FUTA PRE-SYMPOSIUM INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Theme: Artificial Intelligence for Smart, Sustainable, and Interdisciplinary Solutions Across Sciences and Society
Exploring how AI connects disciplines to solve real-world problems
Co- organised by School of Computing, FUTA
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Venue: Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
About the Seminar:
This international pre-symposium event brings together leading researchers and academics to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming diverse disciplines. The seminar highlights AI applications across engineering, physical sciences, life sciences, health, environment, and society, setting the stage for the African Symposium on Big Data, Analytics, and Machine Intelligence.
(Mode:Hybrid)
Programme Schedule
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Registration & Arrival
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Vice Chancellor, FUTA
Dean, School of Computing
Goodwill messages…
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Keynote Address
AI for Smart and Sustainable Systems
Speaker: Prof. İsmail Rakıp Karaş, Vice – Rector, Karabuk University, Turkey
10:30 – 10:50 AM
Talk 1
Data-Driven Engineering and AI Applications
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Yasin Ortakçı
Karabuk University, Turkey
10:50 – 11:10 AM
Talk 2
Machine Learning Across Disciplines
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Caner Özcan
Karabuk University, Turkey
11:10 – 11:30 AM
Talk 3
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Functional Brain Connectivity Analysis
Speaker: Asst. Prof. Sait Demir
Karabuk University, Turkey
11:30 – 12:00 PM
Tea Break & Networking
12:00 – 1:00 PM
International Panel Session
Theme:
AI Across Disciplines: Collaboration, Innovation, and Societal Impact
Panelists:
International Guest Speakers & FUTA Faculty
- Who Should Attend?
- Researchers, academics, and students from:
- Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Environmental Technology
- Health Sciences
- Agriculture
- Social Sciences
- Computing
- Earth Sciences
Why Attend?
- Gain global perspectives on AI across multiple disciplines
- Explore interdisciplinary research and funding opportunities
- Engage with international experts and collaborators
- Build networks for innovation and impact
Participation is Open to All Interested Scholars and Professionals
Pre-registration is required.