IUBAT hosts two-day conference on use of tech in healthcare

A conference on Biomedical Engineering, Computer and Information Technology for Health (BECITHCon 2026) was held successfully at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT),

The conference was jointly organized by the IEEE Bangladesh Section and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) Bangladesh Chapter, with IUBAT as the host institution. It brought together researchers, academics, physicians, engineers, industry professionals, and students from Bangladesh and abroad.

Professor Dr Abdur Rab, vice chancellor of IUBAT, guided the conference as chief advisor. Professor Dr Shaikh Anowarul Fattah, faculty at EEE at BUET and chair of the IEEE EMBS Bangladesh Chapter, served as TPC Chair, while Dr Celia Shahnaz, faculty at EEE at BUET and vice chair of the IEEE EMBS Bangladesh Chapter, served as general chair.

Professor Dr Mohammed Imamul Hassan Bhuiyan, faculty at EEE at BUET and chair of the IEEE Bangladesh Section, and Professor Dr Md. Monirul Islam, professor and head of the Department of Civil Engineering at IUBAT, served as organizing chairs.

The welcome address was delivered by Associate Professor Dr Khadiza Akter, coordinator of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at IUBAT and TPC Secretary of BECITHCon 2026.

The conference featured renowned international researchers and speakers, including several IEEE Fellows. The program included eight invited lectures, 31 technical sessions, and a Technical Expert Forum covering emerging developments in biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, healthcare technology, medical imaging, biomedical devices, and health informatics.

An IEEE Humanitarian Technology Program was also held as part of the conference, highlighting technology-based solutions for community development and improved quality of life.

The closing session was chaired by Professor Selina Nargis, chief patron, treasurer and director of Administration of IUBAT, who delivered the vote of thanks to the organizers, authors, session chairs, participants, and contributors. Best Paper Awards were presented to outstanding research contributions during the closing ceremony.

The organizers expressed hope that BECITHCon 2026 will foster international research collaboration and inspire young researchers to contribute to technology-driven healthcare innovation in Bangladesh and beyond.