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Vertex International University, represented by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, organized the Virtual Scientific Forum entitled “Horizons of the Digital Future: Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Intelligent Systems • Business Innovation.” The event brought together a distinguished group of academics, experts, and specialists and witnessed remarkable attendance and active engagement from faculty members, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts through the University’s Digital Platform. The forum aimed to explore the latest trends and applications in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, and business innovation through a series of specialized lectures and knowledge-rich discussions.
A Scientific Opening that Brought Together Experts, Researchers, and Students
Before the scientific sessions began, it was evident that interest in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems had expanded far beyond computer science specialists. These fields have become a meeting point for engineering, management, scientific research, and business sectors alike. Against this backdrop, the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at Vertex International University organized the Virtual Scientific Forum entitled “Horizons of the Digital Future: Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Intelligent Systems • Business Innovation,” attracting significant participation from academics, researchers, students, and professionals interested in emerging technologies. The event also witnessed notable interaction through the Vertex International University Digital Platform.
The forum was organized as part of the Faculty’s commitment to promoting a culture of scientific dialogue and creating a platform that brings together academic and professional expertise to discuss the technologies shaping the future, while highlighting practical applications and contemporary research trends across various sectors. The event targeted university students seeking to expand their technical knowledge, faculty members and researchers, as well as professionals and enthusiasts interested in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, and business innovation.
The forum officially opened with welcoming remarks by Dr. Amina Youssef Al-Sallout, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, who welcomed the distinguished guests, speakers, and attendees. In her address, she emphasized the importance of scientific forums in strengthening knowledge exchange among experts, researchers, and students, while showcasing the latest scientific developments shaping the future of technology-related disciplines. Dr. Hisham Ali Saqr, Vice Dean of the Faculty, also welcomed the participants and praised the high-caliber scientific gathering that brought together specialists from diverse fields closely connected to the future of the digital economy and advanced technologies.
Specialized Presentations Highlighted the Latest Technological Trends and Applications
The forum was moderated by Dr. Mohamed Badawi Farid, an expert in integrating artificial intelligence into academic environments, who managed the discussions and coordinated the scientific sessions, enabling participants to follow a series of specialized presentations that examined artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems from multiple academic and professional perspectives.
The scientific program featured five keynote presentations delivered by distinguished experts and academics. Eng. Engy Ayman Sayed Abdelazim, Academic Supervisor of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Assistant Researcher in Autonomous Driving at the American University in Cairo, presented “From Zero to Agentic Artificial Intelligence,” discussing the evolution of AI technologies toward intelligent systems capable of independently performing tasks and making decisions.
In the intelligent systems session, Dr. Mohamed Mohamed El-Nabawy, Automation Systems Consultant, Assistant Professor, and Technical Leader in Smart Irrigation, Smart Cities, SCADA Systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT), delivered a presentation entitled “The Future of Smart Irrigation Systems,” highlighting recent technological developments that employ intelligent systems and IoT technologies to improve water resource management and support sustainable agricultural solutions.
Prof. Dr. Hany Amin Abdelhamid, a specialist in cybersecurity and information security and a researcher in social engineering and digital risk management, presented “The Human Factor and Social Engineering,” emphasizing the critical role of human awareness in cybersecurity and the importance of organizational behavior in reducing digital risks and strengthening information protection.
The forum also featured Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Shawky, a specialist in cybersecurity and modern telecommunications networks, who presented “AI-Powered Cyber Defense in Sixth-Generation Networks,” reviewing emerging research directions in integrating artificial intelligence with cyber defense technologies to address security threats within future telecommunications infrastructures.
The scientific sessions concluded with a presentation by Eng. Alhassan Hamed, a specialist in innovation, digital transformation, and the application of artificial intelligence in business model development and agile methodologies. His presentation, “Business Model Innovation through Artificial Intelligence and Agile Methodologies,” explored how AI technologies can be utilized to design more adaptive and efficient business models capable of responding to changing economic and technological conditions.
The Scientific Forum Reflects the University’s Commitment to Advanced Technological Knowledge
The diversity of the forum’s themes reflected the growing interconnectedness of today’s digital technologies. The program brought together artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, smart irrigation, cyber defense, and business innovation—fields that collectively play an increasingly significant role in helping institutions enhance their services and strengthen their ability to address digital challenges.
The organization of this Scientific Forum forms part of the ongoing academic initiatives undertaken by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at Vertex International University to strengthen scientific communication among experts, researchers, and students, encourage meaningful discussions on contemporary technological issues, and provide opportunities to explore the latest applications and emerging trends that contribute to a deeper understanding of the future of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, and business innovation. These efforts align with the University’s vision of advancing specialized knowledge while connecting academic learning with practical applications in engineering and information technology.
