Dr. Muhammad Naseer Bajwa delivered a compelling keynote address at the 5th UW-POFs Joint Conference on Academia’s Collaboration with Industrial Organisation (CACIO-2025) held on December 17th at the University of Wah.

The talk focused on the critical application of Trustworthy AI in medical diagnosis, with a particular emphasis on advancements in ophthalmology.

The keynote highlighted how explainability, reliability, and uncertainty awareness in AI systems can enhance clinical decision-making and build trust among healthcare professionals. The session also discussed challenges and opportunities in translating AI research into real-world medical practice through academia–industry collaboration.

The conference provided a valuable platform for dialogue between researchers, clinicians, and industry representatives on leveraging emerging technologies for societal impact.