Space Power, Library Diplomacy, AI, and Digital Transformation in the Age of Trusted Information
Library Space Planning & Operations
Drawing on international best practices, this session focuses on aligning physical library environments with digital services, user behavior, and sustainable operations.
Alexander Cohen 🇺🇸
Consultant, Aaron Cohen Associates
Globally recognized consultant with experience in 350+ library organizations. Specialist in architectural master planning and technological integration.
Key Themes
- Digital Alignment: Syncing physical space with user behavior.
- Sustainability: Future-ready operations.
From AI Literacy to AI Fluency
Transforming education through immersive learning and research. A deep-dive into graduate readiness for an AI-driven workforce.
Expert Speakers
Monirul Islam 🇰🇭 🇧🇩
Expertise in graduate workforce readiness and AI-driven business models.
Dr. Plamen Miltenoff 🇺🇸 🇧🇬
Information specialist focusing on immersive teaching via VR/AR/MR technologies.
Albena Antonova 🇧🇬 🇪🇺
Researcher specializing in the gap between AI expectations and workplace reality.
Dr. Maria Isabelita 🇰🇭 🇵🇭
Advisor to the Internal Quality Assurance and Internal Audit Department.
Panel Discussion
- Workforce Readiness: Bridging the AI gap.
- Immersive Tech: VR/AR/MR in education.
How to Fight and Win Space War
Explores how nations prepare for and prevail in space conflict and the impact on global information infrastructure.
Paul Szymanski 🇺🇸
Space Warfare Expert
50+ years exp in space war strategy, survivability, and threat assessment for major international conflicts.
Key Insights
- Vulnerabilities: Satellites and AI systems.
- Dominance: Information resilience in conflict.
Library Diplomacy & Trusted Info
The evolving role of libraries in a global, AI-driven environment and anchoring academic trust.
Dr. Hayat Ahmad 🇮🇳
Head of Library Services, CEPT University
PhD in LIS with 20+ years of leadership in digital transformation and library diplomacy.
Session Flow
- Main Talk: AI and Library Diplomacy.
- Trust: Information integrity in the AI era.