AI for Teenagers

A beginner-friendly, interactive workshop designed especially for O/A Level students to explore the world of Artificial Intelligence. Through fun activities, real-world examples, and hands on activities, students will discover how AI is shaping the world, and how they can be part of it.

  • Date: July 26th, 2025

    Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Time: 11:00AM to 1:00PM

    Price: SAR 600 (Standard)
    Discount: SAR 550 per person, Group of 3
    Discount: SAR 500 per person, Group of 4

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Agenda

20 mins

Introduction to AI: How It’s Changing Our World

Speaker: Dr Mobin Javed
  • What is AI? Everyday examples (Snapchat filters, Google Maps, ChatGPT)
  • How machines learn and make decisions

25 mins

Generative AI & Prompting

Speaker: Dr. Naveed Iftikhar
  • What is Generative AI? How can it help you write, learn, and create?
  • Live demo with Chatbots
  • Activity: Students try creative prompts (e.g., make a joke, write a dialogue)
  • Responsible use: What’s okay and what’s not (SDAIA youth ethics)

45 mins

Introduction to AI: How It’s Changing Our World

Speaker: Dr. Naveed Iftikhar
  • Guided hands-on session making an AI Agent
  • Define AI Agent goal (e.g., school assistant, local guide, study buddy)
  • Add local context, personality, and ethical tone
  • Test and refine your agent with peers

20 mins

Introduction to Visual AI

Speaker: Dr. Mobin Javed
  • What is computer vision? Real-world use cases: traffic, crops, Hajj safety
  • Live demo using Teachable Machine
  • Try a pre-trained Saudi object classifier
  • Show how labeling affects accuracy
  • Reflection: What happens if an AI “sees” wrong? Why does that matter?

60 mins

Showcase & AI Career Sparks

Speakers: Dr. Mobin Javed & Naveed Iftikhar
  • Groups present their projects
  • Visual AI recap quiz or interactive discussion
  • Career talk: Cool jobs in AI, from smart city design to Arabic language models

Eligibility Criteria  

  • 14-18 Years of Age (Male/Female)

  • Students currently enrolled or have recently done O/A Levels or Matric/FSc

  • Basic computer literacy (no coding/AI experience required)

Trainers

Dr Naveed Iftikhar

Dr. Naveed Iftikhar is an AI expert and strategist with extensive experience driving innovation through emerging technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware and has led initiatives that use AI to solve complex challenges. As founder of atomcamp, an ed-tech platform dedicated to AI and emerging tech education, and head of the Sustainability Lab, he leads various AI-driven solutions that drive innovation across sectors. Dr. Iftikhar has taught at top institutions including LUMS and KSBL, bridging academia, policy, and industry to advance AI adoption and strategy.

Dr. Mobin Javed

Dr. Mobin Javed is a leading expert in cybersecurity, privacy, and AI. She is currently a Visiting Scientist at ICSI Berkeley and Saarland University, and leads the SIA Research Group at LUMS. Her award-winning work focuses on threat detection, usable security, and AI in high-risk settings. A dedicated educator, she champions inclusive and ethical tech education.

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