LAHORE: Aptronix-Tech-18, a three-day programming, art and gaming extravaganza, concluded on Friday at the Government College University (GCU) Lahore under the auspices of its Computers Sciences Department (CSD) and IEEE Student Branch. Over 450 students and professionals from various universities including Punjab University (PU), University of Sargodha, King Edward Medical University, University of Management & Technology, National University of Modern Languages and University of Central Punjab took part at the Aptronix-Tech-18 which included technical competitions of Code Breaking, Android Development and Catch the Bug and social events such as project exhibition, women of wisdom minute to win it games and scavenger hunt. This year, the competition also includes special events for electrical engineering students such as Speed Wiring and Circuit Designing, besides a workshop, motivational lectures and photography events. A seminar on robotics and on campus recruitment test by a leading software house was also part of the event. Addressing the closing ceremony, GCU CSD Incharge Dr Syed Asad Raza Kazmi said that Aptronix-Tech-18 was one of the biggest computer science and information technology extravaganzas in the country. He said that such events provide great opportunity to students to exhibit their creativity and talentand a chance to learn from other students. He congratulated his students on successfully hosting such a big event, adding that it is a best way to exhibit a united team’s talent, dedication, and organising skill on the national level. Aptronix-Tech-18 advisers Yahya Khurram, Syed Ijaz Hussain Bukhari and Muhammad Hafeez said this event was source of learning strategic performance and maneuvering in time-constrained critical situations. Published in Daily Times, April 28th 2018.