Under the guidance of the President of Ninevah University, Prof. Dr. Osama Al-Mashhadani, a university delegation participated in the activities of the Fifth ITEX Conference and Exhibition for Information Technology and Cybersecurity (ITEX5TH), held at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, with broad participation from government institutions as well as local and international companies specializing in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
The university delegation included Dr. Tamara Riyadh, Director of the Student Activities Department; Dr. Ahmed Nashwan Al-Dabbagh, Director of the Electronic Computing Center; and Eng. Harith Mahmoud, Cybersecurity Officer.
During its participation, the Ninevah University delegation held a number of meetings with representatives of participating companies and institutions to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in the fields of technology and cybersecurity. Discussions also addressed the possibility of providing training programs and professional development opportunities for students and university staff, contributing to the enhancement of their technical skills and strengthening the connection between the academic environment, labor-market needs, and the rapidly evolving technology sector.
As part of its participation, the university allocated a dedicated space at the exhibition to showcase a number of scientific and technological projects developed by students of the College of Electronics Engineering from the Departments of Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. The participating students were Ahmed Ezz Al-Din, Yousef Maher, Mohammed Fakhri, and Mohammed Nawfal.
The participation provided the students with an opportunity to present their projects and ideas to a distinguished group of academics, specialists, and representatives of technology companies and institutions. The showcased projects attracted considerable attention and interaction from attendees, reflecting the students’ strong academic and practical capabilities and their ability to apply academic knowledge to develop innovative technological solutions and projects.
Ninevah University is the first public university from Ninevah Governorate, and at the level of the northern region, to participate in this event. This participation reflects the university’s commitment to strengthening its presence at major technology events, opening broader opportunities for its students to engage with specialized institutions and companies, and supporting student projects and innovations.
At the conclusion of the conference and exhibition, Ninevah University was honored in recognition of its active participation and distinguished presence, in appreciation of its role in supporting scientific and technological initiatives, strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and the technology sector, and contributing to the development of the educational and research environment and Iraq’s ongoing technological advancement.
