AI: Friend or Foe? How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Engineering

The never-ending debate surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has never been more relevant. Is it a threat to human expertise, or is it a powerful ally that can elevate skills to new heights? As industries evolve and technology accelerates, one thing is clear: AI is no longer optional. It is part of the present and future.

This timely conversation takes center stage at the 16th IECEP NCR North-East Annual General Membership Assembly (AGM) & Convention, where our top professionals gathered to examine how AI can help build smarter systems and a better society.

Participants had two days of cutting-edge sessions and thought-provoking discussions. These all designed to help electronics engineers adapt, upskill, and stay relevant in an AI-driven world. Beyond knowledge-sharing, the event offered valuable opportunities to connect with peers, industry leaders, and technology partners.

This is more than a conference—it’s a space where ideas converge, innovations are challenged, and the future of engineering is actively shaped.

As discussions turned toward evolution, 90 Degrees North Solutions Architect Harold Baquiran, shared how the company has grown over the past decade alongside rapid technological change. His talk also introduced ‘GoRental,’ 90 Degrees North’s latest venture. This is a service designed to make world-class tools and technologies more accessible to innovators, creators, and even engineers. The initiative reflects a growing industry shift: empowering professionals not just with ideas, but with the right equipment to bring those ideas to life.

Rather than replacing engineers, AI is increasingly seen as a collaborative tool—enhancing efficiency, improving accuracy, and enabling smarter decision-making.

The convention concluded with a clear message: the future of engineering belongs to those who embrace innovation responsibly, ethically, and creatively.