2nd International Conference on AI Integration in Transforming Higher Education, Research, and Entrepreneurship
Theme: Climate Change and Healthcare
May 18–20, 2026
Organized by Department of Sociology
Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi –Pakistan
In collaboration with
University of Huston Tillotson University & University of Texas-Austin, USA
Background
The first International Conference on AI Integration in Transforming Higher Education, Research, and Entrepreneurship established a robust foundation by examining the multifaceted integration of Artificial Intelligence across academic, research, and entrepreneurial domains. It emphasized the responsible and innovative adoption of AI technologies, while addressing critical themes such as ethical decision-making, AI-driven diagnostics, and the assessment of social impact. Moreover, the conference deliberations illuminated AI’s broader societal implications, particularly in environmental monitoring, mental health, and its capacity to catalyze social transformation through higher education.
Building upon the success and insights of the first conference, the Second International Conference seeks to extend scholarly inquiry into the transformative potential of AI in addressing global crises, with a particular focus on climate change and healthcare challenges. As these interdisciplinary themes continue to evolve, the upcoming conference will critically engage with AI’s role in fostering environmental resilience, advancing public health systems, and promoting inclusive innovation especially within the context of the Global South, where technological adaptation intersects with socio-economic and environmental imperatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a basis of 21st-century innovation driving breakthroughs in education, healthcare, urban development, agriculture, and climate action. The conference expands its scope to explore how AI can address the urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change and healthcare. The themes span a wide range of critical areas, including AI for disaster prediction, environmental sustainability, public health surveillance, smart healthcare systems, and water resource management. It also examines the role of generative AI in sustainable urban development, AI-driven agricultural innovation, and renewable energy solutions. Emphasis is placed on ethical AI governance, inclusive design for marginalized communities, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly good health and well-being—through responsible and context-aware AI applications.
The 2nd International Conference on AI Integration in Transforming Higher Education, Research, and Entrepreneurship will serve as a collaborative platform for academics, policymakers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and students to explore AI’s transformative impact across critical sectors. With a special focus on climate change and healthcare, the conference aligns with Pakistan’s development needs and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Objectives
- To explore AI-enabled tools for disaster risk reduction, early warning systems, and environmental sustainability.
- To examine AI-driven innovations in healthcare, including disease prediction, telemedicine, and emergency response.
- To analyze the intersection of climate change, public health, and AI policy in the Pakistani context.
- To encourage collaborative research among universities, public institutions, and private sectors for sustainable AI applications.
- To promote the inclusion of women and youth in AI-led climate and health entrepreneurship.
- To integrate AI ethics, governance, and local adaptability into policy frameworks for sustainable development.
Themes
- Artificial Intelligence for Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Pakistan
- AI-Powered Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Response Systems
- Climate and Healthcare in AI powered Higher Education
- AI for Sustainable Urban Development and Smart Cities
- Smart Healthcare Systems: AI Applications in Diagnosis, Telemedicine, and Well-being
- AI-Driven Agricultural Innovation and Food Supply Chain Optimization
- Inclusive AI: Designing Solutions for Marginalized Groups
- Ethics, Governance, and Responsible AI usage
- AI for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- AI-Application in Renewable Energy and Green Technology
- Ai Powered Entrepreneurship, Climate and Health
- AI, Climate, and health: Challenges and future directions
Scientific Relevance
This conference holds critical significance for Pakistan’s socio-scientific landscape by addressing the intertwined challenges of climate change and healthcare—issues that require integrated, cross-sectoral, and technologically sophisticated solutions. By focusing on AI-driven innovations in climate resilience, disaster prediction, water resource management, smart urban planning, and renewable energy, the event aims to enhance Pakistan’s capacity for early warning systems and environmental sustainability. Concurrently, the conference highlights AI’s transformative potential in healthcare through advancements in diagnostics, telemedicine, mental health support, and equitable health surveillance, thereby strengthening public health systems in a context of growing demand and disparity.
Bringing together national and international experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders, the conference is designed to foster policy-relevant research and robust academic-industry collaborations. It emphasizes the development of locally informed, context-sensitive AI strategies that address the unique challenges faced by Pakistan and the wider region. Importantly, the event prioritizes the ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of AI, particularly focusing on empowering marginalized and vulnerable populations including women, children, and patients who are disproportionately impacted by climate shocks and healthcare inequities.
Ultimately, this conference aspires to position AI as a key driver of resilience, sustainability, and social equity in Pakistan and beyond. By integrating AI into higher education, research, entrepreneurship, and governance, the event seeks to accelerate innovative solutions that contribute to national development goals and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a future where technology advances the well-being of all communities in a just and sustainable manner.
Call for Papers
Researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, Healthcare practitioners, Environmentalists, policymakers and dignitaries from public and private sectors are invited to submit abstracts, research papers, posters, workshops, or panel proposals that align with the above-mentioned themes. Contributions should demonstrate originality, scientific merit, and practical solutions for AI’s integration in addressing climate and healthcare-related issues — in the global south particularly in Pakistani context.
- Abstract Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2026
- Final Paper/Presentation Submission: May 05, 2026
- Registration Deadline: May 05, 2026
Submit your abstract (250-300 words) at soc.conference@fjwu.edu.pk
Registration Fee
Category |
Fee |
Presenter (FJWU Faculty) |
Rs. 2000/- |
Presenter (FJWU Student) |
Rs. 1500/- |
Participant (Faculty) |
Rs. 1000/- |
Participant (Student) |
Rs. 500/- |
International Presenter/Participant |
USD 100/- |
Account Name: :Rent & Other Income
Account Number: :0039011004960001
IBAN :PK50FWOM0039011004960001
Bank Name :First Women Bank Limited
Conference Committee
Patron in Chief:
Vice Chancellor, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
Advisor:
Prof. Dr. Sarwet Rasul
Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, FJWU
Conference Chair:
Dr. Adeela Rehman
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology – FJWU
Conference Co-Chair:
Prof. Dr. Micheal Herisch
Conference Coordinators:
Faculty of Sociology Department, FJWU
- Dr. Abida Sharif
- Dr. Bushra Manzoor
- Ms. Hina Arooj
- Ms. Aneeqa Ansari
