ILMA University’s Registrar Syed Kashif Rafi was auspiciously invited to be the Judge at the 2021 National TSA Conference, USA for STEM Program for the session on Animatronics held on 2nd June. This next-level Conference with the reigning slogan Together Towards Tomorrow aimed at boosting innovation in Animatronics among the youth. This mega event was organized by the Technology of Student of Association (TSA), a rising tech-spurred forum.

The 2021 National TSA Conference keynote speaker was Mr Gus White, a former TSA state officer, national TSA officer and 7-year member of TSA. There were different competitive events organized which fell in the categories of Master, Middle and High School. These comprised Board Game Design, Digital Photography, Fashion Design &’Technology, Future Technology Teacher, Scientific Visualization, Off the Grid, STEM Animation, Cybersecurity, Video Game Design, Website Design, among tech-centred others.

This superbly organized event included competition updates, consent & release forms, teams, moderators, virtual judging. There were even state advisors who were guiding the student members at every step. With a national TSA dress code, code of conduct and solar sprint, many regulations were steering this event.

It was indeed honourable for Syed Kashif Rafi, Registrar ILMA University, to be invited to judge this Conference of international proportions. This was a perfect platform to foster 21st Century Skills which are much needed to succeed in the world today. Even special videos were shown to focus on leadership, communication, initiative, critical thinking, etc. Incredibly, ILMA is always in the midst of such game-changing sessions which navigate the future of education globally.