AUREX 2026

AUREX AI & Digital Twin 2026

From Intelligent Algorithms to Living Virtual Worlds

AUREX AI & Digital Twin is a premier AI-centered academic and industry gathering organized by the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA) BSEAS Chapter at Bahria University BSEAS. Structured as a dynamic platform for innovation and cross-sector collaboration, the event unites students, industry experts, and academic leaders to examine advancements and real-world applications in Artificial Intelligence.

The program includes an AI Hackathon, immersive technical workshops, insightful speaker sessions, and engaging panel discussions — forming an integrated ecosystem that blends competitive innovation, skill development, strategic perspective, and meaningful industry-academia exchange within a single forum.

Organizing Committee

Vice Admiral Abid Hameed HI (M) — Rector, Bahria University (Patron in Chief, Symposium)
Prof. Dr. Faisal Bashir — Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bahria University (Symposium Chair)
Prof. Dr. Shehzad Khalid — Director Academics, Bahria University (Symposium Co-Chair)
Engr. Dr. Awais Majeed — Principal, BSEAS H-11, Bahria University (Chair, Technical Program Committee)
Prof. Dr. Arif ur Rehman — Director Research H-11 & E-8, Bahria University ( Co-Chair, Technical Program Committee)
Dr. Syed Muhammad Usman — Associate Professor, Cluster Head (CS&AI), Bahria University, (Organizing Secretary / Focal Person)
MLSA BSEAS Society (Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador – Bahria School of Engineering & Applied Sciences)

https://mlsabseas.online/

Distinguished Guests

Dr. Muhammad Tariq
Head of School, EE, FAST

Dr. Hameed Ur Rehman
HoD, Game Development, AU

Dr. Ashif Anjum
Professor, University of Leicester

Dr. Iftikhar Salarzai
HoD, NUST / CEO E-Triangle

Osama Amjad
AI Lead, AIO (BU Alumni)

Dr. Omer Baig
Chief AI Strategist, NovaSphere Sol

Dr. Umair Arshad
Head of AI, AIO

Dr. Usman Akram
Professor (NUST) / Co-Founder RiseTech

Maaz Ali Nadeem
CEO, Vertex

Maian Areeb
CEO, ITWalay

Ali Masood
CEO, Zaytrics

Wasim Irshad
CEO, Tangent (BU Alumni)

Aqib Zulfikar
CEO, DevGate

Dr. Naveed Iftikhar
CEO, AtomCamp

Rizwan Chauhan
Visual Design Lead, Imagine Art (BU Alumni)

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

BU-H11

9:30 – 4:30

Recitation of Holy Quran followed by National Anthem (9:30 – 9:40 AM)

Welcome Note by Principal BSEAS H-11 Campus (09:40 – 9:50 AM)

Keynote Speaker Talk I By Dr. Muhammad Usman Akram (09:50 – 10:15 AM)

Keynote Speaker Talk II (10:15 – 10:40 AM)

Keynote Speaker Talk III (10:40 – 11:00 AM)

Chief Guest Speech (11:00 – 11:10 AM)

Hackathon Announcement (11:30 AM)

Hands on Workshop I — Broken Code Competition (1:30 – 3:00 PM)

Hands on Workshop II — Prompt Engineering Competitions (3:00 – 4:30 PM)

Thursday, 14 May 2026

BU-H11

9:30 – 7:00

Hands on Workshop III (9:30 – 11:00 AM)

Inter University AI-Hackathon Presentations and Demos (9:30 – 11:00 AM onward)

Deepfake or Real Competition (Parallel – 9:30 – 11:00 AM)

Hands on Workshop IV (11:00 – 12:30 PM)

Aurex Sticker Battle Competition (Parallel – 11:00 – 12:30 PM)

Keynote Speaker Talk III (1:30 – 1:50 PM)

Keynote Speaker Talk IV (1:50 – 2:10 PM)

Keynote Speaker Talk V (2:10 – 2:30 PM)

Panel Discussion (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

Winners Announcement and Prize/Certificate Distribution (3:30 – 4:00 PM)

Chief Guest Remarks (4:00 – 4:15 PM)

Social Event (Sufi Night) (5:00 – 7:00 PM)

Bahria University

Discovering Knowledge

AUREX 2026

AUREX AI & Digital Twin 2026

Organizing Committee

Vice Admiral Abid Hameed HI (M) — Rector, Bahria University (Patron in Chief, Symposium)

Prof. Dr. Faisal Bashir — Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bahria University (Symposium Chair)

Prof. Dr. Shehzad Khalid — Director Academics, Bahria University (Symposium Co-Chair)

Engr. Dr. Awais Majeed — Principal, BSEAS H-11, Bahria University (Chair, Technical Program Committee)

Prof. Dr. Arif ur Rehman — Director Research H-11 & E-8, Bahria University ( Co-Chair, Technical Program Committee)

Dr. Syed Muhammad Usman — Associate Professor, Cluster Head (CS&AI), Bahria University, (Organizing Secretary / Focal Person)

MLSA BSEAS Society (Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador – Bahria School of Engineering & Applied Sciences)

https://mlsabseas.online/

Distinguished Guests

BU-H11

Bahria University

Expansion & Procurement

BU Documentary

Locations