UIT University has announced the STEM Horizon Conference 2026, inviting students, final-year students, researchers and professionals to present their research, innovations and final-year projects at the two-day event in Karachi. The conference will take place on November 4 and 5, 2026, at UIT University under the theme “Connect | Innovate | Build a Smarter Tomorrow.” Participants have been invited to submit extended abstracts for consideration, with the submission window running from September 15 to October 10, 2026. The conference is being positioned as an interdisciplinary platform where members of the STEM community can present their work, receive feedback and connect with researchers, industry representatives and academic professionals.
The conference will provide participants with an opportunity to showcase research, innovation projects and final-year work before researchers, experts and peers. According to the announcement, the event is intended to facilitate feedback on submitted work while also allowing participants to expand their academic and professional networks. Students and researchers can use the conference as a platform to present their ideas and engage with members of the wider STEM community. The organizers have also highlighted opportunities for participants to connect with industry and academic leaders, bringing together people working across different areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The focus on final-year projects also provides university students with an avenue to present their academic work to an audience beyond their own institutions.
STEM Horizon Conference 2026 will bring together several IEEE organizations and communities as part of its collaboration network. These include IEEE Humanitarian Technology Activities Region 10, IEEE Women in Engineering Karachi Section, IEEE Student Branch at UIT University, IEEE Education Society Karachi Section and the IEEE Women in Engineering UIT University Affinity Group, alongside UIT University itself. The involvement of these organizations places research, education, technology and professional networking among the key areas of the conference. The event also highlights Artificial Intelligence and innovation through its associated focus areas, while the broader program is open to research and projects across the STEM spectrum. Participants will be able to engage with an interdisciplinary research community during the conference at UIT University in Karachi.
Applicants are required to submit a two to four-page extended abstract in PDF format using the IEEE template. The submission period is open from September 15 through October 10, giving interested participants until the stated deadline to prepare and submit their work. The registration fee is Rs. 1,500 for general participants, while women and IEEE members can register for Rs. 1,000. The conference will be held at UIT University, Karachi, Pakistan, on November 4 and 5. Through STEM Horizon Conference 2026, UIT University is bringing together students, researchers and professionals around research presentation, innovation and academic collaboration, with the extended abstract process providing participants an opportunity to have their work considered for presentation at the event.
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