The Department of Computer Science, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), in collaboration with the Catholic University of Mozambique, inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on Innovation in Management, Science, and Technology (ICIMST-2024) here on 28th October,2024. The two-day event is being held on 25th and 26th October 2024, with participation from academic and research institutions worldwide.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by Prof. Sushanta Karmakar, from IIT Guwahati, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Karmakar emphasized the importance of innovation in research and the vital role interdisciplinary collaboration plays in advancing knowledge.

In a significant highlight of the ceremony, a book on the Conference Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovation in Management, Science, and Technology, and Automation in Sports was officially released. This publication captures the research and discussions from the previous edition of the conference, serving as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers.

The Guest of Honor for the session was Prof. Doutor Nelson Amade, Vice-Reitor of the Catholic University of Mozambique, who highlighted the international significance of the conference and the growing collaboration between institutions. Another distinguished guest, Maiden Alfinete, from the Catholic University of Mozambique, also attended the event.

Throughout the two days of the conference, more than 70 research papers will be presented across multiple parallel sessions chaired by prominent dignitaries from reputed institutions such as NIT Rourkela, Chandigarh University, Guwahati University, Cotton University, Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology (Bangladesh), and Excel Engineering College, Tamil Nadu.

Following the inauguration, a workshop on "Advanced Research Methodology: Its Key Concepts and Roles in Research" was conducted, offering valuable insights into research approaches and methodologies for the attendees. The workshop aimed at enhancing the understanding of key research concepts, setting a promising tone for the conference's academic discourse.

ICIMST-2024 is set to provide an international platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their innovative ideas and contributions to the fields of management, science, and technology.