Guest Speaker โ€” Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA) UET Taxila

Sep 20, 2024ยท
Amna Hassan
Amna Hassan
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๐ŸŽฎ Guest Speaker on Game Development at MLSA UET Taxila
Abstract
On September 20th, 2024, the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA) UET Taxila organized the event “101 Basics: Know the Basics” at the Software Engineering Department.
The event featured interactive sessions on emerging tech fields including AI, Data Science, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and more.
I had the privilege of delivering a session on Game Development Basics, helping students explore how creativity meets technology in designing interactive experiences.
Date
Sep 20, 2024 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Location

University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila

Software Engineering Department, Taxila, Punjab

๐ŸŽฎโœจ Honored to be invited as a guest speaker by the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA) Club at UET Taxila for their event โ€œ101 Basics: Know the Basicsโ€.

๐Ÿ“… Date: September 20th, 2024
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Software Engineering Department, UET Taxila


About the Event

The event introduced students to some of the most in-demand fields in technology, with sessions led by experts and ambassadors in:

  • Machine Learning & AI โ€” Amna Bano
  • Data Science โ€” Zunysha Naveed
  • Game Development โ€” Amna Hassan
  • No-code Development (Bubble.io) โ€” Usman Ahmad
  • Digital Marketing โ€” Ayesha Naveed
  • Cybersecurity โ€” Muhammad Abdur Raafay
  • DevOps & Cloud Computing โ€” Hamza Sajid
  • UI/UX Design โ€” Minal Fatima

My Session ๐ŸŽฎ

In my talk on Game Development Basics, I shared:

  • The foundations of how games are built.
  • Key concepts of interactivity, design, and creativity.
  • Why game development combines both art and engineering.

Students explored how even simple games can teach problem-solving, storytelling, and system designโ€”skills that extend far beyond gaming.


๐ŸŒŸ The event also offered e-certificates, swag, and networking opportunities, making it a wholesome learning experience.

๐Ÿ’ก Always grateful for platforms like MLSA that bring students together to explore, learn, and grow in technology.