ICCIT 2024: A hub of innovation and sustainability at BUV

Following the grand success of 2023, BUV once again united leading experts, enthusiastic students, and innovative thinkers from all over the world to the International Conference on Innovation and Challenges in Computing and Innovative Technologies for a Sustainable Future (ICCIT) 2024. 

ICCIT 2024 brought together over 64 presentations during its two-day event (13 – 14 December), with speakers from all over the world, including the US, the UK, South Korea, India, Singapore, Vietnam, etc. Focusing on three dynamic themes—Emerging Research in Next-Generation Computing (including Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Gaming), Creative Approaches towards Vietnam’s implementation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and the Adoption of ICTs for Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning—the conference highlighted cutting-edge research and practical solutions to global challenges. It provided a platform for meaningful collaboration and dialogue among academics, industry professionals, and students, driving forward innovation and sustainability. 

The organisers and keynote speakers of ICCIT 2024

Towards a Technology-Driven Future 

The conference featured two prominent keynote speakers: Dr. Le Anh Ngoc, Director of Swinburne Innovation Space, who discussed the transformative role of shaping smart cities and sustainable futures; and Prof. Sheshikala Martha, Associate Dean and Head of School, Computer Science and AI, SR University, who provided an insightful exploration of artificial intelligence’s potential to solve global challenges ethically. Their presentations inspired participants to envision how technology could drive positive changes in today’s complex world. 

Prof. Sheshikala Martha, Associate Dean and Head of School, Computer Science and AI, SR University delivering her keynote speech

Dr. Le Anh Ngoc, Director of Swinburne Innovation Space, at ICCIT 2024

A standout feature of ICCIT 2024 was the impactful contributions from BUV students, whose research addressed a variety of current and critical topics: 

• Ha Huong Thao (2110CCP) with “Anonymity in the Age of Digital Art”. 

• Vu Trinh Hong Duc (2110CCP) and Alex Gaja Ortega, Associate Lecturer at BUV, with “The Digital Harvest”. 

• Hoang Y Lan (2101CCP) with “League of Legends and its Aesthetic Influence”. 

• Vu Dai Duong (2110CS) with “Privacy-preserving techniques for pseudonymization of sensitive data in IDS”. 

• A Computer Science team, including Do Duong Quang Minh, Nguyen Minh Hieu, Hoang Minh Sang, Nguyen Hoang Minh, and Phung Ngoc Diep with “Implementing Dynamic Application Security Testing for Software Defined Networks”. 

• Ta Tuan Minh (2210CT) with “Integration Solutions Between Edge Computing and IoT Devices”. 

Student researchers took the central stage at ICCIT 2024

Reflecting on his participation, Do Duong Quang Minh shared: “I have always been interested in the intersection of security and networking. Implementing a Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tool intrigued me as a way to enhance security and detect vulnerabilities dynamically. Participating in ICCIT has been an invaluable experience. It has broadened my understanding of current trends and challenges in technology and networking. I gained insights from diverse research presentations, learned from experts in the field, and received constructive feedback on my work.” 

Empowering Innovation and Collaboration 

ICCIT 2024 underscored BUV’s role as a leader in fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability. The conference provided a platform for groundbreaking ideas and strengthened connections between academia and industry. 

The conference garnered numerous thought-provoking discussions

“It was inspiring to see diverse perspectives from presenters across countries and disciplines. Each brought unique insights that sparked meaningful discussions and collaborations, reflecting ICCIT’s mission to drive innovation and solutions for a sustainable future,” Assoc. Prof. Anchit Bijalwan, Chairman of ICCIT 2024, reflected on the event. 

As the event concluded, it left participants with a sense of purpose and determination to continue leveraging technology for global betterment. BUV’s unwavering support for its students and its dedication to addressing global challenges through innovation reaffirms its position at the forefront of academic excellence and societal impact.