University of Wah (UoW), in collaboration with Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), organized the 4th Joint Conference on Academia’s Collaboration with Industrial Organizations (CACIO-2024). The conference aimed to bridge the gap between industrial needs and academic research by promoting research training, career development, and knowledge enhancement.
Mr. Shafiq Ahmad, DICR & Member POF Board, graced the occasion as chief guest, in his address, he stressed on the importance of Industry-Academia Linkages (IAL) and the vital role that academic institutions can play in solving the problems faced by the industries in Pakistan.
Mr. M. Khalid Farooq Qazi, Senior Vice President, RCCI being the guest of honour also emphasized on the importance of IAL and the support of RCCI for this cause, highlighting that contributions of innovative ideas from academic institutions can significantly reduce the budgets of major industrial setups.
Dignitaries, eminent personalities, and representatives from well-reputed industrial and academic sectors of Pakistan participated in the conference.
UoW & POF were appreciated by researchers and attendees for promoting productive discussions and valuable insights on the Industrial-Academia linkages.
