Venue: International Conference Center of Shahid Beheshti University

The International Conference Center of Shahid Beheshti University, operating under the supervision of the Public Relations and Information Office, is a highly efficient and impactful facility in Tehran. Since its establishment in 2009 (1388), it has been providing distinguished services in promoting culture, knowledge, and information dissemination. Spanning approximately 7,000 square meters, this center is strategically located in northern Tehran with easy access to major transportation routes, parking facilities, and quick connectivity.

The center is designed to host a variety of events, including:

• Conferences, seminars, and congresses

• Scientific symposiums and workshops

• Corporate celebrations and official gatherings

• General assemblies of companies and festivals

Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual systems, professional lighting, and dedicated human resources, the center offers unparalleled services to its clients. Its architecture and infrastructure are specifically tailored for hosting exceptional scientific programs.

Facilities:

• Auditoriums:

  • Main Hall: 650 seats

  • Two Medium Halls: 150 seats each

  • Small Hall: 90 seats

• Conference Rooms:

  • 3 flexible rooms with capacities ranging from 45 to 75 seats

• Restaurant: Capacity for 650 guests

• VIP Lounge: For hosting special guests

• Parking: Ample parking space for visitors' convenience

• Exhibition Space: Approximately 2,800 square meters

Conference Secretariat: Service-Oriented Enterprise Architecture Laboratory (SOEA Lab)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University

Over the past decade, despite significant achievements in the field of enterprise architecture in Iran, the absence of a central reference institution for standardization, organization, supervision, and cultural development in this domain has posed significant challenges. These challenges include:

• Lack of legal frameworks and incentives

• No mechanism for evaluating the effectiveness of enterprise architecture projects

• Insufficient oversight of enterprise architecture consultants

• Inadequate reference documents (e.g., national frameworks, reference models, guidelines)

Inspired by the experiences of leading countries in enterprise architecture, which have established national frameworks and regulatory bodies, the Service-Oriented Enterprise Architecture Laboratory (SOEA Lab) was established in 2011 (1390) with the support of the Iranian Information Technology Organization and the efforts of the architecture team at Shahid Beheshti University. The lab aims to:

• Develop reference frameworks and models for enterprise architecture

• Evaluate enterprise architecture projects

• Promote knowledge, cultural development, and capacity building

Iranian Informatics Association

The idea of establishing the Iranian Informatics Association was proposed in 1977 (1356), and its charter was drafted and submitted. Following extensive discussions among interested individuals, a general meeting was held on September 19, 1978 (28 Shahrivar 1357), during which the current name of the association (replacing the previously proposed "Iranian Computer Association") was approved. A seven-member committee was elected to oversee the association's activities until its official registration and the formation of its first general assembly. The committee members were:

• Mohammad Javad Ashjaee, Isfahan University of Technology

• Late Morteza Anvari, School of Planning and Computer Applications

• Lotfali Bakhshi, Free University of Iran

• Ebrahim Behjat, Hedab Consulting Company

• Behrouz Parhami, Tehran University of Technology

• Hossein Jafari Fesharaki, Iritec Company

• Ahmad Miratnia, Tehran University of Technology

After several months of continuous work, the committee officially introduced the Iranian Informatics Association on June 17, 1979 (27 Khordad 1358), marking the beginning of its activities.

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University

The Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering was established in 1976-1977 (1355-1356) under the name "Faculty of Comprehensive Informatics and Management", offering programs in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Applied Statistics, Accounting, and Management. Following the Islamic Revolution, after the merger of 52 higher education institutions and the formation of the University Complex of Science, the faculty absorbed students from the School of Planning and Computer Applications and the School of Mathematics and Management in Karaj. Over time, the Management and Statistics departments were transferred to other faculties, and the faculty was renamed "Faculty of Computer Engineering", later "Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering", and finally "Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering" in 2014 (1393).

The faculty offers programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in fields such as:

• Computer Engineering (Software, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture)

• Information Technology (Enterprise Architecture, E-Commerce)

Since its inception, the faculty has been a pioneer in higher education, admitting students to master's programs in Computer Engineering (Software, 1998-1999), Electrical Engineering (Electronics, 2000-2001), and Computer Engineering (Hardware, 2003-2004). It also launched its Ph.D. program in Computer Architecture in 2003 (1382).