalid Abu Al-Soud, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Qatar
- Dr. Abdul-Jalil Ibrahim, College of Business and Economics, Qatar University, Qatar
- Mr. Juha Pettari Peralampi, College of Business and Economics, Qatar University, Qatar
For the Business Consortium, please contact Prof. Ahmed Khalifa at aliabdelkh@qu.edu.qa