Programs

“Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Libraries (2): Towards Digital Transformation” Webinar

On Line

24/02/2021

Cutting-edge digital transformation projects and technologies
Infrastructure, data analysis and management
Cloud computing and Internet of Things: concept, opportunities, and challenges
Blockchain: overview, concept, and applications
Framework for implementing digital transformation in academic institutions and libraries.

Elaborate on the history of wireless networks and their impact on supporting digital transformation.
Explain the concepts of cloud computing, Internet of Things and blockchain.
Describe data science, and data analysis and display, and discuss their impact on decision making.
Highlight special considerations related to digital transformation, including privacy and security.
Explain how to create a business plan for investment in digital transformation, including infrastructure and change management.

Dr. Ghassan Rashed Alnwaimi

Vice-Dean of Library Affairs, and Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University
Vice-President of the IEEE’s Technology and Engineering Management Society TEMS
Specialist in Artificial Intelligence and its applications in telecommunications
Researcher in teaching and learning technologies, and a founder of several initiatives and digital platforms.
Member of various associations and committees, author of published papers and articles, and peer-reviewer at a number of academic journals

Specialists, professionals, and stakeholders interested in libraries and information.