Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. GANDERBAL: The two-day International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence (2AI-2026), organized by the Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration University of South Dakota, AI Research Lab, USA, partnered by Springer and CCIS, concluded at the Tulmulla Campus here Friday.
The valedictory session was attended by Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganaie, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Department of Computer Science, Central University of Karnataka and Conference General-Chair, Prof. R. S. Hegadi, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Organising chair of the conference, Dr. Yash Paul, Heads and Coordinators of Departments and other functionaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganaie lauded the Department of Information Technology for organizing the conference on a subject that is reshaping every sphere of human life. He described Artificial Intelligence as the driving force behind the emerging knowledge revolution and highlighted its immense relevance in agriculture, healthcare, education, security and governance.
Drawing from SKUAST-Kās pioneering initiatives in AI-enabled agriculture, he underscored the need to embrace technological advancements while simultaneously nurturing creativity, innovation and critical thinking. He advised students and researchers to use AI responsibly and ethically, emphasizing that technology should complement, rather than replace, human intelligence and wisdom.
āThe launch of specialized programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture in SKUAST-K reflects an innovative approach to higher education, wherein students receive both technological expertise and deep domain knowledge. Such models prepare graduates not only to use existing technologies but also to develop new solutions tailored to sector-specific challenges,ā he further said.
Addressing the valediction ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. A. Ravinder Nath said that the conference had been organised alongside the launch of the Universityās M.Tech programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. He said the event provided a platform to strengthen the academic curriculum, expose students to cutting-edge developments and encourage meaningful engagement with emerging technologies.
While acknowledging the remarkable capabilities of AI, he stressed the importance of exercising sound human judgment and ethical responsibility in its use. He observed that technology should be viewed as a powerful tool for supplementing human effort and improving efficiency across sectors ranging from education and agriculture to energy conservation and healthcare.
Conference General Chair, Prof. R. S. Hegadi presented a detailed report on the conference proceedings and highlighted the academic standards maintained throughout the event. He said more than 500 technical programme committee members and reviewers from reputed institutions evaluated the submissions. Out of 447 research papers received from scholars and researchers, only 118 papers were shortlisted after a stringent review process for inclusion in the conference proceedings to be published by Springer under the prestigious CCIS series. He encouraged young researchers to pursue AI-driven innovation and product development, noting that the field offers immense opportunities for addressing real-world challenges and improving the quality of life.
Earlier, in his welcome remarks, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir observed that Artificial Intelligence has emerged as one of the significant interdisciplinary domains of the contemporary era, transcending conventional disciplinary boundaries and creating new opportunities for innovation and collaboration. He noted that AI reflects the spirit of the National Education Policy by fostering multidisciplinary learning and research and has the potential to transform not only science and technology but also social sciences, humanities and governance. Organising chair of the conference, Dr. Yash Paul, proposed the vote of thanks, while Ms Insha conducted the programme proceedings.
