NED University of Engineering and Technology was honorably bestowed the responsibility of hosting a Regional Showcasing Event in collaboration with HEC’s Regional Center on 27th September 2017, at Main Auditorium.

The purpose of this showcasing event was to highlight the strong impact R&D activities bring about in Higher Education within Pakistan. The development of the society’s economy has been significantly impacted in the positive by these R&D activities at HEI’s.

Higher education Commission since its establishment back in 2002 has achieved various milestones mainly it has strived to promote higher education in Pakistan through equitable access to quality education of international standard, technology readiness and advancement in Research and Development. With tremendous hard work during these fifteen years, HEI’s in Pakistan have attained excellence in leadership, governance and management. It was through the strengthening of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation that a cultural transformation came into being. The results led to the implementation of a Modern University Management System.

Vice chancellor of NED U niversity Dr. Sarosh H. Lodi welcomed Chief Guest , Guest of Honor, Vice chancellors ,faculty members and students of prestigious universities of Karachi. Session was Chief Guested by Governor of Sindh Mohammad Zubair who highlighted the efforts taken by the government in the education sector in Sindh region. Guest of Honor of the ceremony , the Acting Executive director of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Dr. Raza Bhatti also mentioned that the today’s success of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan is the result of immense hard work practiced by all HEI’S during past fifteen years and the journey will be to continue to pursue excellence in relevant fields.

Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Iqra University, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Sindh Madrassutul Islam University, Dadabhoy University, DHA Suffa University, Bahria University and NED University of Engineering and Technology, participated in the event and showcased more than one hundred and fifty projects in the exhibition.

The event also marked the presence of high number of representatives from industries including judges from Pak-China Motors, Streit Pakistan Pvt. Ltd., Senofeng, and Phoenix Safety Consultants. The shortlisted projects will participate in the HEC celebration of 15 years completion in Islamabad representing their universities.