Panel Sessions


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Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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Location: Zayed University, Abu Dhabi Convention Center

The UAE Interdisciplinary Education & Research Summit 2025 will feature a comprehensive program of keynote speeches, panel discussions, an interactive capstone project exhibition, and hands-on workshops. Below is the detailed agenda for the event.


Panel 1:

Title: Breaking Silos: The Power of Interdisciplinary Education (9:00-9:45 AM)

Theme: ZU Spotlight: Breaking Career Barriers through Interdisciplinary Education.

Description: This panel explores the need and practical strategies for fostering innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration in education. Experts will share effective approaches to bridging academic disciplines and building programs that encourage cross-disciplinary learning and innovation.


Panel 2:

Title: The Role of Interdisciplinary Research in Innovation (10:00 -10:45 AM)

Theme: Innovating at the Intersection: Bridging Disciplines for Breakthrough Research

Description: This panel explores merits of interdisciplinary research and showcases groundbreaking case studies where collaborative research across disciplines has led to significant breakthroughs. Panelists will share insights from successful interdisciplinary research projects and their impact on innovation. Panelists will also discuss the challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration and strategies to overcome them for impactful research.


Panel 3:

Title: Interdisciplinary Innovations: The Impact of AI, Sustainability, and Global Economic Transformation on UAE Knowledge Economy (11:00 -11:45 AM)

Theme: Sustainable Synergy: Interdisciplinary Innovations Driving UAE’s Vision 2031

Description: This panel examines how interdisciplinary approaches drive UAE’s Vision 2031 through sustainable development and economic innovation. Experts will explore the intersection of AI, business transformation, societal changes, and ethical considerations in building a resilient knowledge economy.


Panel 4:

Title: Building Tomorrow: Integrating Interdisciplinary Skills and Community Perspectives for the Future of Work and Education (12:00 - 12:45 PM)

Theme: Shaping Futures: The Role of Interdisciplinary Skills in Tomorrow’s Workforce

Description: This panel embarks on the viewpoints of various stakeholders for the importance of interdisciplinary education and identifies the critical interdisciplinary skills shaping the future job market. Panelists will explore how education and professional development programs can integrate these skills while incorporating diverse community insights.