1. Patrons
Dr. Asif Raza TI (M), HI (M), Rector, UMT
Mr. Ibrahim Hasan Murad, President, ILM Trust and Board of Governors, UMT
Mr. Abid H. K. Sherwani, Director General, UMT
2. Convener
Dr. Nauman Khalid, Director School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, UMT
3. Chief Coordinators
Dr. Hafiz Ubaid ur Rahman, Department of Food Science and Technology, SFAS, UMT
Dr. Rafiq Ahmad, Department of Food Science and Technology, SFAS, UMT
Dr. Rizwan-ur-Rehman, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, SFAS, UMT
Dr. Zahoor Ahmed, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, SFAS, UMT
Responsibilities
i. Overall planning, supervision, and financial management of the conference
4. Conference Secretary
Mr. Waqas Asghar, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, SFAS, UMT
Responsibilities
i. Plan academic and social programs/tours
ii. Oversee the development of conference programs booklet
iii. Issue initial program updates
iv. Communicate any updates/changes in the program to all concerned entities
5. Finance Secretary
Mr. Wahab Nazir, Department of Food Science and Technology, SFAS, UMT
Responsibilities
i. Oversee the finance-related activities
6. Editorial Committee
Dr. Nauman Khalid (University of Management and Technology)
Dr. Asif Ahmad (Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi)
Dr. Amna Sahar (University of Agriculture Faisalabad)
Dr. Zaheer Ahmed (Allama Iqbal Open University)
Dr. Shinawar Waseem Ali (University of the Punjab)
Dr. Anwaar Ahmad (Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi)
Dr. Mian Anjum Murtaza (University of Sargodha)
Dr. Umer Ijaz Ahmed (Mian Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan)
Dr. Ubaid ur Rahman (University of Management and Technology)
Mr. Waqas Asghar (University of Management and Technology)
Responsibilities
i. Content writing for the scope of the conference, call for papers
ii. Compile author guidelines for submission of papers
iii. Templates for papers/posters
iv. Review of submitted papers before final presentation/submission
v. Publication of conference proceedings/collaboration with any journal to publish the presented papers
vi. Get feedback from participants for improvement
7. Invitation Committee
Dr. Hafiz Ubaid ur Rahman
Dr. Rizwan-ur-Rehman
Dr. Rafiq Ahmad
Mr. Waqas Asghar
Dr. Zahoor Ahmed
Responsibilities
i. Search and invite plenary speakers and participants, and reminders for participation
ii. Send invitations to all concerned academic and research institutes for participation
iii. Send out appropriate thank you notes after the conference
8. Media and Website Committee
Mr. Rashid Iqbal
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Ms. Aqsa Akhtar
Dr. Sadia Aslam
Responsibilities
i. Develop content for the website (in collaboration with the editorial committee)
ii. Design, and launch the website
iii. Real-time updates on the website
iv. Publicity campaign on electronic/print/social media
9. Reception Committee
Dr. Rafiq Ahmad
Mr. Rashid Iqbal
Dr. Zahoor Ahmed
Ms. Urooj Bakht
Responsibilities
i. Reception of guests (national and international)
ii. Arrangement of hotels and accommodation for participants
iii. Transportation to venue and accommodations
iv. Arrangement of food and beverages during sessions
v. Other related arrangements
10. Registration Committee
Mr. Rashid Iqbal
Ms. Urooj Bakht
Mr. Haris Ayub
Ms. Iram Aslam
Ms. Zoufishan Latif
Responsibilities
i. Registration of participants before/on conference date, managing and handing over conference material/cards, etc.
ii. Print certificates for participants
iii. Arrange souvenirs for distinguishing guest/plenary speakers
11. Finance and Marketing Committee
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Mr. Waqas Asghar
Mr. Rashid Iqbal
Ms. Aqsa Akhtar
Responsibilities
i. Arrange budget for conference
ii. Collect funds from funding agencies and industry
iii. Collaborate with other research and academic institutes
12. Event Scheduling Committee
Dr. Nauman Khalid
Dr. Ubaid ur Rahman
Dr. Rafiq Ahmad
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Mr. Waqas Asghar
Responsibilities
i. Schedule the sessions based on selected papers and invited speakers
ii. Allocate rooms for oral sessions
iii. Audiovisual arrangements during the session
iv. Manage poster exhibition
v. Manage exhibition by vendors/industries
vi. Maintain the security of the event with the help of OSSV officials and UMT Marshalls
13. Refreshment Committee
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Mr. Rashid Iqbal
Mr. Waqas Asghar
Responsibilities
i. Manage the refreshment, lunch, and dinner-related arrangements.
ii. Seating arrangements for senior citizens