Tunis, August 17, 2025 — Prof. Dr. Syed Waqar ul Qounain Jaffry proudly represented Pakistan at the 2nd IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Students and Young Professionals (SYP) Congress, held from 15–17 August 2025 at the Regency Hotel, Tunis, Tunisia. The international congress brought together over 120 participants from across the globe to exchange knowledge, build networks, and explore future directions in industrial electronics and emerging technologies.

Prof. Jaffry organized and led a roundtable discussion on "Human Skills in an AI World: Preparing Future Engineers for Hybrid Intelligence." During the session, he emphasized the urgent need to equip young engineers with adaptive skills, ethical awareness, and interdisciplinary knowledge to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence. He further highlighted the importance of balancing technical expertise with human-centric competencies such as creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, emotional and cultural intelligence, conflict resolution, and leadership.

In his address, Prof. Jaffry also shared the current status, achievements, and progress of the IEEE Lahore Section, showcasing Pakistan’s growing contributions within the global IEEE community. His participation not only reflected Pakistan’s presence on the international stage but also inspired students and young professionals to prepare for the evolving landscape of technology with a holistic mindset.

The IEEE IES SYP Congress continues to serve as a premier platform for nurturing talent, inspiring leadership, and promoting global collaboration in advancing technological innovation for the benefit of humanity.