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Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition 2019

29 Oct2019
01 Nov2019
  • 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Qatar National Convention Center

Organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC), Qatar IT Conference & Exhibition (QITCOM), is the largest information and communication technology showcase in Qatar, and brings together local, regional and international leaders, policy makers, the world’s large-scale ICT consumers along with technology providers showcasing their latest innovations.

Now in its fifth edition, QITCOM 2019 will showcase innovative and disruptive technologies while creating a knowledge sharing platform for government organizations, academia, businesses and consumers.

HBKU is participating as a silver sponsor for this year’s event, an opportunity to actively leverage synergies with local and international partners to facilitate expertise and build capacity in Qatar and the region to solve critical challenges facing our cities and urban environment. 

HBKU’s participation during QITCOM: 

  • Main Exhibition: A booth showcasing real-life demos and innovative solutions on Artificial Intelligence, Security, the Internet of Things, as well as online learning through the College of Science and Engineering, Qatar Computing Research Institute, and edx.org
  • Tasmu: A booth showcasing innovative solutions supporting the deployment of smart cities in Qatar
  • B2B Matchmaking: Experts from HBKU will be present during the conference to connect with local and global investors. Visit the HBKU booth to register!

Delegates from HBKU will be present during the conference for a series of lectures:

DATE/TIME LOCATION SPEAKER TALK
DATE/TIME:

October 30 at 11:00 am

LOCATION:

Room 2, Hall 9

SPEAKER:

Amine Bermak, College of Science and Engineering (speaker)

TALK:

Digital Disruptions and Business Opportunities in Urban Economies

DATE/TIME:

October 30 at 11:00 am

LOCATION:

Auditorium, Hall 9

SPEAKER:

Husrev Taha Sencar, Qatar Computing Research Institute (moderator)

TALK:

Implementing Cybersecurity Policies in Digital Public Services and Infrastructures

DATE/TIME:

October 31 at 1:30 pm

LOCATION:

Auditorium, Hall 9

SPEAKER:

Gabriele Oligeri, College of Science and Engineering (speaker)

TALK:

Cybersecurity Challenges in the IoT-Enabled City

 

For more information and registration: https://qitcom.qa/#section-competitions-wrapper