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SUMMARY:Applied Artificial Intelligence: From Real Problems to Real Systems (A Tabula Rasa Approach)
DESCRIPTION:18:00 CET (Sweden) \n\n\n\n20:00 AST (Iraq)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Swedish Knowledge & Research Centre (SKRC) is proud to present a Distinguished Lecture featuring the acclaimed AI inventor\, Inv. Yildirim Salahaldin Hussein. In this session\, Yildirim will explore his unique “Tabula Rasa” philosophy—a “from-scratch” approach to building intelligent systems that bypasses the biases of pre-existing frameworks. The lecture will provide an exclusive look into the architecture of YILDO-LLM-100M\, the first Iraqi Large Language Model\, and demonstrate how AI can be leveraged for high-impact social and environmental solutions\, such as the Eco Predict platform. This event serves as a vital knowledge bridge\, connecting Nordic R&D standards with Middle Eastern innovation. \n\n\n\nKey Highlights\n\n\n\n\nThe Tabula Rasa Methodology: Understanding the importance of building foundational models with independent weights and custom tokenization.\n\n\n\nYILDO-LLM-100M Deep Dive: A technical walkthrough of the 100 million parameter\, 10-layer\, 10-head architecture.\n\n\n\nAI for the Planet: How the Eco Predict system utilizes global data to monitor air quality and desertification risks in Iraq.\n\n\n\nDigital Sovereignty: A discussion on the future of independent AI development and its role in global R&D.\n\n\n\nPrecision Oncology: Brief insights into AI-assisted structural biology research regarding TP53 mutations.\n\n\n\nGlobal Recognition: Insights from an IBM Champion 2025 and IFIA Certified Inventor.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Logistics\n\n\n\n\nDate: January 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 18:00 (Sweden / CET) | 20:00 (Iraq / AST)\n\n\n\nIncentive: Certificate of Attendance issued to all registered participants upon completion.
URL:https://swedish-dialogue.com/event/applied-artificial-intelligence-from-real-problems-to-real-systems-a-tabula-rasa-approach/
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SUMMARY:The Iraqi Economy Between Paternalism and the Mounting Financial Burden: An In-Depth Analysis of Fiscal Policy and Rentier Dominance
DESCRIPTION:Sweden Time – Central European Time (CET) – UTC+1  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Ali Dadoosh\, Researcher in Iraqi and International Economic Affairs In Partnership with: Swedish Iraqi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SWE-IRQ-CCI) \n\n\n\nSession Description: \n\n\n\nThis lecture addresses the complex structure of the Iraqi economy\, highlighting the challenges facing it\, represented by the increasing financial burdens in the general budget due to rising (Paternalistic Care) and the soaring consumer expenditure bill. These factors have generated a significant financial burden\, cumulatively increasing the deficit in the rentier general budget\, leading to the rise in public debt borne by future generations. \n\n\n\nDr. Dadoosh will provide an in-depth reading of the nature of Iraqi fiscal policy\, highlighting how these policies have entrenched the dominance of a rentier economy that relies on oil for over 90% of its revenues\, and how government spending has failed to create a productive base for transitioning away from rentierism toward market mechanisms led by the private sector. \n\n\n\nKey Discussion Points: \n\n\n\n1- Discussing Necessary Structural Reforms and Recommendations for Achieving Fiscal Sustainability. \n\n\n\n2- Fiscal Policy between Government Intervention and Weak Domestic Production. \n\n\n\n3- Analysis of Financial Fragility in the Iraqi Economy. \n\n\n\n4- Mechanisms for Transitioning from Oil Dominance to Economic Diversification.
URL:https://swedish-dialogue.com/event/the-iraqi-economy-between-paternalism-and-the-mounting-financial-burden-an-in-depth-analysis-of-fiscal-policy-and-rentier-dominance/
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SUMMARY:The Effect of Machining Parameters in ECDM on Hybrid Composite Materials
DESCRIPTION:Sweden Time – Central European Time (CET) – UTC+1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe demand for high-performance components—critical in aerospace\, automotive\, and advanced energy sectors—requires manufacturing solutions that offer precision\, speed\, and durability. Conventional methods often fail to efficiently machine the next generation of materials. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Safa Mohammed Lafta\, PhD\, a Technical Training & Energy Research Specialist at the Ministry of Electricity (Iraq)\, as she presents her cutting-edge PhD findings. Dr. Lafta will detail her rigorous research into Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) as a non-traditional\, highly effective method for processing complex Aluminium-based Hybrid Composites (Al6061 + SiC/B4C). \n\n\n\nThis session will move beyond theoretical concepts\, providing practical\, research-backed insights into how strategic process optimization—such as the incorporation of Al2O3 abrasive particles into the electrolyte—can unlock superior results\, achieving a significant boost in hardness (138 HV) and massive improvements in Material Removal Rate (MRR) and surface quality (Ra). \n\n\n\nWhat Attendees Will Learn (Learning Outcomes)\n\n\n\nAttendees will leave the session with actionable insights into: \n\n\n\n\nProcess Optimization: How to control and optimize ECDM parameters (voltage\, pulse time\, concentration) to achieve predictable\, high-quality manufacturing outcomes.\n\n\n\nMaterial Performance: Understanding the synergistic effects of reinforcement particles (SiC\, B4C) on the mechanical properties of composites and their resistance to high-energy machining.\n\n\n\nCost Reduction & Efficiency: Strategies to maximize MRR while minimizing Tool Wear Rate (TWR) and the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)\, leading to reduced production costs and extended component life.\n\n\n\nApplied Innovation: Translating rigorous academic research into commercial value propositions relevant to industrial R&D projects.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Register for This Event\n\n\n\nThis event is specifically designed for professionals and academics involved in innovation and manufacturing R&D across the Nordic and MENA regions: \n\n\n\n\nR&D Managers and Directors: Seeking cutting-edge methods to improve material processing and industrial efficiency.\n\n\n\nProduction and Manufacturing Engineers: Interested in applying non-traditional machining techniques (ECDM\, EDM\, ECM) to complex materials.\n\n\n\nMaterials Scientists and Composites Specialists: Looking to understand the relationship between material structure and machining performance.\n\n\n\nYouth and Emerging Researchers: Seeking exposure to high-impact PhD research and career pathways that bridge academia and the energy/industrial sector.\n\n\n\n\n(A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all confirmed participants\, verifying professional development.)
URL:https://swedish-dialogue.com/event/the-effect-of-machining-parameters-in-ecdm-on-hybrid-composite-materials/
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SUMMARY:Constructability & Economy in Design of Steel Structure
DESCRIPTION:Sweden Time – Central European Summer Time (CEST) – GMT+2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Swedish Dialogue for a crucial guest lecture on Constructability & Economy in Design of Steel Structure by Dr. Nabeel Abdulazeez Alayish\, PhD. Drawing on over 30 years of global structural design expertise\, Dr. Nabeel will deliver practical\, experience-driven insights to help engineers transition from theoretical design to cost-efficient and constructible steel frames.  \n\n\n\nThe lecture will focus on avoiding common design pitfalls\, maximizing profit by minimizing wasted material and field fabrication effort\, and applying essential rules from the AISC Steel Construction Manual (16th Edition\, 2023).  \n\n\n\nThis session is essential for structural designers\, site engineers\, and construction managers looking to enhance project profitability and on-site efficiency. Certificates of Attendance will be provided to all registered participants. The event is scheduled for  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 27th\, 2025\, at 8:30 PM Baghdad Local Time (+3.0 GMT).
URL:https://swedish-dialogue.com/event/constructability-economy-in-design-of-steel-structure/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Interview: Research from Zero to Publication
DESCRIPTION:Sweden Time – Central European Summer Time (CEST) – GMT+2 \n\n\n\nExclusive Interview: Research from Zero to Publication\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin The Swedish Dialogue for a pivotal conversation that promises to transform your academic journey from conceptual research to high-impact global publication. \n\n\n\nOrganized by the Swedish Knowledge & Research Centre (SKRC)\, this session is designed to equip postgraduate researchers and established academics with the essential strategies for navigating the complexities of modern scholarly work. \n\n\n\nHost Eng. Saad Muhialden will be joined by special guest Professor Mirahan Zedan\, a distinguished Design Professor and renowned Research Methods Coach. The discussion will move beyond theory to offer concrete\, actionable guidance\, covering the following key areas: \n\n\n\n\nR&D Writing Mastery: Practical insights on structuring introductions\, literature reviews\, and manuscripts to ensure high-impact journal acceptance.\n\n\n\nNavigating the Future: An essential discussion on the ethical use and strategic opportunities of Generative AI (like ChatGPT) in academic research and writing.\n\n\n\nOvercoming Obstacles: Proven strategies for tackling the most common methodological roadblocks and managing motivation and work-life balance during the long research process.\n\n\n\nGlobal Influence: Exploring Professor Zedan’s vision for empowering MENA researchers and how platforms like The Swedish Dialogue and the Nordic R&D Bridge can facilitate international collaboration.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Timing and Language\n\n\n\nThe session will be held on Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025. Please note the dual time schedule: the event will begin at  \n\n\n\n7:00 PM Central European Time (CET/CEST)  \n\n\n\nfor our Swedish and European audience\, corresponding to  \n\n\n\n8:00 PM (Baghdad / Riyadh time)  \n\n\n\nfor our audience across the MENA region. The entire interview will be conducted in Arabic only.
URL:https://swedish-dialogue.com/event/exclusive-interview-research-from-zero-to-publication/
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SUMMARY:Supercharge Your Research: A Practical Guide to LLMs for R&D
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Saad Muhialdin \n\n\n\nLanguage: English \n\n\n\nUnlock the Power of AI for Research & Innovation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready to take your research to the next level? Join us for a transformative lecture designed specifically for researchers\, innovators\, and knowledge professionals across the MENA and European regions. \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute session\, you’ll gain practical insights into the latest generation of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT\, Gemini\, and Claude—and how they are reshaping the research and development landscape. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn:\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Fundamentals:Learn what LLMs are\, their key milestones\, and how they work—without the complex jargon. \n\n\n\nDiscover R&D Applications:Explore real-world case studies using LLMs for literature reviews\, code prototyping\, document mining\, and interdisciplinary synthesis. \n\n\n\nNavigate the 2025 Landscape:Compare the top AI models—ChatGPT\, Gemini\, and Claude—in terms of strength\, pricing\, context limits\, and use cases. \n\n\n\nMake Smarter Choices:Use a practical decision-making framework to choose the right model for your research needs\, balancing budget\, privacy\, and performance. \n\n\n\nMitigate Key Risks:Learn essential risk management strategies for hallucinations\, data confidentiality\, bias\, and cost control in research settings.
URL:https://swedish-dialogue.com/event/supercharge-your-research-a-practical-guide-to-llms-for-rd/
CATEGORIES:Education & Future Learning
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