صورة الملتقى (Hero)
Under the patronage of His Excellency the University President
Dr. Tareef Yusuf Alama

King Abdulaziz University, represented by the General Administration of Library Affairs, invites you.
AI-Driven Knowledge Transformation in Libraries and Information Institutions Forum

 
King Faisal Conference Center
King Abdulaziz University
 
Monday and Tuesday, March 30–31, 2026
Event Date
 
From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Event Time

About the Forum

The forum aims to enhance understanding and skills related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, and to develop libraries to meet the needs of the educational and research processes while supporting the concept of lifelong learning. The main objectives of the forum include the following:

Forum Objectives

Educational and Research Objectives:

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Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Develop information services in libraries.
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Utilize AI to advance the library sector and enhance scientific research and education.
4
Implement AI applications in academic libraries.
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Leverage AI to realize future visions for academic education and scientific research.
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Promote AI governance in university libraries.
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Preserve heritage and keep pace with the demands of the digital age, while highlighting the role of AI in improving library science practices.

Empowerment and Awareness Objectives:

1
Highlight the challenges of AI literacy.
2
Showcase best practices in AI literacy.
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اReview the role of AI technologies in libraries, information centers, and academic institutions in achieving Saudi Vision 2030.

Forum Themes

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Theme 1: AI and the Development of Library Services

- Employing AI technologies to enhance information services and the user experience..
- Modern applications in academic libraries and the transition towards smart libraries.
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Theme 2: Supporting Education and Scientific Research through AI

- Enhancing scientific research and lifelong learning via AI tools.
- The role of libraries in enabling smart education and analyzing academic performance.
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Theme 3: Governance and Innovation in Light of Saudi Vision 2030

- Digital governance and the ethics of AI use in libraries.
- The role of smart libraries in achieving national transformation goals and preserving digital heritage.