2026 Workshop
AI Across Disciplines: A Masterclass for Pakistan’s Future
Excellent. This revised information allows for a highly focused and interdisciplinary workshop. Each speaker can now provide a unique lens on AI, making the event exceptionally valuable for a diverse audience in Lahore.
This workshop is designed to move beyond generic AI talks. It will demonstrate how AI is transforming specific, high-value fields—media, business, and engineering—providing participants with actionable knowledge directly from world-class practitioners.
Target Audience Refinement
While open to all, the content will be particularly impactful for:
Students & Professionals in Media/Communications, Business/Management, and Engineering/Technology.
Educators and Trainers looking to integrate AI into their curricula.
Entrepreneurs and Leaders seeking to leverage AI for organizational advantage.
Detailed 3-Day Agenda & Speaker Integration
The structure ensures each speaker’s expertise is highlighted, while maintaining a cohesive narrative across the three days.
Day 1: AI & The Future of Narrative (Journalism Focus)
Led by: American Senior Professor in Journalism
Session 1 (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM): AI in the Newsroom: Threat, Tool, or Partner?
Topics:
AI-assisted research and fact-checking
Automated content generation for routine reporting
Using AI for data journalism and uncovering stories in large datasets
Practical Demo:
Live session using AI tools to analyze a public dataset and generate narrative insights
Discussion on detecting AI-generated misinformation
Session 2 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): The Ethics of Synthetic Media
Topics:
Deepfakes, synthetic voices, and the erosion of trust
Developing an ethical framework for AI use in media
The future role of the journalist as a curator and verifier
Interactive Activity:
“Truth or AI?”
A workshop where participants analyze media samples to identify potential AI manipulation
Day 2: AI & The Engine of Enterprise (Business Focus)
Led by: Senior Professor in Business Administration (US-Educated)
Session 3 (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM): AI-Driven Strategy & Decision Making
Topics:
Using AI for market analysis
Predictive forecasting
Competitive intelligence
Case studies on AI in marketing, customer service (chatbots), and personalized consumer journeys
Practical Demo:
Building a simple predictive model for a business scenario using a no-code AI platform
Session 4 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Optimizing Operations & The Future of Work
Topics:
AI in supply chain logistics
HR (recruitment and performance analytics)
Automated financial reporting
Managing the AI-augmented workforce: reskilling and new role creation
Panel Discussion:
“AI’s Cross-Industry Impact: A Leadership Dialogue.”
Day 3: AI & The Built Environment (Engineering Focus)
Led by: Engineer with 40+ Years in Middle East Management
Session 5 (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM): AI in Design, Construction & Project Management
Topics:
Generative design for infrastructure
AI in BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Predictive maintenance of large-scale assets
AI for optimizing complex project schedules and budgets
Practical Demo:
Showcasing AI-powered simulation software for engineering projects
Session 6 (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM): Capstone & Synthesis
Part A:
Mega-Projects & Sustainability
How AI is used to manage massive engineering projects (like those in the Middle East)
Modeling environmental impact and energy efficiency
Part B:
Interactive Synthesis Workshop
Participants, guided by all three speakers, work in cross-disciplinary groups to brainstorm an AI solution for a challenge facing Pakistan (e.g., smart urban planning, ethical media for elections, a new business model)
Closing & Certificate Distribution (4:00 PM)