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She Loves Tech 2023

"She Loves Tech" is the world's largest startup competition for women and technology. She

Loves Tech aims to be a worldwide platform with a strong dedication to bridge the funding disparity

for female entrepreneurs. We provide the much-needed global platform and a stage for entrepreneurs

to showcase, provide access to funding opportunities, and equipping them with skills and resources to

take their business to the next level. The platform hosts the most extensive startup competition for

women and technology on a global scale with

the mission to identify and expedite the most

exceptional entrepreneurs and cutting-edge

technologies and to create a profound and

positive impact. The primary objective of “She

Loves Tech” is to facilitate access to over U$1

billion in capital for businesses led by women

by 2030. Registration for the Global Startup Competition is now open.

COMSATS and Azerbaijan Forge ICT Cooperation

H.E. Rashad Nabiyev, the Minister for Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, during an

official visit to Pakistan visited the COMSATS Secretariat, and had a bilateral meeting with

Ambassador. Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, the Executive Director of COMSATS. They discussed

various technology projects for cooperation, focusing on IT and digitalization. Additionally, during his

visit, the Minister witnessed the signing of a Memorandum

of Understanding between COMSATS and the Innovation

and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) of Azerbaijan.

The MoU focuses on an ICT and Technology Training

Program aimed at skill development. The event was graced

by Ambassadors, diplomats from COMSATS' Member

States, along with numerous renowned technology experts

and innovators from Pakistan, associated with COMSATS' affiliates and partner organizations.

PITB's E-Fertilizer System Benefits Farmers

The e-Fertilizer Distribution System, a joint effort of PITB and

Punjab Agriculture Department, streamlines fertilizer purchase for

agriculture staff, dealers, and farmers. It fetches farmer's data from

the e-Gardawri database, allocating quota based on their land and


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crops. This system ensures fair and efficient fertilizer distribution, saving time and costs.

NUST Excels in Formula Electric Racing at FSUK

The Formula Electric Racing team from Pakistan Navy Engineering College, which is a respected part

of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), made a significant impact during their

participation in the prestigious

Formula Student UK 2023 event

held at the Silverstone Circuit.

In the intense competition, this team

stood out as the exclusive

representative from Pakistan and the

entire South Asian region within the

FS Class. In this class, participating

teams showcase cars of their own creation, demonstrating their design and construction skills. In the

midst of the assembly of over 100 teams worldwide, the Formula Electric Racing-NUST team

showcased extraordinary dedication and proficiency, achieving praiseworthy standings in diverse

events held during the competition. A notable accomplishment for the team was their attainment of the

5

th

position in the Cost Event, surpassing over 100 competing teams.

NASA Invites Pakistani Student for Inventing Anti-Sleep Glasses

Bisma Salangi, a Pakistani student, has brought honor to

our country with her remarkable invention, acknowledged

by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(NASA). This 13-year-old prodigy in the field of

computers has designed special anti-sleep spectacles,

aimed at preventing drivers from dozing off while driving

vehicles. Her innovation is a significant contribution to the

global endeavors of reducing traffic accidents and

enhancing road safety.

The anti-sleep glasses are equipped with advanced technology that can identify signs of tiredness by

tracking various indicators like steering patterns, lane deviations, and driver behavior. Once the

glasses detect any indication that the driver might be falling asleep, they promptly issue a warning.

This is made possible through sophisticated algorithms that analyze crucial factors such as eye

movement and facial expressions.


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Coventry University and NUST Launched Two New Scientific Labs

Coventry University collaborated with the National

University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) to

establish cutting-edge laboratories for the Internet of

Things (IoT) and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in

Pakistan. Led by Professor Ajmal Khan, Dean of

NUST School of Electrical Engineering and

Computer Science, the IoT facility is dedicated to

develop innovative solutions for local challenges and

contributing to societal progress by leveraging state-of-the-art technology to achieve unprecedented

levels of performance. The HRI laboratory, spearheaded by Professor James Brusey, Co-Director at

Coventry University's Centre for Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling (CSM), is

exclusively focused on comprehending, designing, and assessing robotic systems intended for

collaboration with, or usage by, individuals. Under the guidance of Professor Javaid Iqbal, who serves

as the Dean of NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, the HRI facility also

endeavors to harness advanced techniques such as artificial intelligence and computer modeling to

enhance the synergy between humans and machines, thus optimizing their collaboration. As part of the

new collaborative efforts between Coventry University and NUST, a significant initiative is the Master

Student Placements Program. This program will facilitate NUST students to engage in three-month

research placements at CSM during autumn 2023.

High-speed Internet Introduced in Swat

StormFiber, a renowned fiber-broadband provider, has

announced its expansion to the city of Swat. Swat is

renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich

cultural heritage. Recognized as the "Switzerland of

Pakistan," Swat has now become an integral part of

StormFiber's digital network as 23

rd

city to benefit

from its cutting-edge connectivity services. Successfully bringing 100% fiber-optic internet coverage

to the hilly region of Swat, showcases StormFiber's strong dedication to advanced digital

transformation across the country. The reliable and high-speed broadband ensures continuous

connectivity, becoming essential for Swat's influencers, entrepreneurs, and talented individuals. This

empowers them to connect globally and seize opportunities. This contemporary gateway has the

capacity to reshape education, industry, and tourism for the local residents in the region.


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COMSATS and Carol Technology to Collaborate for Technology-driven Initiative

The Commission on Science and Technology for

Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)

signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Carol

Technology. The objective of this agreement is to enable

collaborative research and development initiatives

focused on technological progress. COMSATS is an

intergovernmental organization comprising of 27 developing countries, with a primary focus on

promoting the development of science and technology in its member states. On the other hand, Carol

Technology is committed to providing advanced technical expertise, a skilled team, and specialized

knowledge to take an active role in collaborative research projects that cater to the specific

requirements of industries and academia. It stands as a pioneering entity in Pakistan that introduced

the utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for inspecting wind turbines.

Advanced Freezing Technology to Enhance Mango Export

Pakistani mango exporters are aiming to increase their

mango sales in China by adopting innovative methods.

They are exploring new approaches to extend the shelf life

and maintain the flavor of the mangoes. In the year 2022,

the quantity of mangoes exported to China was minimal.

One contributing factor to this was the limited freshness

retention, making it challenging to transport them over

longer distances.

To address this issue, two Pakistani companies have introduced a solution by

implementing a freezing technique for mangoes. This freezing technology extends the mangoes shelf

life to as long as a year while preserving their taste. Additionally, it aids in reducing the expenses

associated with transporting them over long distances. The freezing process selectively freezes only

the edible portions, making it a more efficient and cost-effective approach. The mangoes can be frozen

within a matter of minutes.

Trapping Light inside a Magnet

Research led by Vinod M. Menon and his team at The City College of New York reveals that

confining light within magnetic materials could significantly enhance their intrinsic properties. Strong

optical reactions within magnets play a pivotal role in advancing magnetic lasers, magneto-optical


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memory devices, and novel quantum transduction

applications. The researchers outlined the characteristics of

a layered magnet that accommodates tightly bound

excitons, which are quasiparticles known for their robust

optical interactions. This unique property allows the

material to independently capture light. Their experiments

demonstrate that the material's optical reactions to

magnetic influences are significantly more potent, surpassing those found in conventional magnets by

several orders of magnitude.

‘Smart Rust’ and Magnets that Purify Water

Researchers have created unique iron oxide nanoparticles, referred to as "smart rust," which have the

remarkable capability to actively purify their

surroundings. "Smart rust" possesses the ability to attract

a wide range of substances, such as oil, nano- and

microplastics, and even the herbicide glyphosate. The

specific substances it attracts depend on the type of

coating applied to the particles. Furthermore, due to the

nanoparticles' magnetic properties, they can be

effortlessly extracted from water using a magnet, along

with the pollutants they have captured. Presently, the

research team has made modifications to these particles,

enabling them to effectively capture estrogen hormones that could pose a threat to aquatic ecosystems.

The "smart rust" is not only cost-effective but also environmentally safe and capable of being

recycled. Researchers have showcased its effectiveness in tackling various types of contaminants,

highlighting the significant potential of this approach to substantially enhance water treatment

methods.

Photocatalytic System Converts Carbon Dioxide to Valuable Fuel

A collaborative research group comprising members from the City

University of Hong Kong has recently unveiled an enduring artificial

photocatalytic mechanism surpassing the efficiency of natural

photosynthesis. This innovative system emulates the functions of a

chloroplast, akin to those found in nature, effectively transforming


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carbon dioxide within water into methane, a valuable and efficient fuel source, through the utilization

of light. This breakthrough holds immense potential and may play a pivotal role in advancing the

objective of achieving carbon neutrality.

Earthquake Detection and Categorization through Fiber Optic Cables

Long fiber optic cables traverse through many regions, supplying the population with internet access.

Beneath the surface, these cables possess an unexpected

additional capability to detect and measure seismic

activity. To employ a fiber optic cable as a seismometer,

laser emitters are positioned at one end of the cable,

projecting light beams through the elongated, delicate glass

strands constituting the cable's core. Within the glass,

minuscule imperfections exist, reflecting a tiny fraction of the light back to the source, where it gets

documented. In this manner, each flaw serves as a traceable point along the fiber optic cable, typically

situated just below the surface. When seismic waves traverse the ground, the cable undergoes slight

movements, altering the light's travel time to and from these points. Thus, the imperfections spanning

the cable's length function akin to numerous individual seismometers, enabling seismologists to

monitor the movement of seismic waves.

Promising New Method for Precise Soil Carbon Estimates

Earth's soil contains significant reservoirs of carbon,

surpassing the carbon content found in the atmosphere. A

considerable proportion of this carbon within the soil exists in

an organic state, known as soil organic carbon (SOC), where

carbon molecules are bonded together. Nevertheless,

historical agricultural practices have considerably depleted

SOC through the release of carbon dioxide into the

atmosphere, thereby contributing to the ongoing issue of climate change.

For effective monitoring and sustainable management of SOC reserves within agricultural landscapes,

the development of a precise measurement technique is imperative. Regrettably, the current

methodologies employed to accurately assess SOC levels demand substantial resources and incur high

costs. In a recent research endeavor documented in the Geoderma journal, experts from the

Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) and ACES researchers have explored an innovative

sampling approach with the aspiration of enhancing the precision in estimating SOC reservoirs.


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Nanopore Tech Achieves Protein Variant Detection Breakthrough

While human cells possess around 20,000 genes responsible for encoding

proteins, the observed protein count within cells surpasses this figure

significantly, exceeding 1,000,000 distinct structures. These variations

arise due to post-translational modifications (PTMs), a process occurring

subsequent to protein transcription from DNA. PTMs introduce structural

alterations like the attachment of chemical groups or carbohydrate chains

to the constituent amino acids forming proteins. This leads to numerous

potential adaptations for a single protein chain.

Unveiling this variability holds the potential to reveal a plethora of

valuable insights that might completely transform our comprehension of cellular processes. To

surmount this challenge, a group of scientists under the guidance of researchers from the Department

of Chemistry at the University of Oxford has effectively created a technique for analyzing proteins

utilizing nanopore-based sensing technology. In this method, a controlled flow of water is employed to

capture and unravel three-dimensional proteins, converting them into linear chains that are then

threaded through tiny pores, designed to accommodate only individual amino acid molecules.

Distinctive alterations in structure are discerned by assessing alterations in an electrical current passed

through the nanopore. Diverse molecules induce specific disturbances in the current, thereby

bestowing them with a distinct signature.

3D Display Could Bring Touch to Digital World

Engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) have developed a 3D morphing display

using a grid of pliable robotic "muscles." These muscles create raised patterns when subjected to

external pressure. A group of researchers organized 100 Hydraulically Amplified Self-Healing

Electrostatic (HASEL) actuators in a grid formation.

These accordion-shaped actuators respond to

electric current by moving fluid within them,

leading to expansion and the creation of pop-up

effects. Brian Johnson, a former researcher at CU

Boulder, explained that the actuators incorporate

magnetic sensors to detect pressure. This feature

enables users to use magnetic wands to draw on

the surface of the display. The prototype display


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also boasts a faster operation compared to similar smart tablets, with each robot muscle capable of

activating up to 50 times per second.

Creating a 'Chemistry Assistant' from ChatGPT

Creating novel materials needs substantial time and

efforts. However, scientists hold optimistic prospects

that artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually

alleviate a significant portion of this workload. In a

recent research article, a group of researchers guided an

established AI model named ChatGPT to undertake a

particularly labor-intensive assignment, scouring

through scientific literature. Using the information acquired, they subsequently developed another

tool, a model designed to anticipate experimental outcomes. The team utilized prompts to guide

ChatGPT through three processes aimed at identifying and summarizing experimental details in

scientific papers. The prompts were meticulously designed to reduce the occurrence of model-

generated responses (hallucination) and to optimize the quality of the generated responses.

For analyzing text from scientific papers, the team directed ChatGPT using prompts, guiding it

through three processes to identify and summarize experimental details in the manuscripts. The

researchers designed these prompts meticulously to reduce the model's tendency to generate fictitious

responses (hallucination) and to ensure the highest quality responses. Unlike previous AI-based

endeavors, this approach doesn't necessitate coding expertise, and scientists can alter its focus by

adjusting the language in the prompts. The researchers have named this system the "ChatGPT

Chemistry Assistant." They believe it holds potential for diverse fields of chemistry as well.

Physicists of University of Jyväskylä Show Sound Transmission through Vacuum

Physicists associated with the Nanoscience Center at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland, have

proved that under specific circumstances, sound can

indeed be effectively transmitted through a vacuum

region.

In a recent scientific publication, they have

demonstrated that in certain scenarios, a sound wave

can effectively traverse or "tunnel" across a vacuum

gap between two solid materials, particularly if those

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piezoelectric materials, vibrations or sound waves induce an electrical response, and given that an

electric field can exist even within a vacuum, it becomes possible for these sound waves to be

transmitted across the gap. This phenomenon occurs when the gap's dimensions are smaller than the

wavelength of the sound wave. Notably, this effect is not confined solely to the audible range of

frequencies (Hz-kHz), but extends to ultrasound (MHz) and hypersound (GHz) frequencies as well.

The key stipulation is that the vacuum gap's size must decrease as the frequencies increase.

Innovative Technology Enables Fast and Reliable Development of Diagnostic Tests

A research group showcased a new method that

enables them to create quicker and more precise

diagnostic tests for disease detection, water quality

monitoring,

and

environmental

pollutant

identification. The innovative "protein nano-switch"

approach offers a substantial boost to the speed and

efficacy of creating analogous diagnostics. This is

achieved through a reduction in time requirements and an augmentation of success rates. This method

involves the customization of proteins to emulate ON/OFF switches, triggered by specific targets. To

illustrate the efficacy of this technology, the team directed their attention to a cancer chemotherapy

drug characterized by its toxicity and the need for continuous monitoring to safeguard patient well-

being.

A New Technology for a Brief Glimpse into the Human Body

The iMPI scanner offers novel insights into the

human body. Through this integrated imaging

technique, you can observe a narrowing within a

blood vessel, captured using conventional X-

rays, the scanner itself and a merged combination

of both methodologies. A collaborative group

comprising physicists and medical practitioners

from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

(JMU) has achieved a significant milestone by adapting an additional imaging technology for human

application—one that is devoid of radiation. This technology is known as Magnetic Particle Imaging

(MPI). The team has designed a portable scanner that allows the visualization of various dynamic

processes within the human body, including blood flow.


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New Technology Maps Rapid Electrical Signals in Plants

While it's widely recognized that the nervous system in humans and other animals transmits electrical

impulses, the question arises, do plants, devoid of a nervous system, also

possess electrical signals? Indeed, plants do generate electrical signals in

response to stimuli such as touch and stress factors, including wounds

inflicted by herbivores and damages to their roots. Unlike animals, which

can physically relocate, plants confront stressors in the very location they

are rooted in. Recognizing the significance of comprehending how plants

react to stress, Eleni Stavrinidou, who serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Science

and Technology at Linköping University (LiU) and leads the Electronic Plants group, emphasizes the

potential of this novel technology to make notable contributions within this realm of research. The

recently devised measuring apparatus comprises an extremely thin film embedded with electrodes.

With a thickness akin to that of plastic wrap employed for food covering, this film conforms to the

curvature of the plant's lobes. In their experimentation, the researchers delicately probed a sensory hair

and harnessed approximately 30 electrodes to gauge the signal within the lobe. Concurrently, they

captured the plant's movements on video to facilitate the correlation between the recorded electrical

signal and the subsequent closure of the Venus Flytrap.

Innovative Method Demonstrates Hydrogen-Electricity Combination for

Pharmaceutical Drug Synthesis

In response to the global demand for more environment friendly

methods of chemical production, a recent study conducted by

researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison highlights a

promising avenue. This involves the adaptation of hydrogen fuel

cell technologies, offering a potential solution to achieve greener

chemical manufacturing processes. The current research addresses

an additional challenge by utilizing electricity. A significant advancement in drug synthesis

necessitates substantial amounts of zinc metal for electron generation. However, working with zinc

poses complications and results in the generation of substantial environmentally harmful waste. The

researchers drew inspiration from hydrogen fuel cells, which employ hydrogen gas as the electron

source for electricity generation. The process under investigation requires an eco-friendly supply of

electrons. This can be achieved through the utilization of renewable electricity, resulting in minimal

waste generation. The endeavor to establish a hydrogen-based method for pharmaceutical production

resonates with the growing enthusiasm for a "hydrogen economy."


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SOURCES AND IMAGE CREDITS

https://www.shelovestech.org/competition

https://comsats.org/comsats-and-azerbaijan-to-cooperate-in-information-and-communication-technology-

sector/

https://pitb.gov.pk/node/9325

https://nust.edu.pk/news/nust-formula-student-team-clinched-an-overall-5th-position-in-the-concept-class-
category-in-formula

https://www.economy.pk/nasa-invites-pakistani-student-bisma-solangi-for-inventing-anti-sleep-glasses/

https://www.nasa.gov/stem/highereducation/index.html

https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/about-us/research-news/2023/coventry-university-and-nust-launch-

two-new-scientific-laboratories-in-pakistan/

https://techx.pk/stormfiber-unveils-high-speed-internet-in-swat/

https://comsats.org/comsats-and-carol-technology-formalize-understanding-to-collaborate-for-technology-

driven-initiatives/#:~:t

https://startuppakistan.com.pk/pakistani-mango-exporters-turn-to-advanced-freezing-tech-to-tap-into-

chines-market/

https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/news/ccny-scientists-trap-light-inside-magnet

https://www.acs.org/pressroom/newsreleases/2023/august/cleaning-water-with-smart-rust-and-magnets-

video.html#:~:text=Smart%20r

https://www.cityu.edu.hk/research/stories/2023/08/03/new-photocatalytic-system-converts-carbon-dioxide-

valuable-fuel-more-efficiently-natural-photosynthesis

https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/fiber-optic-cables-detect-and-characterize-earthquakes

https://aces.illinois.edu/news/new-method-has-promise-accurate-efficient-soil-carbon-estimates

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2023-08-04-nanopore-technology-achieves-breakthrough-protein-variant-

detection

https://cacm.acm.org/news/275311-3d-display-could-bring-touch-to-digital-world/fulltext

https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2023/august/turning-chatgpt-into-a-chemistry-assistant.html

https://www.jyu.fi/en/current/archive/2023/08/physicists-at-the-university-of-jyvaskyla-demonstrate-how-

sound-can-be-transmitted-through-vacuum

https://www.qut.edu.au/study/engineering/news?id=188669

https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/news-and-events/news/detail/news/ein-schneller-blick-ins-

menscheninnere/#:~:text=Physicists%20at

https://liu.se/en/news-item/fast-electrical-signals-mapped-in-plants-with-new-bioelectronic-technology

https://news.wisc.edu/new-approach-shows-hydrogen-can-be-combined-with-electricity-to-make-

pharmaceutical-drugs/#:~

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FORTHCOMING TECH EVENTS

PAKISTAN

In Vitro Assays in Microbiology

September 5 – 6, 2023, NUST, Islamabad

https://nust.edu.pk/events/in-vitro-assays-in-microbiology/

International Conference on Waste Business and Management

September 12 – 13, 2023, Quaid i Azam University, Islamabad

https://qau.edu.pk/events/international-conference-on-waste-business-management/

International Conference on CPEC, Sustainable Tourism Development for Women Empowerment
in Pakistan

September 14 – 15, 2023, Karakoram International University, Gilgit

https://fjwu.edu.pk/fjwu-events/international-conference-on-cpec-sustainable-tourism-
development--for-women-empowerment-in-pakistan/

5

th

International Conference on Emerging Trends in Bioinformatics and Biosciences

September 14 – 16, 2023, Hazara University, Mansehra

https://hu.edu.pk/public/bioinformatics/

Poultry Science Conference

September 21 – 23, 2023, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore

http://aims.uvas.edu.pk/LAMS/login.aspx

Tech Summit 23

September 29 – October 1, 2023, Expo Center, Johar Town, Lahore

https://techsummit23.com/

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International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Technology (ICETST, 2023)

October 2 – 6, 2023, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi

https://fjwu.edu.pk/icetst/

5

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International Conference on Innovative Biological and Public Health Research (IBPHR-2023)

October 11 – 12, 2023, Government College University, Lahore

https://gcu.edu.pk/upcoming-event.php?pg=IBPHR

21

st

International and 33

rd

National Chemistry Conference

October 23 – 25, 2023, Quaid i Azam University, Islamabad

https://qau.edu.pk/events/21st-international-1st-inter-islamic-33rd-national-chemistry-conference/

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st

International Conference on Climate-Induced Natural Disaster and Mitigation

October 30 – 31, 2023, Karakoram International University, Gilgit

https://www.kiu.edu.pk/upcoming-event/1st-international-conference-on-climate-indiced-natural-
disasters-and-mitigation

18

th

International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET 2023)

November 6 – 7, 2023, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar

https://www.icet.org.pk/2023/index.php

2

nd

International Conference Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21

st

Century, 2023

November 15

th

, 2023, Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi

https://conf-fs2023.rwu.edu.pk/

Conference on Architecture – History, Theory & Practice (CArch 2023)

November 16 – 17, 2023, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi

https://carch.neduet.edu.pk/

1

st

International Conference on Communication Networks & Embedded Systems 2023

December 5 – 6, 2023, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and
Technology, Haripur

https://paf-iast.edu.pk/event/1st-international-conference-on-communication-networks-embedded-
systems-2023/


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INTERNATIONAL

Small Business Expo 2023

September 6

th

, Los Angeles

https://www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com/city/los-angeles/

8

th

International Conference on Accelerating Biopharmaceutical Development (AccBio 2023)

September 6 – 8, 2023, Cambridge, USA

https://www.aiche.org/sbe/conferences/accelerating-biopharmaceutical-development-
abd/2023?gclid

25

th

International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education

September 7 – 8, 2023, Barcelona, Spain

https://epde.info/2023/

International Conference on Quantum, Atomic and Molecular Physics, QuAMP 2023

September 7 – 8, 2023, Glasgow, UK

https://iop.eventsair.com/quamp2023

7

th

International Conference on Engineering Technology and Innovation (ICETI 2023)

September 13 – 17, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia

https://www.iceti.org/

4

th

International Conference on Advances in Software Engineering (ASOFT 2023)

September 15 – 17, 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark

https://csity2023.org/asoft/index

EV Charging Infrastructure 2023

September 18 – 19, 2023, Toronto, Canada

https://www.canada.evcharging-infrastructure.com/

16

th

International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement 2023

September 18 – 22, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

https://www.iccc2023.org/

27

th

International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators, 2023

September 27 – 29, 2023, Leiden, Netherlands

https://www.sti2023.org/

International Conference on Computer Vision

October 2 – 6, 2023, Paris, France

https://iccv2023.thecvf.com/

International Conference on Medical Education 2023

October 7 – 10, 2023, Baku, Azerbaijan

https://icme-riphah.org/

5

th

Nuclear Forensics Conference (NuFor)

October 10 – 12, 2023, London, UK

https://iop.eventsair.com/nufor2023

9

th

International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET 2023)

October 27 – 28, 2023, Istanbul, Turkey

https://iceet.net/

3

rd

International Conference on Basic Sciences and Technology (ICBAST)

November 16 – 19, 2023, Antalya, Turkey

https://www.2023.icbast.net/

International Conference on Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry & Materials

December 12 – 14, 2023, NICE, France

https://iupac.org/event/nice-winter-2023/


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• 3D modeling and visualization
• Building information modeling
• Building code compliance

Contact us
Address:
Office 10, 3

rd

Floor, Fazal

Arcade, F-11 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Office A- 205, 2nd Floor C- Block, Dar
Plaza, Gilgit, Pakistan
Phone: +92-311-1907773
Email:

diamondarchitects5@gmail.com

Web:

https://diamondarchitects.com.pk/


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PASTIC serves as a gateway for Scientific
& Technological Information for R&D by
catering to the information needs of
researchers, entrepreneurs, industrialists,
educationists, policy makers and planners
through anticipatory and responsive
information services.

Technology Information Section works
exclusively for support and promotion of
technological information on trade and
industry in the country.

“Technology Roundup” is a news bulletin
that provides latest and innovative
technology news, and forthcoming events.
It also promotes products, technologies
and services globally in sectors such as
Agro Industry, Bio-Technology, Building
Material, Business, Chemicals,
Electronics, Energy, Fisheries, Food
Processing, Machinery, Packaging,
Mining, Pharmaceuticals and Textiles.

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