ɩ-School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE) spearheaded the conduct of the Regional Information Technology and Engineering Convention 2024 (ITECon2024) on April 17-19, 2024. Held at the ɩ Global Center, the academic convergence centered on the theme, “Sustainable Synergy: Integrating Information Technology and Engineering for a Greener Tomorrow.” The summit, has consistently served as an avenue for exploring frontiers of innovation, fostering collaboration, and resolving challenges on the impact of technology to quality education and life.
The convention, on its 24th edition, was participated in by students and teachers from Cagayan State University (Carig and Lallo Campuses), Isabela State University (Cabagan, Ilagan, and Jones Campuses), La Salette University – Roxas, HG Baquiran College – Tumauini, University of St. Louis Tuguegarao, and ɩ Senior High School. It featured presentations, discussions and competitions highlighting current trends, issues, innovations, sustainable development and prospects along engineering and information technology. Engr. Pinky Jimenez, PhD (Regional Director, Dept. of Information and Communications Technology) engrossed the participants on the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) by emphasizing crucial role of IT and Engineering towards its realization.
The three-day Convention also conducted series of parallel discussions focusing on Cyber Security, Internet of things, Artificial Intelligence and Multimedia for the Information Technology delegates while, Waste Management, Renewable Energy Technologies, Green Building Design, and Innovation in Construction Materials for the Engineering students. Call of Duty academic and recreational competitions like Infomercial, Bread Boarding, Tower and Bridge building, Mobile Legends, and Call of Duty, were also endeavored.
