ICCCEEE Sudan- First IEEE conference in Sudan:Reflection

It has been great to participate and contribute to the first Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International conference on Computing, Electronics and Electrical Engineering (ICCEEE). The conference took place in Corinthian hotel, Khartoum.

The morning buzz, networking, the much awaited tea and coffee breaks all characterise conferences. 

The technical sessions running in different rooms and the scene of people running in and out to be

able to catch up that presentation of a paper that interests them.  The networking sessions which I

aimed to interact with as much people as I possibly can. That hidden voice in me telling me:

‘’This is not a normal conference you usually go to. This is in Sudan ‘’. For sure networking would be

different.  The words, the tones and the awkward starts to conversations.  All different and

enveloped in the happiness of the moment. We are all here in the first conference in Sudan. How

awesome!! How different.

As soon as the first day starts to pass by, it was evident, to most of those attending I guess, the

efforts of the volunteers. Their business, coming in and out, making sure things are in place for the

speakers, checking autobiographies, speakers, etc. They were super busy and every single one of

them was giving all what he/she has got.   As expected, the warmth of hospitality that they have

given the attendees was just incredible. I am sure the international delegate and especially the keynote 

speakers have felt it and would be something that they will remember for years to come. I believe it is 

never more fascinating to see such group work and feel the impact of what we are capable of doing. I

believe, and has always had the faith, in our potential. The fact is, setting our vision and working

together towards it, is the most shortest and effective path to success. It all starts with the mind-set,

attitude and willingness to grow and learn in the process. I am proud that our universities that has continued 

to bring  those volunteers, so keep learning and developing.  

It was amazing seeing the hard work of the volunteers, the youth of of Sudan,  learning from their  

mistakes and striving to deliver the best.  The speakers team, thank you for putting up

with my requests. Technical team, you guys has been great. I enjoyed working with you in technical

sessions.  The media team: your impact was felt all the time with a great coverage and photos.

 We started the conference with you pushing the limits in taking care of us(presenters and authors)

and we left with you as friends.

On another note, being able to catch up with my great teachers at the University of Khartoum was

wonderful: Dr Mohammed Ali and Dr Tahani Attia. It felt great seeing them again and embarking on

discussions with scent from the past carrying more hopes for the Future. Also Dr Karar, Dr Saad

and Dr Sharief Babikeir from the university of Khartoum.

This conference has been great start. It comes with great learning points and put us in the context and 

position of delivering more. This requires learning and reflecting on what could be improved upon. I am sure 

the volunteers and organising committee would hold a feedback meeting to evaluate everything.  

ICCEEE13 was a great step forward for research and education development in Sudan, those young 

volunteers have been an integral part of this. I am sure, with us working together, we can achieve more and 

step huge leaps forward Insha’Allah.

15  September 2013