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Press Release

Dr. Mansoor Alawar Participates in Key Dialogues on AI and

Future Learning at ICDE World Conference 2025

Wellington, New Zealand – November 24, 2025: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart

University (HBMSU) reaffirmed its global leadership in shaping the future of AI-driven
higher education during the ICDE World Conference 2025, held in Wellington, New

Zealand.

Representing the University, H.E. Dr. Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor of HBMSU,
participated in several high-level engagements, including the ICDE Global Presidents’

Forum and the plenary fireside chat “Shaping AI or Being Shaped by It? Our Work,

Our Leadership, and the Road Ahead.” His contributions underscored HBMSU’s role at
the forefront of AI governance, institutional leadership, and quality-driven educational
innovation.

During the Presidents’ Forum, an invitation-only assembly of chancellors, vice-
chancellors, and global educational leaders, H.E. Dr. Mansoor emphasized the critical role

of smart universities in shaping governance frameworks for emerging technologies. He
highlighted HBMSU’s proactive approach to building institutional capacity, embedding

responsible AI practices, and accelerating the transition toward quality-assured, future-
ready education systems.

In the plenary session, featuring leading voices from UNESCO, Beijing Normal

University, and Contact North, H.E. Dr. Mansoor showcased HBMSU’s AI strategy,
approved by the University’s Board of Trustees. He outlined key governance moves,

including the introduction of HBMSU’s agentic AI model, which empowers faculty

through intelligent, privacy-aware automation; transparency through structured
disclosures; and institution-wide mechanisms that ensure the ethical and human-
centered use of AI in teaching, learning, and research.