KARACHI: Chief Minister's Special Assistant Muhammad Ali Rashid attends as Chief Guest; 218 researchers participate, 62 research papers presented, and students showcase projects at 38 stalls NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, organised its first International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), alongside Career Fair 2026, bringing together researchers, technology experts, students and representatives of leading companies.
Muhammad Ali Rashid, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh for Science and Information Technology, attended the conference as the chief guest.
According to Conference Secretary Dr Haider Ali, a total of 218 researchers participated in the conference, while 62 research papers were presented. Students also showcased their innovative ideas, research and technology-based projects through 38 exhibition stalls.
Meanwhile, Career Fair 2026 was inaugurated by NED University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail, who appreciated the efforts of the organising team and highlighted the importance of providing students with opportunities to connect with the corporate sector.
A large number of national and multinational companies and organisations from various sectors participated in the career fair by setting up stalls on the university campus. These included engineering, consumer goods, banking, e-commerce, software development, computer science, information technology, education, fashion, finance and the social sector.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Muhammad Ali Siddiqui, Director of the Directorate of Industrial Liaison at NED University, said that the career fair provided students with an opportunity to interact directly with company representatives, explore employment prospects and appear for interviews. Students also submitted their CVs to various participating organisations for available job opportunities.
A large number of students attended the event and interacted with corporate representatives to explore career opportunities, internships and prospects for professional development.
The combined events reflected NED University's commitment to promoting technological innovation, research, industry-academia collaboration and employment opportunities for its students and graduates.
