By Jibril Abdul Mumuni, GNA
Accra, Oct. 21, GNA – Researchers and academics from across Africa are expected to present 60 research papers at the maiden International Conference of the Methodist University Ghana.
The two-day conference, organised by the University, will feature presentations on digital innovation, systems development and artificial intelligence (AI).
The researchers, drawn from various African countries, are participating in the conference to share knowledge, exchange ideas and contribute to scholarly discourse on emerging technological developments.
Some of the topics to be discussed include digital innovation, equity and ethical governance, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and society, as well as inequality and inclusive development.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Professor William Baah-Boateng, Vice-Chancellor of the University, said discussions on digital transformation and artificial intelligence reflected the growing importance of technology across various professions and sectors of society.
He said engagement with researchers and professionals, exposure to scholarly presentations and participation in intellectual discussions were important extensions of classroom learning.
Prof. Baah-Boateng noted that the conference was an integral part of the academic life of Methodist University Ghana.
“Rather, it brings together many of the questions that our various programmes and disciplines seek to address,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor stated that the conference provided an opportunity for scholars, professionals and students to engage across disciplinary boundaries, share research findings, examine ideas critically and explore areas for future collaboration.
He encouraged students to actively participate in the conference to enhance their academic and research capabilities.
Professor Edward Nketiah-Amponsah, Chairman for the occasion, noted that the conference was timely, given the rapid pace of digital innovation around the world.
He said digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, were transforming education, healthcare and public administration.
He said these developments offered significant opportunities to improve productivity, expand access to information, strengthen decision-making and address longstanding development challenges.
Prof. Nketiah-Amponsah, however, stressed the need for stakeholders to remain mindful of those who risk being left behind in the digital age, including underserved communities, vulnerable groups and people with limited access to data, infrastructure and other resources.
He said progress should not be measured solely by what technology made possible, but also by how fairly its benefits and opportunities were distributed across society.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Jibril Abdul Mumuni
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