Prof. Elisha Markus' Inaugural Professorial Address: Engineering Meaningful Intelligence: From Smart Networks to Smarter Human-Centred Decisions
As AI, connected technologies, and smart systems become part of everyday life, the challenge is no longer just building smarter machines, but ensuring they serve people in meaningful ways.
Today, the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) proudly inaugurates Professor Elisha Markus, a distinguished researcher and leader in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Smart Networks and IoT.
In his Professorial Inaugural Address, Prof. Markus will unpack how intelligent networks are transforming society and why the future of engineering must be human-centred, inclusive, responsible and sustainable.
Join us as we celebrate a new chapter in academic leadership and explore a bold vision for intelligent systems that can help shape a smarter, more inclusive and better world.
Be part of the conversation. Be part of the future.
Uploaded: 18 August 2026
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