(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Virtual event highlights innovation, agility, and transformative technologies reshaping the meaning of quality

As part of its participation in World Quality Week 2025, held under the global theme“Quality: Think Differently,” Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) hosted a thought-provoking virtual event titled“AI and the Future of Quality: Insights from Experts.” The event embodied HBMSU's commitment to redefining the concept of quality in line with the accelerating transformations of digital era.

The discussions challenged traditional quality paradigms and explored innovative, flexible, and forward-looking approaches that align with the rapid pace of digital transformation. With active participation from learners, alumni, and professionals across diverse sectors, the dialogue centred on rethinking how excellence and institutional performance are defined and pursued in a world driven by technology and change.

The event opened with a keynote address by Prof. Jamal Abu Rashed, Dean of the School of Business and Quality Management at HBMSU, titled“Leading Quality in the Digital World: HBMSU's Vision for the Future.”

Prof. Abu Rashed highlighted the University's regional leadership in quality education and its commitment to learner-centred smart education models, continuous improvement, and the effective use of technology as strategic pillars.

He emphasized the need to develop future-ready quality leaders who think with agility, rely on data-driven decision-making, and view quality as a dynamic, sustainable mindset rather than a procedural framework.

Following the keynote, a panel discussion titled“How Transformative Technologies Are Rewriting the Rules of Quality” brought together experts and practitioners in the fields of quality and innovation.

Panellists examined the impact of transformative technologies- including AI, automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain - in shaping the education, government, and industry sectors. They underscored that conscious and informed leadership is essential for driving organizational change and achieving sustainable excellence.

Commenting on the event, Prof. Jamal Abu Rashed stated:“At HBMSU, we view quality as a forward-looking and dynamic philosophy. Transformative technologies are not just tools - they are catalysts for redefining how excellence is envisioned, measured, and achieved. Through initiatives like this, we aim to empower learners and partners to lead impactful transformations across industries.”

The event concluded with a call-to-action encouraging professionals and academics to rethink quality through innovative, proactive, and adaptable leadership models that meet the demands of the digital age.

Through its thought leadership and pioneering initiatives, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University continues to play a central role in strengthening the integration between academic research, industrial innovation, and practical application - developing quality leaders capable of shaping the future with a different mindset.

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