Department of Artificial Intelligence

18/08/2026

🚨 Call for Papers – ICACS'27 🚨
📢 8th International Conference on Advancements in Computational Sciences

The University of Lahore proudly announces ICACS'27, happening 2–3 February 2027! 🎓✨

Researchers, academics, students aur industry professionals ke liye ek shandar platform to showcase their groundbreaking work in Computer Science.

✅ 9 Major Tracks – AI/ML, NLP, Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, IoT, Robotics aur bohat kuch!
✅ Accepted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore & indexed in DBLP
✅ Extended versions of top papers eligible for JSCA Special Issue
✅ Distinguished Keynote Speakers from China, Canada, Sweden, Norway & Netherlands 🌍

📅 Important Dates:
🔹 Paper Submission Deadline: September 25, 2026
🔹 Acceptance Notification: December 10, 2026
🔹 Camera Ready Submission: December 28, 2026
🔹 Early Bird Registration: January 5, 2027

📍 Venue: University of Lahore, Pakistan
Link:https://easychair.org/account/signin?l=1966158706783427321.1787149612.e6f6b8fe

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of the region's leading computational sciences conferences! Submit your research today.

11/08/2026

Strengthening Academic Collaboration for ICACS’27

The Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Lahore is pleased to announce the successful signing of three Memorandums of Understanding with IEEE bodies for the 8th International Conference on Advancements in Computational Sciences — ICACS’27, scheduled to be held on 2–3 February 2027.
The MoU signing ceremony was held on Tuesday, 11th August 2026, marking an important milestone toward strengthening the technical and academic quality of ICACS’27.

The following MoUs were signed:

1. Technical Co-Sponsorship MoU between IEEE Lahore Section and The University of Lahore
2. Technical Co-Sponsorship MoU between IEEE Computer Society Lahore Chapter and The University of Lahore
3. Technical and Financial Co-Sponsorship MoU between IEEE ComSoc Lahore Chapter and The University of Lahore

The MoUs were signed by:

Prof. Dr. Yasir Saleem
Chair, IEEE Lahore Section

Mr. Kashif Bashir
Chair Chapter Coordination Committee, IEEE Lahore Section | IEEE ComSoc Lahore Chapter

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
Rector, The University of Lahore

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif
Chair ICACS’27 | Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Lahore

We are also grateful to the respected members who attended and supported this important ceremony:

Prof. Dr. Mehtab Afzal
HoD CS & IT Department | Co-Chair, ICACS’27

Dr. Ghulam Farooque
Co-Chair, ICACS’27

Dr. Fazeel Abid
HoD AI Department | Technical Committee Chair, ICACS'27

Dr. Erum Mehmood
Conference Secretary, ICACS’27

Mr. Muddassir Ahmed Bajwa
Finance Chair, ICACS’27

This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing research, innovation, and academic excellence in computational sciences.
We look forward to welcoming researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students to ICACS’27 at The University of Lahore.

08/08/2026

Successful Conclusion of the Workshop on Entrepreneurship

The Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Lahore, successfully concluded an insightful Workshop on Entrepreneurship as part of its Faculty Development Programme.

The session was led by Mr. Salim Ghauri, Founder & CEO of NETSOL Technologies and Professor of Practice, Faculty of IT, UOL, who shared valuable insights, practical experiences, and an entrepreneurial perspective with the faculty.

A highly engaging and inspiring session that encouraged innovation, leadership, and an entrepreneurial mindset. We sincerely appreciate Mr. Salim Ghauri for sharing his valuable time and expertise with us.

05/08/2026

Faculty Development Programme | Workshop on Entrepreneurship

The Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Lahore is pleased to host an inspiring Workshop on Entrepreneurship as part of its Faculty Development Programme.

We are honored to welcome Mr. Salim Ghauri, Founder & CEO of NETSOL Technologies and Professor of Practice, Faculty of IT, UOL, who will share his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, industry insights, and practical strategies for fostering innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset in academia.

📅 Date:7 August 2026
🕙 Time:10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Venue:M. H. Qazi Auditorium, 7th Floor, AHS Building

Join us for an insightful session designed to inspire innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking among faculty members.

03/08/2026

Day 2 Highlights – Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training

Day 2 of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training focused on the practical implementation of OBE principles. Faculty members engaged in hands-on activities related to writing measurable CLOs and PLOs, aligning assessments with learning outcomes, and applying effective course mapping techniques.

The session concluded with meaningful discussions, collaborative learning, and a strengthened commitment to delivering quality, outcome-focused education.

A sincere thank you to Prof. Dr M Imran (NUST Islamabd, Pakistan) and all participants for making the training a valuable learning experience.

03/08/2026

📚 Day 1 Highlights – Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training

The first day of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training was highly informative and engaging. Participants explored the core principles of OBE, including learning outcomes, constructive alignment, curriculum mapping, and effective assessment strategies.

The interactive discussions and practical activities provided valuable insights into designing student-centered learning experiences and enhancing the quality of higher education.

Looking forward to another productive day of learning and collaboration!

01/08/2026

📢 Special Issue – Call for Papers

The Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Lahore invites researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to submit their original research papers for the special issue of the Journal of Computational Science and Applications (JCSA) on "Advances in Machine Learning for Sustainable Smart Systems."

This HEC Category Y recognized, peer-reviewed, open-access journal offers no publication fee, global visibility, and an excellent platform to showcase innovative research in areas including Machine Learning, Smart Cities, IoT, Digital Twins, Healthcare, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Transportation, Industry 5.0, Robotics, and Cybersecurity.

🗓 Submission Deadline: 15 September 2026

We encourage the research community to contribute and be part of advancing impactful, sustainable, and intelligent technologies.

30/07/2026

🎉 A Huge Thank You!🎉

Our Two-Day Intensive Workshop on "Measuring What Matters: Attainment, Analysis & Continuous Improvement in Outcome-Based Education (OBE)" has successfully concluded! ✅

📍 Organised by the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Lahore.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed resource person, Prof. Dr. M. Imran (National University of Sciences and Technology – NUST, Islamabad), for sharing his invaluable expertise and insights on OBE with such passion and clarity! 👏

🙌 A big thank you to all our participants for their enthusiastic engagement, active participation, and commitment to continuous improvement in education. Your presence made this workshop a true success!

Together, we're building stronger foundations for outcome-based education!

30/07/2026