DOHA: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Annual Research Conference (ARC ’14) has announced the agenda to address the country’s cyber security grand challenge, focusing on computing innovations to protect its cyber infrastructure.
The conference on November 18-19 will bring together experts from Qatar and key entities of Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D), including Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), as well as international experts.
QCRI is focused on tackling large-scale computing challenges that address national priorities for growth and development to help build Qatar’s innovation and technology capacity.
By leveraging its strength in big data and social network analytics, Arabic language technologies, and distributed systems, QCRI leads research efforts to create new defensive and offensive technologies to protect Qatar against cyber vulnerabilities.
QF R&D is one of the main pillars of QF and has been active in promoting the foundation’s vision of cultivating life-long learning, with ARC’14 as its flagship event in science and research in Qatar.
Dr Ahmed K Elmagarmid, Executive Director, QCRI, said, “As international experts come together in Doha to discuss the future of technology research excellence, we are reminded of Qatar’s rise in global prominence and expansive international network.
“Now more than before, Qatar relies heavily on computing and networking technologies to stay connected globally and multiply its capabilities to meet demands, which requires a secure cyber infrastructure.
“Through the cyber security grand challenge, we are focused on developing research solutions to prepare and protect Qatar against cyber vulnerabilities, and support continued and sustained operations.”
Technology innovation and advanced computing will also be discussed in the context of humanitarian response.
The event will offer thought-provoking panel discussions, technical presentations and debates where experts will share constructive experiences and innovative approaches towards world-class research and innovations.
Abstract submissions have been chosen on merit and will be presented by local scientists on how to help address, lead and guide the computing research agenda.
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