An international student conference titled “MIT Leading Edge International Student Conference” jointly organised by Haileybury Bhaluka and MIT for the first time in Bangladesh has concluded at the permanent campus of Haileybury Bhaluka recently.

At the end of the conference, Haileybury Bhaluka’s Headmaster Simon O Grady said bringing the “MIT Leading Edge International Student Conference” to Bangladesh represents a significant milestone for the country.

“It not only highlights our commitment to fostering global partnerships in education and innovation but also showcases the immense talent and potential of our youth on the international stage,” said Simon O Grady.

It provided five days of hands-on knowledge about various innovative activities and their management, including underwater robotics and innovative engineering designs for sustainable climate change.

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On the last day of the conference, MIT's Edgerton Center awarded certificates to the participating students in the presence of Haileybury Bhaluka’s founding Headmaster Simon O Grady, Haileybury Bhaluka's Advisor and also the former Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Professor SMA Faiz, Academic Director Dr. Sandeep Ananthanarayanan and the MIT faculty members and MIT graduates.

Parents of the hundred students who participated in the five-day conference and Chairman of Best Holdings Limited Amin Ahmed were also present.

Throughout the conference, participants engaged in hands-on experience in expanding their engineering and innovation capabilities to advanced levels under the supervision of the MIT faculty members and graduates, said the organizers on Wednesday.

The success of the conference underscores Bangladesh's emergence as a hub for academic excellence and innovation, they said.

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By providing a platform for students to exchange ideas, explore interdisciplinary collaborations, and address pressing global issues, the event has contributed to nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers, according to the organizers.

It was supported extensively by corporates, with Southeast Bank and United Commercial Bank being Noyce Award sponsors, PFEC Global being the Hewlett Award sponsor, Berger Paints, Confidence Trade and Education being Khan Award sponsors.