UIU APP Forum organises industry visit to Microsoft Bangladesh
UIU APP Forum, a wing of the Career Counseling Center (CCC) of United International University (UIU), organised an industry visit to Microsoft Bangladesh on 13 September. The visit aimed to strengthen academia-industry linkages and provide students with practical insights into emerging technologies.
A total of 23 students from the Department of CSE, Department of Data Science, BASIS Students' Forum UIU Chapter, and UIU Advanced Underwater Robotics & Automation (UIU AURA) participated in the visit.
Md. Yousup Faruqu, Managing Director & Country Director of Microsoft Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, discussed the long-term impact of AI on businesses and employment, highlighting opportunities in AI agent development, MLOps, and AI governance. Farzana Afrin Tisha, Cloud Data & AI Security Lead, showcased Microsoft's 360° platform, including Copilot, Power Platform, Azure AI, and enterprise security solutions. Students were also introduced to initiatives such as the Microsoft Imagine Cup and the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.
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The visit is expected to enhance students' practical knowledge, entrepreneurship skills, and understanding of industry practices, while promoting collaboration between academia and the technology sector.
