Conference Programme
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DAY ONE - 24th March 2025
Time
Activity
Responsible
7:00 – 9.00
Arrival and Registration
Ms. Susan Nanyombi, Ms. Lynatte Atuhaire & Ms. Annet Lyaka
SESSION ONE: Conference Opening
Master of Ceremony: Dr. Nora Mulira, Director IRI & Mr. Arthur Babu Muguzi, Director FPA, NCHE
9:00 – 9:05
Opening Prayer
Anthems: National Anthem & East African Anthem
Rev. Fr. Assoc. Prof. Mbyemeire John Patrick (PhD), DVC University of St. Joseph Mbarara
Mr. Arthur Babu Muguzi, Director FPA, NCHE
9:05-9:15
Welcome Remarks
Professor Mary J.N Okwakol,
Executive Director, NCHE
9:15 -9:25
Opening Remarks
Prof Joy Kwesiga – Chairperson, NCHE
9:25 – 9:35
9:35- 10:00
Official Opening
Hon. Dr. J. C. Muyingo,
State Minister for Higher Education
First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni
10:00-10:40
KEYNOTE SPEAKER PRESENTATION
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Policies, Regulations, and Adoption Strategies for Sustainable Transformation.
Prof Azra Naseem: Senior Instructor & Associate Director Aga Khan University Network of Blended and Digital Learning
10:40-11:00
Question and answer
Plenary
11:00-11:30
Break Tea
SESSION TWO: Policy and Regulatory Environment for Effective Artificial Intelligence Integration in Higher Education.
Chairperson: Dr. Nora Mulira, Director ICT, Research and Innovation, NCHE
PANEL DISCUSSION
Topic: Policy and Regulatory Environment for Effective Artificial Intelligence Integration in Higher Education
11:30-12:30
Ethical Considerations in AI Integration in higher education
Policies and regulations for AI adoption in higher education
The role of NCHE in the AI integration and adoption in Higher Education
Evaluating the Impact of AI Policies and Regulations on Higher Education: Leadership Strategies for Effective Adoption
Mr. Julius Peter Torach, Commissioner, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance
Hon. Nyombi Thembo, ED, UCC
Dr. Vincent Ssembatya, Director, Quality Assurance and Accreditation, NCHE
Prof John Mugisha, VC Bishop Stuart University
12:30-13:10
Discussion: Question and answer
Plenary
13:10-14:00
Lunch
SESSION THREE: Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Higher Education.
Chairperson: Mr. Sam Byagweri, Principal, Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi
14:30-14:40
Exploring the transformative role of technology and artificial intelligence in higher education.
Dr. Lawrence Muganga, VC Victoria University
14:40-15:00
Question and answer
15:00-15:15
Enhancing Personalized Learning through Artificial Intelligence at Bugema University: Experience, Opportunities and Challenges
Ms. Rosette Kabuye: Hall 1
15:15-15:35
Question and answer
15:00-15:15
Adaptation of artificial intelligence in Ugandan universities: insights from a highly digitalized university
Prof. Arthur Ahimbisibwe: Hall 2
15:15-15:35
Question and answer
15:35-15:50
Artificial Intelligence Adaptation in Higher Education: Supervisors Ease or Difficulty in Detecting AI-Generated Research in Postgraduate Research
Mr. Solimo Rajab: Hall 1
15:50-16:10
Question and answer
15:35-15:50
Enhancing information flow from graduates to continuing and prospective University entrants on the best courses to select, and specialize in using AI for decision-making
Mr. Rashid Kisejjere: Hall 2
15:50-16:10
Question and answer
16:10 –
Cocktail
END OF DAY ONE
Rapporteurs:
- Dr. David Musimaami (Leader)
- Dr. Olive Lunyolo
- Dr. Justin Ayebare
- Ms. Naomi Turyahabwa
Conference Coordinator:
Dr. Cosmas Muhumuza
Conference supervisor:
Dr. Nora Mulira