AURAK hosts 16th Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems
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Asian Conference on Intelligent Information Systems, AURAK
Highlights
The event was attended by 150 delegates from 43 countries; a total of 120 papers were presented over 3 days
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, April 19, 2024: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted, for the first time in the UAE, the 16th Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems (ACIIDS) bringing together experts from the international scientific community to shed light on new advancements driven by AI and ML technologies.
The hybrid event, held on AURAK campus from April 15 to 17, was attended by 150 delegates from 43 countries. A total of 120 papers were presented at the three-day conference which served as a prestigious international forum for scientific research in the technologies and applications of intelligent information and database systems.
A number of crucial topics came under scrutiny in the keynotes and sessions, including AI in Computer Analysis, AI in Social Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative & Natural Language Processing Models, Cyber Science in Digital Transformation, AI-driven Medical Analysis and Data Modelling & Smart Information Systems.
Commenting on the importance of the conference, Professor Stephen Wilhite, Provost – AURAK, said: “As a university that attaches prime importance to research, we are pleased to host an event that is intellectually stimulating in part, because it triggers a positive emotional state that catalyzes powers of critical analysis and interpretation. As Intelligent Information and database systems lie at the core of modern development, we are confident this conference provided fresh insights into the potential impact of AI.”
Dr. Khouloud Salameh, Chair of Computer Science and Engineering Department – AURAK, said: “This conference was a stimulating platform for sharing groundbreaking research, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of intelligent information systems. The participants were enriched by the insightful presentations and engaging discussions, and got an opportunity to connect with colleagues from all over the world.”
Professor Ngoc Thanh Nguyen, Chair of ACIIDS Conference - Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland, said: “We are honored to team up with AURAK in hosting ACIIDS 2024 in Ras Al-Khaimah. We are confident the conference will bring new research results and networking opportunities for all participants.”
The conference was hosted collaboratively by Wrocław University of Science and Technology, the French Chapter of the Special Interest Group on Applied Computing (SIGAPP), and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.
Among the topics addressed by the conference’s topnotch keynote speakers were the following: Distributed Intelligence in the Computing Continuum by Prof. Schahram Dustdar; Data Stream Methodology For Speeding Up Training Deep Neural Networks by Prof. Leszek Rutkowski; Utilizing Machine Learning and Social Network Analysis to Counter Disinformation on Online Social Networks by Prof. David Camacho; and Multimodal Graph Generative AI and Applications to Biomedical Domain by Prof. Michalis Vazirgiannis.
Awards were presented for outstanding papers. The Best Regular Paper Award was won by Ravil Mussabayev and Rustam Mussabayev of Kazakhstan for ‘Superior Parallel Big Data Clustering through Competitive Stochastic Sample Size Optimization in Big-means.’ The Best Student Paper Award went to Hoang-Loc La, Ngoc Nha Vi Tran, Hung Manh La and Phuong Hoai Ha (Norway and United States) for ‘Interpretable Fuzzy Embedded Neural Network for Multivariate Time-Series Forecasting’. The Best Special Session Award was bagged by Urszula Boryczka and Rafał Skinderowicz of Poland for ‘MLA - Machine Learning Algorithms in Theory and Practice.’
The proceedings of ACIIDS 2024 will be published by Springer, one of the leading international scientific publishing companies.
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Background Information
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. All of our programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The American model of higher education, in addition to developing skills in specific academic fields, also provides a general education curriculum which exposes students to new ideas and new ways of doing things, promoting critical thinking on a wide range of local and global issues. AURAK gives students the opportunity to become fluent in English, as it is the medium of instruction. By the time of graduation, all of our students have developed a full professional proficiency in English, thus maximizing their prospects in terms of professional careers and further studies. AURAK has handpicked a top class faculty from all over the world, ensuring that students receive the highest possible standard of education, equipping them to become leaders in their field of study, and preparing them to enter the working world as well-rounded, global citizens.
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. All of our programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The American model of higher education, in addition to developing skills in specific academic fields, also provides a general education curriculum which exposes students to new ideas and new ways of doing things, promoting critical thinking on a wide range of local and global issues. AURAK gives students the opportunity to become fluent in English, as it is the medium of instruction. By the time of graduation, all of our students have developed a full professional proficiency in English, thus maximizing their prospects in terms of professional careers and further studies. AURAK has handpicked a top class faculty from all over the world, ensuring that students receive the highest possible standard of education, equipping them to become leaders in their field of study, and preparing them to enter the working world as well-rounded, global citizens.
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