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📸 Highlights from IEEE COMPAS 2026 | 9–10 October 2026
The IEEE 3rd International Conference on Computing, Applications and Systems (COMPAS 2026) successfully concluded on 10 October 2026 at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), University of Dhaka, and Bangla Academy, Dhaka.
Organized by the IEEE Computer Society Bangladesh Chapter and hosted by the Department of CSE, University of Dhaka, the two-day international conference brought together distinguished researchers, academics, industry leaders, and technology professionals from Bangladesh and abroad to share innovative research and explore emerging advancements in computing and technology.
The conference featured keynote speeches, technical sessions, industry talks, and research presentations covering Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, High-Performance Computing, Intelligent Systems, and other advanced computing disciplines. The second day included the third and fourth keynote sessions, highlighting recent technological developments, emerging research directions, and their practical applications.
A notable highlight was the panel discussion titled “Beyond AI Adoption: Redefining Teaching, Assessment and Research in Higher Education,” featuring Professor Dr. Md. Haider Ali (University of Dhaka), Dr. M. Julius Hossain (University of Southampton, UK), Professor M. Sohel Rahman (BUET), Mohammad Towrit (CEO, BdREN), and Mohammad Ali (MD & CEO, Pubali Bank). The session was moderated by Professor Dr. Md. Mamun-Or-Rashid, Organizing Chair of COMPAS 2026. The discussion emphasized responsible AI integration in higher education, academic integrity, research innovation, and stronger industry–academia collaboration.
The closing ceremony, held at the Abdul Karim Sahityabisharad Auditorium, Bangla Academy, was attended by Professor Dr. A B M Obaidul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka; Md. Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan, Secretary of the ICT Division; Professor Dr. Md. Obaidur Rahman, Chair of the IEEE Computer Society Bangladesh Chapter; and Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Razzaque, Chairman of the Department of CSE, University of Dhaka, and General Chair of the conference.
📊 COMPAS 2026 received 616 research paper submissions, of which 212 were accepted, representing an acceptance rate of approximately 34.4%. Three outstanding research papers received Best Paper Awards, with cash prizes of BDT 35,000, BDT 25,000, and BDT 20,000, respectively.
The distinguished speakers emphasized the importance of research excellence, advanced computing infrastructure, responsible AI adoption, and meaningful collaboration among academia, industry, and policymakers to accelerate Bangladesh's technological advancement.
Building on the success of its previous editions, IEEE COMPAS 2026 marked another significant milestone in promoting international research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and technological innovation. The conference provided a valuable platform for researchers and professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of computing.
📷 Some memorable moments from IEEE COMPAS 2026!