LAHORE  -   Two-day International Conference on “Recent Advances in Computer Sciences and Information Technology” concluded at the main campus Township of University of Education, here on Wednesday. As many as 21 leading IT experts from 10 countries including USA, Japan, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia participated in the conference. During the two-day conference, national and international researchers also presented 120 research papers. The chief guest of the closing ceremony was Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Khalid Mehmood, while the Vice-Chancellor University of Education, Lahore Professor Dr. Muhammad Alam Saeed performed the duties of the presidency. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Punjab University Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood said that undoubtedly the brilliance of the 21st century is largely due to information technology because it improves efficiency and speed in every field of life. The computer was invented to meet the ever-increasing needs and demands of modern man. The question is how the computer can help more people and accordingly what kind of program (software) should be developed for this machine (computer system). Known as Today, doctors, engineers, draftsmen, media persons, businessmen, bankers and even individuals need computers. Financial transactions around the world, the entire supply chain, rail and ship travel, energy control, defense equipment and the entire defense system, the judicial system, the preparation of all Meteorological Department reports and satellite activities need information technology, he added. The chief guest emphasized the importance of giving special attention to this sector to maximize its potential benefits. University of Education deserves to be congratulated for realizing the importance of the most imperative need of the day and organizing a wonderful International Conference, where IT experts from all over the world came together at one place to share their experiences, he added. On the occasion, Vice Chancellor University of Education, Lahore, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Alam Saeed said that the University of Education has always given priority to its main objective of education and training keeping in mind the requirements of the modern age. Today’s conference is proof of our determination. As the current century began, a new era of technology also began, and since then, technology has had a profound impact not only on daily life but also on the field of education.