Conference Programme
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DAY TWO - 25th March 2025
Time
Activity
Responsible
8:00 – 9.00
Arrival and Registration of Participants
Ms. Susan Nanyombi, Ms. Lynatte Atuhaire & Ms. Annet Lyaka
SESSION ONE: Opening Session
Master of Ceremony: Dr. Nora Mulira, Director IRI & Mr. Arthur Babu Muguzi, Director FPA, NCHE
9:00 –9:10
Welcome Remarks
Professor Mary J.N. Okwakol – Executive Director NCHE
9:10-9:50
KEYNOTE SPEAKER PRESENTATION
Empowering Higher Education: AI-Driven Infrastructure, Skills, and Curriculum for the Future
Dr. Ernest Mwebaze, ED, Sunbird AI
9:50-10:30
DISCUSSION: Question and answer
Plenary
10:30-11:00
Break Tea
SESSION TWO: Infrastructure, tools, and skills for Artificial Intelligence Integration in Higher Education Institutions.
Chairperson: Dr. Evarist Nabasa (Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Mbarara University)
11:00-11:40
Infrastructure, tools, and Skills Required for Effective AI Integration in Higher Education Institutions
Prof. John Quinn, director of Sunbird AI
11:40-12:20
Discussion: Question and answer
Plenary
12:20-12:35
Public communication campaign to revolutionize National curriculum design for transformative teaching and learning assessment through artificial intelligence in higher education in Uganda
Mr. Wilson Okaka: Hall 1
12:35-13:00
Discussion: Question and answer
Plenary
12:20-12:35
AI in Universities: The Good, the Bot, and the Ugly Truths!
Michael Adelani Adewusi: Hall 2
12:35-13:00
Discussion: Question and answer
Plenary
13:00-14:00
LUNCH
SESSION THREE: Revolutionising Curriculum Design, Teaching, and Assessment through Artificial Intelligence in higher education.
Chairperson: Prof Pius Achanga, Vice Chancellor Mountains of the Moon
14:00-14:30
Leveraging AI in support of teaching & learning and research in higher education.
Dr. Joyce Nabende Nakatumba
14:30-14:50
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
Discussion: Question and answer
Plenary
14:50-15:20
Experiences on adopting and implementing AI technologies within higher education settings.
Dr. Rose Nakasi, Lead Coordinator, Ocular Project.
15:20-15:40
Discussion: Question and answer
Plenary
15.40- 16:00
CLOSURE
Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi,
Minister of ICT and National Guidance
Rapporteurs:
- Dr. David Musimaami (Leader)
- Dr. Olive Lunyolo
- Dr. Justin Ayebare
- Ms. Naomi Turyahabwa
Conference Coordinator:
Dr. Cosmas Muhumuza
Conference supervisor:
Dr. Nora Mulira