Innovating Through Collaboration: Five Pakistani Universities Organize Global Moot in UMA, Spain Pakistan Ambassador to Spain HE Zahoor Ahmed participates as Chief Guest

The 7th edition of the esteemed Global Conference on Wireless & Optical Technologies (GCWOT24) took place at the Telecommunication Engineering School of the University of Malaga, Spain. Prof Pablo Otero and Prof. BS Chowdhry, General Chairs of GCWOT24, underscored the conference’s significance, describing it as a crucial international platform for researchers to exchange information on novel aspects of technology, application, and service development within the multidisciplinary framework of communication technologies.
The conference, jointly organized by the University of Malaga, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET) in Jamshoro, Pakistan, and Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) in Karachi, Pakistan, aims to foster a stimulating environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Moreover, GCWOT24 benefits from solid technical cooperation and support from the European Union’s KA107 International Credit Mobility (ICM) projects and the EU KA2 Capacity Building ACTIVE Project, further enhancing its global scope and impact.
This year marks a pivotal moment for GCWOT, as the conference welcomes three new sponsoring universities: the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) in Karachi, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIK) in Topi, and Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST) in Nawabshah, Pakistan. These institutions added to the intellectual diversity and expertise displayed during the conference. Prof Dr Mohammad Aamir, and Prof Enrique Nava, Chairs technical program committee mentioned that with the goal of fostering collaboration and promoting knowledge transfer, GCWOT24 promised to deliver groundbreaking insights into wireless, optical, and underwater communication technologies, and inspire innovative solutions that address the challenges of the digital age.
Ambassador to Pakistan in Spain, His Excellency Zahoor Ahmed, Chief Guest at the “Innovating Through Collaboration: GCWOT’24 and the ACTIVE Project” appreciated the highly anticipated international event that has brought together leading researchers and experts from around the world to exchange ideas, showcase breakthroughs, and foster collaboration in the fields of Wireless, Optical, and Underwater Communication Technologies. In his presidential address, Dr. Zahoor Ahmed highlighted the valuable contributions of Pakistani HEIs in fostering global linkages and collaboration to enhance excellence in emerging technologies and human resource development. He emphasized the importance of identifying follow-up actions from the conference and seeking advice on potential collaborators. Dr. Zahoor Ahmed also mentioned plans to request appointments with the rector mayor, the Andalusian assembly, and the technology park to further these initiatives.