AI-Driven Transformation in Technical and Vocational Education
Date
26th and 27th November 2025 (Thursday)
Venue:
About The Workshop
As part of the Ba-Ikhtiyar Jawan Project, partners including NUST, DAAD, RPTU and German collaborators are hosting a one-day workshop on “Bridging Skills and Technology: AI-Driven Transformation in Technical and Vocational Education.” This collaborative event will bring together experts from vocational training, higher education, and the technology industry to explore the integration of AI in skill development. Key discussions and project updates will focus on Generative AI, the development of bilingual Urdu-English small language models for specific domains, machine translation of vocational content, and the creation of personalized learning systems. Through a series of expert talks, project demonstrations, and a concluding panel discussion, the workshop aims to strengthen partnerships between academia and industry and define a clear roadmap for modernizing Pakistan’s vocational training landscape.
Workshop
Objectives
Highlight ongoing achievements and innovations under the Ba-Ikhtiyar Jawan Project.
Bring together experts from vocational, higher education, and technology sectors to share insights.
Explore integration of Generative AI, bilingual small language models, and personalized learning systems for skill development.
Strengthen partnerships between academia, industry, and technical education bodies.
Workshop Schedule: Ba-Ikhtiyar Jawan Project
Bridging Skills and Technology: AI-Driven Transformation in Technical and Vocational Education
📅 Nov 27, 2025 (Thursday) | 📍 Seminar Hall, SEECS
Morning Session
Context & Needs in Vocational and Higher Education
09:00 am – 09:30 am
Registration
09:30 am – 09:35 am
Welcome (Quran Recitation)
Dr. Fahad A. Satti
09:35 am – 09:45 am
Introductory Speech (SEECS) – Opening Remarks
Dr. Muhammad Imran MalikHoD CS, SEECS
09:45 am – 10:30 am
Keynote Address: Global Trends in Vocational Education and the Role of AI
Professor Dr. Leo van WaverenDFKI, Germany
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Current Paraphernalia of Vocational Education and National Needs Assessment
NAVTEC Representative
11:00 am – 11:15 am
☕ Tea Break
11:15 am – 11:45 am
Technological Interventions in Higher Education: Pathways to Equity and Innovation
Dr. Sara IqbalAssistant Professor, GIKI
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Machine Translation for Vocational Content
Mr. Muhammad Dawood RizwanMachVIS Lab
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Takamol and Changing Trends in skilled labour employability in the Gulf Region
Dr. Shahzad SaleemUniversity of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12:30 pm – 01:00 pm
Bridging the Skills Gap: Industry–Academia Collaboration in TVET
Mr. Muhammad Usama QamarTechnical Education Expert, Suzuki Motors
01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
🍽️ Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
AI-Enabled Transformation and Future Pathways
02:00 pm – 02:30 pm
Current Market Situation & Future Aspects of Technical Employability in Gulf Region
Dr. Yasir FahimCanadian University, Dubai, UAE
02:30 pm – 02:50 pm
AI for Personalized Learning
Ms. Isra Mansoor / Mr. Muhammad AbdullahMachVIS Lab
02:50 pm – 03:10 pm
Small Language Models for Domain-Specific Queries
Ms. Adeela / Muhammad NabeelMachVIS Lab
03:10 pm – 03:40 pm
Integrating Generative AI for Adaptive and Personalized Learning
Dr. Mehwish FatimaAssistant Professor, SEECS
03:40 pm – 04:00 pm
☕ Tea Break
04:00 pm – 04:30 pm
AI-Powered Diagnostics and Maintenance Training for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Dr. Saqib NazirAssistant Professor, SMME, NUST
04:30 pm – 04:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Stakeholder insights and alignment with project roadmap
Dr. Fahad A. SattiSEECS, NUST
04:45 pm – 05:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
Expected Outcome
Broadened understanding of the national and global context of TVET modernization.
Strengthened linkages between vocational institutes, universities, and industry.
Clear roadmap for integrating AI and digital tools into Pakistan’s vocational training landscape.
Validation of project deliverables and feedback on machine translation, language model, and personalization systems.
