American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) selected 214 research papers from more than 900 submissions for its fourth International Conference on Computing Advancements (ICCA 2026), bringing together researchers and technology experts to explore developments in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
The two-day conference, organised by AIUB’s Department of Computer Science in association with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), was held on 15–16 October at the university in Dhaka to promote knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary research and international collaboration, the university said in a press release on Saturday.
The conference received research submissions from 17 countries, with the 214 papers selected for presentation following a rigorous review process.
The selected research covered contributions from Bangladesh and 17 other countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and Canada.
Key areas of discussion included artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, data science and blockchain technology.
Researchers, scientists, academics and technology professionals from Bangladesh and abroad presented their findings and exchanged views on recent technological advances and emerging innovations.
AIUB Board of Trustees Founder Member and Vice Chairman Ishtiaque Abedin, who is also secretary general of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB), attended the inaugural ceremony as chief guest.
Other participants included AIUB Board of Trustees Member and former Vice Chancellor Carmen Z Lamagna, Vice Chancellor Professor Saiful Islam and Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) Dean Professor Dip Nandi, who served as programme chair of the conference.
FST Associate Dean Professor Khandaker Tabin Hasan, who served as general chair of the conference, and University of Dhaka Department of Computer Science and Engineering Chairperson Professor Md Abdur Razzaque also attended the inaugural ceremony.
AIUB Board of Trustees Founder Member and Chairman Hasanul A Hasan attended the closing ceremony on 16 October as chief guest.
Other attendees included AIUB Board of Trustees Founder Member Nadia Anwar, Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Md Abdur Rahman and Proctor Professor Manzur H Khan, alongside deans, associate deans and senior university officials.
Certificates and commemorative mementoes were presented to organisers and participants during the closing ceremony in recognition of their contributions to the conference.
The university said the conference provided opportunities for academic engagement, international networking and the exchange of research findings across computing disciplines.
It said the initiative was expected to strengthen international collaboration, encourage interdisciplinary research and create opportunities for joint research involving academics, researchers and technology professionals worldwide.
AIUB also reaffirmed its commitment to research excellence, technological innovation and expanding global academic collaboration.
