The 3rd International
Symposium on Generative AI and Education
(ISGAIE'26)
Symposium on Generative AI and Education
May 20-22, 2026
Rabat, Morocco
Hybrid Symposium: In-person and Virtual
Keynotes
Keynote #1
Title: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field and deals with simulating human behavior and decision making with the use of machines (computers). AI is rapidly becoming a transformative force in almost all aspects of our society including higher education. Use of AI in higher education is reshaping the landscape of teaching, learning, research, and management in higher education institutions around the world. Higher education institutions are adapting to use AI as a tool for higher efficiency and increased productivity. AI-driven data analytics facilitate early identification of at-risk students, supporting timely interventions and improved retention rates. However, the increasing reliance on AI poses concerns regarding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and human interactions within academic environments. Integration of AI must be guided by ethical considerations, and ongoing professional development for educators. In this presentation, we will discuss the scope of AI’s impact on higher education. The impact of AI will be divided in three categories; aspects of AI that are perceived to be positive, aspects of AI that are perceived to be negative, and aspects of AI that are perceived to be neutral.
Dr. Mohammad Ilyas
College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University, USA
Dr. Mohammad Ilyas is a Professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. He has been with the College since 1983. From 1994 to 2000, he was Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He served as Associate Dean for Research for the College from 2002 through 2011, and as Dean of the College from 2011 to 2017. From July 2004 to September 2005, he also served the University as Interim Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies.
Dr. Ilyas has earned four academic degrees from four different countries. He received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, in 1976. In 1978, he was awarded a scholarship for his graduate studies and he completed his MS degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in June 1980 at Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. In September 1980, he joined the doctoral program at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He completed his Ph.D. degree Electrical Engineering in 1983. His doctoral research was about switching and flow control techniques in computer communication networks. In 2015, he earned his second Ph.D. in Educational Leadership – Higher Education, from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. His doctoral research for his second doctoral degree was about globalization and higher education.
Dr. Ilyas has conducted successful research in the field of computer communication networks. His current research interests include wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things, smart systems, artificial intelligence, healthcare technologies. performance modeling, simulation, and impact of globalization on higher education. He has published one book, 26 handbooks, and over 260 research articles. He has supervised 18 Ph.D. dissertations and 38 M.S. theses to completion. He is currently supervising a group of 6 doctoral students. He has been a consultant to several national and international organizations. Dr. Ilyas is an active participant in several IEEE Technical committees and activities.
Dr. Ilyas is a Life Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow of IIIS, and was listed as a Fulbright Specialist from June 2017 to June 2022.
Keynote #2
Title:
Professor Will MA
Professor & Director of the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL),
Hong Kong University, China
Biography
Professor Will W. K. Ma, holds the position of Professor and serves as the Director of the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) at Tung Wah College in Hong Kong. At the University of Hong Kong, he earned a PhD in educational technology.
At the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, he earned his MSc and MPhil in Information Systems Management. Dr. Ma’s study is concerned with the application of information systems to communication, knowledge sharing, and knowledge creation. He has publications in Computers & Education, Computers in Human Behaviour, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, International Journal of Communications, Law and Policy, Information & Management and so on. He has co-edited over ten books in the fields of education, communication, and technology.
He is the co-editor of the Journal of Communication and Education (2015-present), and he was the editor of Cogent Social Sciences, Taylor & Francis Online (2017-2019). Since 2018, he has served as the Editor of the Educational Communications and Technology Yearbook series (ECTY) published by Springer.
Keynote #3
Dr. Diana Andone
Digital education & eLearning Department of Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania
Biography
Dr. Diana Andone is the Director of the Digital education & eLearning Department of Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania, responsible for planning and implementing digital education and associate professor in multimedia, interactive and web technologies. EDEN Senior Fellow, IEEE Education Society 2021 Distinguished Chapter Leadership Award winner, IEEE Education Society VicePresident (2024-2025), with extensive research experience with intense publication and more than 30 research and educational international projects, she teaches course modules in universities from UK, France, USA, Finland, Italy, Greece.