IConDA 2022 sets platform for computer, drone applications technology sharing
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak is currently holding the Third International Conference on Computer and Drone Applications (IConDA) at the university’s Jubli Hall.
With the theme of ‘Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development’, this year’s conference, which ends today, aims to provide a platform for local and international participants (academics and industries).
Apart from that, the conference also enables participants to present their authoritative knowledge and their most upto-date research findings in computer and drone applications technologies.
The launch was held yesterday and UiTM Sarawak rector Prof Dato Dr Jamil Hamali officiated at the ceremony.
“This conference provides an excellent opportunity for computer and drone application professionals and industry leaders to exchange ideas and experience in the field.
“Stakeholders and business owners are expected to benefit by gaining better understanding of the state-of-the-art computer and drone technologies and their applications.
“It is also an excellent platform for participants to mingle, get to acquainted with other players in the field, and create networking opportunities and future collaboration,” he said in his speech for the ceremony.
According to Jamil, the conference is also essential for exchange of information and knowledge between academics and practitioners for service excellence.
The two-day hybrid conference features keynote lectures and industrial talks by experts and industry leaders through collaboration with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC).
This conference is sponsored by Sarawak Energy Berhad, Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak, Yayasan Sarawak, and Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS). More than 30 papers are being presented by international and local participants across five parallel sessions. Also featured are industrial talks from industry leaders such as Rajang Solutions, DJI Drones Kaki Sarawak and Yayasan Sarawak in conjunction with the 3rd IConDA 2022.
Panellists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering; Air Seed Australia; Flight Technology and Test Centre;
UiTM Sarawak; Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC); and Singapore Institute of Technology are presenting their insights.
The IConDA 2022 is being run in a hybrid manner, with an estimated attendance of 350 physical and virtual viewers.
Additionally, students from SMK Tarat and SMK Padawan are participating in a ‘Drone Piloting Workshop’, held in connection with the conference.
Various industries are also exhibiting their drones and applications. Majority of the presentation tracks throughlout Day 1 and 2 are accessible via Zoom webinars.
Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn is the patron of IConDA 2022.