International Conferences on Agricultural & Food Science (2017 ICAFS) and Biotechnology and Bioengineering (7th ICBB) were held at Virtual University of Pakistan, M.A Jinnah Campus Lahore.  Large number of national educationist and delegates from USA, Canada, China, Japan, Nigeria, Sudan, Turkey, Jorden, Malaysia and Jammu & Kashmir participated in these mega events. The joint conferences were organized by Asia-Pacific Association of Science, Engineering and Technology (APASET) and held by Virtual University of Pakistan, in collaboration with Punjab Agricultural Research Board, Zoological Society of Pakistan and South-Central University For Nationalities.
 

These conferences provided a unique forum where innovative developments in Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, Animal Science & Biotechnology, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Food Science & Nutrition, Agricultural Resources, Environment & Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture Sustainable, Economic and Management issues were exchanged and discussed by all stakeholders.



In the opening ceremony, Dr. Naveed A Malik, Rector Virtual University of Pakistan inaugurated the conferences. In his inaugural address, he warmly welcomed the delegates from all over the world and appreciated the efforts of Prof. Dr. Masroor Ellahi Babar, Dean Faculty of Science and Technology, and his team. Dr. Jun Li, Deputy Dean of College of Pharmacy, South-Central University for Nationalities delivered a speech on "Biotechnology and Bioengineering in 2030".

 
 

Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhtar, President, Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Centre graced the event as chief guest for 2017 ICAFS & 7th ICBB. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Vice Chancellor, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Prof. Dr. Abdul Rauf Shakoori, Director, School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Prof. Dr. Kausar Abdulla Malik, Dean of Postgraduate Studies, F.C. College Lahore , Dr. Noor Ul Islam, Chief Executive  Punjab Agricultural Research Board Lahore, Dr. Johar Ali, member Animal Sciences, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Guanghui Yu, Deputy Dean of College of Life Sciences in South-Central University for Nationalities and renowned educationists from different countries were the guest of honour.

 
 

Total of 70 poster presentations and 50 research papers were presented in the event. Renowned scientists across the world presented their research work and plenary talks in event. An international lineup of keynote speakers include Professor Dr. Peiqiang Yu, University of Saskatchewan Canada, Prof. Dr. David C. Sands, Montana State University USA, Prof. Dr. Guanghui Yu, South Central University of Nationalities China, Dr. Khurram Bashir, University of Tokyo Japan and Prof. Dr. Xianju Huang, South Central University China. A large number of scholars, faculty members and students attended the event.


 

ICBB is an academic conference since 2012. The 2018 conference is under preparation and we welcome scholars and researchers to participate our future events.

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