Online Continuous Professional Development Seminar on "The Future of Smart Cities" Organized by DEE, LCWU in Collaboration with PEC, 19th December 2024
The Department of Electrical Engineering (DEE) at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), in collaboration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), successfully conducted an online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar on the topic "Future of Smart City" on December 19, 2024. This event aimed to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among professionals, students, and faculty members, focusing on the transformative potential of smart city technologies in shaping sustainable urban futures.
Mr. Atif Jamil is a seasoned Solution Director and expert in Smart City technologies, 5G, IoT, AI, and digital smart city platforms. Mr. Atif actively contributes his wisdom and experiences for emerging technologies research and innovative digital solutions development to create citizen centric value across key city stakeholders for the future smart city developments. This session provided an opportunity to foster collaboration between industry and academia. Participants shared innovative ideas, including concepts for fully automated future smart cities, improving air quality, integrating autonomous cars with existing safe and smart city implementations in Pakistan, and enhancing mental health using biomedical sensing technologies.
Discussions also touched on how robots could become part of the human workforce in the future, the key research areas for developing future talent, and potential publications for LCWU to contribute to smart city advancements in Pakistan. Mr. Atif highlighted the latest advancements in smart city development, emphasizing the integration of digital solutions to enhance urban infrastructure, improve resource efficiency, and create more livable environments. His in-depth analysis and practical examples inspired attendees to adopt innovative approaches to urban planning and development.
The seminar attracted a diverse group of professionals from leading organizations, including representatives from Fescon (Pvt) Limited, Sindh Building Control Authority, Solutions Engineering Pvt Ltd, Energy Alternatives, and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). The presence of industry experts such as project engineers, assistant directors, marketing executives, and academic professionals enriched the discussions and illuminated the real-world challenges and opportunities associated with smart city initiatives.
Additionally, students and faculty members from LCWU attended the seminar with great enthusiasm. The event provided valuable insights into the future of urban development and demonstrated the role of emerging technologies in addressing critical urban challenges, such as population growth, environmental sustainability, and resource optimization.
The seminar concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session, where participants actively interacted with Mr. Atif Jamil. The session encouraged meaningful discussions on the benefits, drawbacks, and scalability of smart city solutions. Attendees also shared their perspectives and posed thoughtful questions, which Mr. Atif addressed comprehensively. The DEE at LCWU remains committed to fostering academic and professional growth by organizing such impactful seminars and collaborative events. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the department continues to empower the next generation of engineers to lead the way in technological innovation and sustainable development.
Dr. Sadia Murawwat, Chairperson of the Department, and Dr Faiza Iftikhar, PEB Coordinator at LCWU, expressed gratitude to the participants for their active engagement and emphasized the importance of such initiatives in fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing among engineers.
