Organizers/Conference Committees
1. Patrons
Dr. Asif Raza, Rector, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Mr. Ibrahim Hasan Murad, President, ILM Trust and Board of Governors, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Mr. Abid Khan Sherwani, Director General, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
2. Convener
Dr. Nauman Khalid, Director School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
3. Chief Coordinator:
Dr. Hafiz Ubaid ur Rahman, School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Dr. Rafiq Ahmed, School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
4. Conference Chair
Dr. Nauman Khalid, Director School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Responsibilities
i. Overall planning, supervision, and financial management of the conference
6. Conference Secretary
Mr. Waqas Ashar
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Responsibilities
i. Planning of academic and social programs/tours.
ii. Oversee the development of conference programs Booklet.
iii. Issuing initial program updates.
iv. Communication of any updates/changes in the program to all concerned entities.
7. Finance Secretary
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Responsibilities
i. Oversee the finance-related activities
8. Editorial Committee
Dr. Nauman Khalid, School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmad, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhtar, Institute of Food and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Dr. Amna Sahar, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Dr. Zaheer Ahmed, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
Dr. Shinawar Wasim Ali, Department of Food Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab
Dr. Hafiz Ubaid ur Rahman, School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Dr. Mian Anjum Murtaza, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha
Dr. Imran Pasha, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Responsibilities
i. Content Writing for the scope of the conference, call for papers
ii. Writing Author’s 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.
9. Invitation Committee
Dr. Hafiz Ubaid ur Rahman
Dr. Rafiq Ahmad
Mr. Waqas Asghar
Responsibilities
i. Searching and invitation plenary speakers and participants. Reminding them for participation.
ii. Sending invitations to all concerned academic and research institutes for participation.
iii. Send out appropriate thank you notes after the conference.
10. Media and Web Site Committee
Mr. Rashid Iqbal
Ms. Zeerak Hassan
Responsibilities
i. Writing and content for website (with collaboration with the editorial committee)
ii. Designing, launching of the website
iii. Real-time updates on the website
iv. Publicity on Electronic/Print/Social Media
11. Reception Committee
Ms. Aqsa Akhtar
Ms. Sadia Aslam
Responsibilities
i. Reception of guests (national and international)
ii. Arrangements of hotels for participants
iii. Transportation to venue and accommodations
iv. Arrangement of food and beverages during sessions
v. Other related arrangements
12. Registration Committee Members:
Dr. Hafiz Ubaid ur Rahman
Dr. Rafiq Ahmad
Mr. Waqas Asghar
Responsibilities
i. Registration of participants before/on conference date, managing, and handing over conference material/cards, etc.
ii. Printing of certificates for participants
iii. Arrangements of souvenirs for distinguishing guest/plenary speakers
13. Finance and Marketing Committee
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Mr. Haris Ayub
Responsibilities
i. Arranging budget for conference
ii. Collection of funds from Funding agencies and industry
iii. Collaboration with other research and academic institutes
14. Event Scheduling Committee
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Mr. Haris Ayub
Responsibilities
i. Scheduling the sessions based on selected papers and invited speakers.
ii. Allocation of rooms for oral sessions.
iii. Audiovisual arrangements during the session.
iv. Management of Poster Exhibition
v. Management of Exhibition by Vendors/industries
vi. Maintaining the security of event with officials and students
15. Refreshment Committee
Mr. Wahab Nazir
Mr. Haris Ayub
Responsibilities
i. Manage the refreshment, lunch, and dinner-related arrangements.
ii. Sitting arrangement for senior citizens