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  • Title: “Code or Be Coded: Will Software Engineers Remain Relevant?”
  • Speaker: Pr Anis Koubaa
  • Date: Thursday 6 March 2025
  • Time: 14:00 Tunis time
  • Location: Online meeting 

Talk Abstract

Generative AI is transforming software engineering, automating coding tasks, debugging, and even architectural design. Tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and WindSurf are accelerating development, while low-code and no-code platforms enable non-developers to build applications with minimal programming knowledge. This rapid evolution raises a critical question: Will traditional software engineers remain relevant? To remain relevant, engineers must shift from routine coding to higher-level problem-solving, AI supervision, and system optimization. Rather than competing with AI, developers must learn to leverage it—enhancing productivity, improving security, and focusing on innovation. Those who fail to adapt may find themselves replaced by AI-driven automation. This talk explores the future of software engineering in an AI-driven world. It highlights how engineers can adapt by mastering AI-assisted development, leveraging automation responsibly, and focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and ethical AI practices. The choice is clear: evolve with AI or risk being left behind.

Speaker Biography

Anis Koubaa

Prof. Anis Koubaa is a Full Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Alfaisal University and a member of the board of shareholders of MUST University. Professor Anis Koubaa is a distinguished leader in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Computer Science. He served as the Director of the Research and Initiatives Center and the Innovation Center at PSU and has held pivotal roles such as Aide to the President for Research Governance, significantly enhancing the university’s global research impact.
With over two decades of groundbreaking contributions, Professor Koubaa has advanced fields including Generative AI, Robotics, Drones, and the Internet of Things (IoT), with impactful applications in smart cities, healthcare, education, and business transformation. He is renowned for developing the Arabic Large Language Models (ArabianLLM) series and leading innovative AI projects in surveillance, computer vision, and automation.

A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and editor of over 20 Springer publications, Professor Koubaa’s exceptional work has earned him global recognition. Among his prestigious accolades are:
• The Shoman Award for Arab Researchers (2024) for excellence in AI and robotics.
• Third Prize in the SDAIA ALLAM Competition (2024), selected from over 170 international teams for his contributions to AI innovation.
• Numerous other awards, including the AI Leadership Award (2022) and the KAUST Challenge Award (2021).
Recognized among the career-based top 2% scientists by Stanford University, Professor Koubaa continues to lead transformative research and development initiatives. His expertise in AI-driven business transformation, smart logistics, and cloud robotics positions him as a pioneer at the forefront of global AI and technological innovation.

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