Department of Software Engineering Hosts a Successful Final Year Design Project (FYDP) Expo 2025
The Department of Software Engineering at NED University of Engineering and Technology proudly hosted the Final Year Design Project (FYDP) Expo 2025, an inspiring and highly successful event that celebrated the innovation, creativity, and hard work of its graduating students.
The Expo was inaugurated by the Honorable Vice Chancellor, in the gracious presence of the Dean (ECE), Dr. Saad Ahmed Qazi, marking a significant moment for the department and setting the tone for a day filled with innovation, learning, and meaningful collaboration.
A Platform for Innovation and Industry Connection
The FYDP Expo was organized with the primary goal of providing graduating students a professional platform to:
- Showcase their innovative final year design projects.
- Engage directly with industry leaders and professionals.
- Explore opportunities for commercialization, collaboration, and career advancement.
The response to the event was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees praising the quality and diversity of projects on display.
Diverse and Dynamic Participation
The Expo welcomed a vibrant mix of visitors from across academia and industry, creating a truly interdisciplinary environment. The attendees included:
- Students and faculty from various universities.
- Representatives from leading software houses and technology firms.
- CEOs, entrepreneurs, and government officials.
- Professionals from departments beyond technology including Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Applied Physics, Telecommunications, and Electronics.
It was particularly encouraging to witness such interdisciplinary enthusiasm, with several guests exploring ideas for cross-domain collaboration and research partnerships inspired by the students’ work.
Strong Industry Engagement and Career Opportunities.
The engagement from industry partners was both encouraging and impactful.During the event:
- Several companies offered job opportunities to graduating students.
- Many organizations extended paid internship offers.
- Numerous firms expressed keen interest in future collaborations, including joint workshops, seminars, mentorship programs, guest lectures, industrial tours, and even offering workspace for student-led activities.
This strong industry-academia interaction reflects the department’s growing influence and its commitment to producing graduates who are both technically skilled and industry-ready.
Recognizing Student Excellence
A major highlight of the Expo was the Student Project Competition, aimed at recognizing outstanding innovation and execution among final year projects.
- Winner: Neurowave.
- Runner-up: FLINT.
Both teams were commended for their creativity, technical proficiency, and the potential real-world impact of their work. The department congratulates all participating students whose dedication, teamwork, and innovation truly embody the spirit of excellence that defines the Software Engineering community at NEDUET.
Acknowledging Teamwork and Partnerships
The department extends heartfelt gratitude to the Software Innovators Club and the NED Software Community for their remarkable volunteer efforts and seamless event coordination, whose enthusiasm and hard work served as the backbone of this Expo’s success.Sincere appreciation is also extended to our industry and outreach partners for their invaluable support:
- Gold Partner: Wavetec
- Silver Partners: Cloud Primero B.V and SolCoders
- Beverage Partner: Quice Food Industries Limited
- Media Partner: The Engineering Review
- Outreach Partner: NPS
The department also acknowledges the dedicated faculty members whose meticulous planning, mentorship, and teamwork ensured the event’s smooth execution.
Special thanks to our alumni for their continued presence, support, and encouragement, serving as an inspiration for current students.
Looking Ahead
Several projects from this year’s Expo have already been identified for commercialization, and the department is committed to guiding and supporting these student teams as they move toward real-world implementation.
As the department reflects on the success of the FYDP Expo 2025, it reaffirms its dedication to:
- Enhancing the quality and impact of student projects
- Strengthening industry-academia collaboration
- Empowering students to evolve into innovative engineers, entrepreneurs, and leaders
With this momentum, the Department of Software Engineering looks forward to an even bigger and better FYDP Expo in the coming year, one that continues to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence.
