ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Over1,000 students from 50 prestigious universities across the country gathered at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) Wah Campus recently to participate in the 20th edition of the highly anticipated national IT event titled ’Visio Spark 2024.’
Organized by CUI’s Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical Engineering, and Department of Mechanical Engineering, the event featured a series of 17 thrilling competitions in fields ranging from Information Technology to Engineering, a news release said.
With participants showcasing their skills and knowledge, the event reflected the vibrant spirit of innovation and the immense potential of Pakistan’s youth.
The opening ceremony was attended among others by Rector of CUI, Prof. Dr Sajid Qamar; Mukhtar Ahmad, Operational Finance Lead at Crescent Bahuman Limited; and Prof. Syed Kamail Tayabi, President of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Science Foundation.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid (T.I.), Director of CUI Wah Campus, acknowledged the hard work and dedication behind the event’s success.
He emphasized that Visio Spark was more than just a competition — it’s an avenue for students to merge innovation with entrepreneurship.
In his address, CUI Rector Prof. Dr Sajid Qamar lauded the participation of universities from across Pakistan, highlighting the integral role that CUI graduates were playing in both national and international progress through their innovative projects and startups.
He expressed pride in CUI’s commitment to fostering talent that derived not just individual careers, but also contributed to local and global communities.
Prof. Syed Kamail Tayabi, President of the ECO Science Foundation, emphasized the critical role of innovation and entrepreneurship in today’s rapidly evolving world.
He encouraged students to use opportunities like Visio Spark to transform their ideas into tangible solutions that could benefit society.
The competition was full of excitement, with students competing in a wide range of challenges, including Quiz Competitions, Software Projects, On-Spot Programming, Poster Competitions, Mobile App Development, E-Gaming (FIFA and TEKKEN), Web Development, Logo Design, Code Debugging, Speed Wiring, ROBO Race, MATLAB Guru, Circuit Troubleshooting, Idea Competitions, Ad Competitions, and CAD Clash.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Chief Marketing Officer at PSEB Amir Anzur highlighted the importance of strong industry-academia collaborations and offered full support for future iterations of the event.
He encouraged students to remain at the forefront of technological advancements to stay competitive in the evolving job market.
During the ceremony, the Director Campus presented awards to the top-performing students and competition winners. Their achievements were recognized with prizes and certificates, celebrating their exceptional talent and hard work.
Visio Spark 2024 not only showcased the incredible potential of Pakistan’s students but also underscored the importance of events that bring together academia, industry, and young innovators for a brighter future in technology and engineering.
“Visio Spark 2024” lights up CUI Wah Campus with innovation, talent
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