IACE2021 SURFED THE BIG DATA WAVES WITH SUCCESS

IACE2021 SURFED THE BIG DATA WAVES WITH SUCCESS

By: Dr Nurul Nazihah Hawari

The 5th Innovation and Analytics Conference & Exhibition (IACE2021), aptly themed, “What’s Next? Surfing the BIG Data Waves”, was held virtually on the 23rd and 24th November 2021.

IACE2021 was co-organized by the School of Quantitative Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), and the College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines, provided an excellent platform for collaboration among researchers and developers.

IACE2021 which was officiated by Professor Dr. Haim Hilman Abdullah, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) cum Acting Vice- Chancellor of Universiti Utara Malaysia, drew researchers from Malaysia, Philippines, Nigeria, Japan, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Taiwan, and other countries. In total, 77 research papers were presented, providing opportunities for learning and engagement among academics and practitioners.

IACE2021 hosted a dynamic and impactful conference that served as a forum for discussion and collaboration among those involved in research and development in the quantitative sciences, applied mathematics, and analytics.

Professor Dr. Cheryl R. Peralta, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Santo Tomas, PHILIPPINES, Professor Dr. Naomie Salim from School of Computing, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MALAYSIA, and Professor Dr. Anton Abdulbasah Kamil from Istanbul Gelisim University, TURKEY were among the Key Speakers featured at the event.

Professor Dr. Haslinda Ibrahim, Chairperson of IACE2021, not only expressed her heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the entire organising team for a job well done, but also expressed hope that the delegates would find the conference enlightening and informative, as well as continue to stay connected with other scholars.

Meanwhile, the conference concluded with speeches from the Dean of the School of Quantitative Sciences, Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Kamal Mohd Nawawi and the Dean of the College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Professor Dr. Rey Donne S. Papa.

 

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