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Report on Participation of Chairperson Mathematics Department, GCWUF, in the 1st International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAST-2024) It is a matter of immense pride and honor for Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) that Prof. Dr. Saima Akram, Chairperson of the Mathematics Department, was invited as a keynote speaker at the ???1st International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAST-2024)??? organized by the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology in collaboration with the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at Baba Guru Nanak University (BGNU), Nankana Sahib. The two-day conference, held on October 24???25, 2024, attracted globally recognized speakers alongside prominent national experts who shared their groundbreaking research and valuable insights across a range of topics in the field of STEM. Her participation underscored the institution's growing reputation and influence in the global academic community. On the first day of the conference, Prof. Dr. Saima Akram delivered her keynote lecture titled, ???A Two-Step Fractional Iterative Technique of 2?? + 1 Convergence Order with Applications to Chemical Science, Engineering, and Sustainable Innovation???. In her presentation, she delved into advanced iterative techniques for solving higher-order equations and emphasized the essential role of fractional derivatives in enhancing accuracy and convergence in these methods. Her talk provided valuable insights into the applications of these techniques across diverse fields. The discussions and interactions with other experts provided Prof. Dr. Saima Akram with valuable insights into the latest trends in applied sciences, particularly regarding the integration of technology with sustainable practices. She was deeply inspired by the exchange of ideas and collaborative spirit of the conference, which reaffirmed the importance of bridging theoretical mathematics with practical innovations to address real-world challenges. The conference concluded with a shield distribution ceremony, where Prof. Dr. Saima Akram was honored with a shield by the Vice Chancellor of university Prof. Dr. Muhammad Afzal, in recognition of her invaluable contribution as a keynote speaker. This acknowledgment not only celebrates her achievements but also enhances GCWUF stature in the global academic landscape. #gcwufofficial #womenuniversity #gcwuf