Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) launched a seminar on “Empowering Digitalisation: Inspiring Connections Through Artificial Intelligence & Citizen Science” from 18th to 19th December 2024.
The seminar, organised by the Chief Digital Officer’s Office in collaboration with UNIMAS AI Hub and the Open Asia project which is co-funded by the European Union, covered a series of interactive discourse on artificial intelligence from a panel of speakers from the industry, workshop of artificial capacity building and an inaugural lecture on artificial intelligence.
In conjunction with the seminar, the Chairman of the UNIMAS Board of Directors, Tan Sri Datuk Sri Panglima Sulong Matjeraie witnessed an exchange of memorandum of understanding between UNIMAS and EXXOR Technologies Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian private limited information and engineering technology company that specialises on cutting-edge technology and generative artificial intelligence. EXXOR Technologies involves in supplying intelligent asset management solutions for customers across various industries.
The partnership between UNIMAS’ Chief Digital Officer’s Office and EXXOR Technologies aims to enhance research and development, education, and capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence, internet of things, geographic information system and digital technology. Both parties will collaborate in the areas of research, academia and human resources.
At the official programme of seminar, UNIMAS presented award to winners of a hackathon event, called REKATHON which kicked off in October 2024. REKATHON is based on REKA App Builder, an online no-code app development platform that was developed in 2018. REKA App aims to quickly develop digital solution and has been a catalyst for digital transformation, significantly driving innovation both within and outside the UNIMAS. UNIMAS acknowledges the contribution from the Sarawak Transformation and Innovation Unit of the Department of the Premier of Sarawak and Sarawak Skills as sponsors in ensuring the success of the REKATHON.
The two-day seminar was attended by academics, students and industry practitioners. For more information, please visit Chief Digital Officer’s Office of UNIMAS at https://cdo.unimas.my/