A total of 68 participants attended the MECON23 Industry Dialogue titled ‘Enabling the Smart World of Tomorrow: Innovations and Challenges in Engineering and Technology’, recently. The event was part of the Digital Futures International Congress (DIFCON 2023), where the discussion sessions were moderated by Ts. Dr. Yeo Boon Chin, Deputy Dean and senior lecturer of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET). The dialogue featured Dr. Mazlan Abbas, the Chief Executive Officer of FAVORIOT Sdn. Bhd., where he shared his industry expertise and experience during the event.
The session covered a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, sustainable solutions, and the potential of engineering and technology in shaping a smarter future. The discourse delved into multifaceted questions encompassing the transformative role of technology in the smart world, key innovations driving the transformation, challenges encountered, interdisciplinary collaboration’s impact, and harnessing AI’s capabilities. Moreover, ethical considerations, sustainability imperatives, and fostering synergy among government, industry, and academia took centre stage. It is hoped the participants would obtain insightful perspectives and knowledge.
