05-03-2025
ICISAS 2025: Dubai conference explores advancements in AI, cloud security, and ethical technology
The International Conference on Innovation and Sustainability in Applied Sciences (ICISAS) 2025, hosted by Curtin University Dubai in partnership with the Zayed Foundation and Dubai Police Academy, brought together global experts, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), cloud security, and sustainability.
Held on February 22-23 at the Dubai Police Academy in Umm Suqeim, the conference was endorsed by leading academic publishers, including Taylor & Francis, MDPI, Atlantis Press, and Springer Nature. The event attracted 436 research paper submissions from 36 countries, with 272 accepted for presentation, further cementing ICISAS as a premier platform for fostering innovation and collaboration between academia and industry.
With AI and cybersecurity playing an increasingly critical role in the digital age, the conference addressed key challenges, including data privacy, ethical AI governance, and cloud security. Experts engaged in high-level discussions on AI-driven cybersecurity frameworks, privacy-preserving technologies, federated learning, and blockchain integration - key areas in strengthening cloud security and big data protection. The event also underscored AI's growing role in tackling sustainability challenges and developing intelligent digital infrastructure.
Industry leaders, security experts, and representatives from leading global institutions participated in the discussions, highlighting the need for innovative AI models to enhance cybersecurity resilience, mitigate emerging threats, and ensure compliance with evolving global data protection regulations. Professor Chithirai Pon Selvan, conference chair, emphasised the importance of bridging the gap between industry demands and academic research to drive impactful technological advancements in AI and sustainable computing.
A key highlight of ICISAS 2025 was the recognition of Rahul Vadisetty, whose research on 'Generative AI and Privacy-Preserving Big Data Analytics in Cloud Environments with AI Agents' earned him the Best Presenter Award. His pioneering AI-driven security framework strengthens privacy-preserving mechanisms in big data analytics through encryption, anonymisation, and self-learning cybersecurity agents. The study presents scalable solutions to AI-related data privacy risks, with applications across healthcare, finance, and enterprise cloud systems.
ICISAS 2025 reaffirmed Curtin University Dubai's commitment to advancing responsible AI research and innovation. The conference not only facilitated knowledge exchange among global experts but also reinforced the importance of ethical AI deployment, cybersecurity advancements, and sustainable computing in shaping the digital future.
