KARACHI – Yet, another milestone achieved by ILMA University as it unveiled the latest in technology in its recent virtual conference. The University which has been crowned number one in Sindh by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 for UN SDG1 went ahead and organized another power-packed international conference on “Emerging Trends & Technology in Computing & Software Engineering” hosted by Faculties of Computer Sciences and Science & Technology from May 21 to 22, 2021. This was by far the best conference to map out the innovations and transformations occurring in these critical fields. The Conference Chair was Prof. Dr. Asad Ali Shaikh, Dean, Faculty of Computer Sciences with Co-Chairs, Dr. Waheed Uddin Hyder and Syed Kashif Rafi.
ILMA took the initiative to organize such a forward-looking conference that explored the uncharted territories and made its magnificent mark on an international level. The strategic alliances and collaborations were worthy to note as this event had a far-reaching impact across the globe. It was remarkable to witness speakers in action from different countries around the globe including Germany, Malaysia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Jordon, China, Iraq, USA, Qatar and France.
The eminent keynote speakers included Faculty of Engineering Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia, Dr Asadullah Shaikh, Najran University, Saudi Arabia, Dr Korhan Cengiz, Department of Electrical-Electronics Engineering Tarkya University Edirne, Turkey, Dr Omar M. Almomani, World Islamic Science & Education University, Tabarbaur, Amman, Jordon, Dr Ahmed J. Obaid, University of Kufa Najaf Iraq, Prof. Dr Gordhan Das, Victoria University, Australia, Dr Masroor Zahoor, JAZAN University KSA, Atif Farid Muhammad, The University of North Carolina, USA, Prof. Dr Adam W. Skorek, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada, Prof. Asadullah Shah, International Islamic University, Malaysia, Dr Noman Islam, Program Head, Iqra University, Dr Atia Bano Memon, Laar Campus, UoS Badin, Dr. Laurent Da Dalto, CEO, Mimbus Paris, Dr Hyder Abbas Mousvi, MUET, Khairpur, Anuj Saini, Data Science & A.I, USA, Dr Mahmood Raza Naqvi, Mohawk College Canada, Prof. Dr Lachhman Das Dhomeja Director A.H.S Institute, UoS, Dr Dayang Abang Jawawi, and Dr Sita Rani.
It added to the honor of the University to hold this International Conference which outlined the latest trends of digital advancement for quality enhancement and higher functionality. The top topics encompassed Corpus-based Real-time Text Classification and Tagging Approach for Social Data, Conceptual Model using Internet Centers at university libraries of Sindh, E-WALK (Smart System For Visually Impaired Person), Context-Aware of E-waste Management System in Pakistan, Design and Implementation Robotics Arm for Fire Fighting Applications, Smart City Design CCTV, Feel Safe: A Women Safety and Security System, Intelligent Video Surveillance to Capture Suspicious Behavior of People and IoT based AI and its implementations in industries.
There is always a need to update and upskill in such digital times. Technology has become a way of life that needs to be adopted and adapted to. In this light, such conferences serve the purpose of bringing the divergent perspectives onto a single virtual platform for a shift in paradigms. ILMA successfully achieved the ultimate goal to progress towards technological sustainability.
