1. IEEE INCC 2008 International Networking and Communications Conference Second Edition, May 1-4, 2008 School of Science and Engineering @ LUMS Access to world-class research in telecom from both inside and outside the region Conformance to highest technical standards through involvement of IEEE societies INCC 2008 Conference Brief – Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 http://www.lums.edu.pk/incc2008

2. IEEE INCC 2008 Technical Committee Total members: 33 LUMS: 5 Pakistan: 8 Region: 8 NA/Europe: 12 Academia: 26 Industry: 10 Received Papers Total papers: 85 Pakistan: 39 Region: 28 NA/Europe: 18 Well-balanced Regional and International representation INCC 2008 Conference Brief – Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 http://www.lums.edu.pk/incc2008

3. Academia Equipment Vendors Service Providers End Users INCC 2008 Conference Brief – Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 http://www.lums.edu.pk/incc2008 Place Pakistan/LUMS/SSE on the telecom research map Create awareness about existing education at LUMS and the SSE vision Contribute to the creation of a successful telecom ecosystem in Pakistan IEEE INCC 2008: Primary Goals Weakest Link in Pakistan Sprint, MCI Cisco, Lucent

4. Established Researchers Emerging Researchers 1.Tutorials on state-of-the-art telecom technologies 2.Opportunities to establish linkages with established researchers IEEE INCC 2008 1.High-quality technical program through rigorous peer-reviews 2.Opportunities to collaborate with leaders in the field Diversify while remaining focused! 1.Program Committee composition 2.Tutorial Presenters affiliation 3.Papers submitted for review 4.Sponsors INCC 2008 Conference Brief – Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 http://www.lums.edu.pk/incc2008

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