Becoming a patron at IEEE ICIP will not only enhance your brand visibility, but also add credibility to your business from an educational, R&D and recruitment perspective.

Support from industry allows the ICIP Organizing Committee to improve the quality of the event, invest in further technology, and attract high-profile speakers and attendees that will in turn, drive a higher number of global delegates to the event. Our patrons are instrumental in creating a dynamic and multifaceted event, and the opportunities available have been refreshed based on recent industry feedback. We are keen to continuously improve our patron & exhibitor proposition and although we have created a prospectus listing all the innovative options, we are open and flexible to creating bespoke offers to suit and fulfil your objectives.

With the theme for ICIP 2024 being ‘Trustworthy Visual Data Processing’, we would be delighted to hear from organizations operating, or with a keen interest in the following:

• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Data Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Deep Learning for Images and Videos
• Machine Learning
• Image & Video Quality Models
• Biometrics, Forensics, and Security
• Biomedical and Biological Image Processing
• Emerging Applications and Systems
• Datasets and Benchmarks

For further information on the benefits of becoming a patron at ICIP 2024, or to review patron opportunities, please complete the form for instant access to the prospectus.

Alternatively, contact Victoria Giordano & Chelsea Thomas, ICIP Industry Liaison team: industryicip@associationsltd.co.uk.

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a leading global research center dedicated to pushing the frontiers of knowledge. Our teams of scientists, researchers and engineers work in an open, flexible and agile environment to deliver discovery science and transformative technologies. Our work means we will not only prepare for the future; we will create it. Working together, we are committed to inspiring innovation for a better tomorrow.

Our rigorous discovery and inquiry-based approach helps to forge new and disruptive breakthroughs in:

• AI and Digital Science
• Autonomous robotics
• Advanced materials
• Directed energy
• Propulsion and space
• Quantum
• Biotechnology
• Renewable and sustainable energy
• Cryptography
• Secure systems

We are part of Abu Dhabi Government’s Advanced Technology Research Council, which oversees technology research in the emirate. As a disruptor in science, we are setting new standards and serve as a catalyst for change.

Faced with a future of limitless possibilities and supported by strategically funded investments, we are encouraging a culture of discovery. Our work reinforces Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s status as an R&D hub and a global leader in breakthrough technologies.

Tencent Media Lab focuses on the R&D of cutting-edge technologies in the field of multimedia and related areas. Industry-leading multimedia data compression engine, immersive media solutions and intelligent media toolkit have been serving massive global users through Tencent Cloud, Tencent Video, Tencent Games and other business platforms, which help the development of media communication, culture, tourism and other industries. On behalf of Tencent, Tencent Media Lab has been actively participating in the development of various international standards. Tencent Media Lab members have been serving in dozens of key roles such as co-chairs and standard editors. Hundreds of technical proposals have been adopted into international standards. Tencent Media Lab members have received many awards such as the Engineering Emmy Award, Lumiere Technology Award, and the ISO/IEC Excellence Award.

Founded in 1988 as the first private university in the UAE, Ajman University (AU) has a proud legacy of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact. Today, AU stands as a globally recognized institution, ranked #477 worldwide and #5 in the UAE by QS World University Rankings, and is the first private, non-profit university in the Arab region to earn full accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). With nine specialized colleges offering a broad range of disciplines, AU ensures its students receive a well-rounded education that equips them for success in a competitive global workforce. This diverse academic foundation has contributed to the success of AU’s over 40,000 alumni, many of whom hold leadership positions across industries worldwide. Reflecting the university’s commitment to career readiness, AU is ranked #1 in the UAE for Employer Reputation. As a non-profit institution, AU reinvests in its mission to make education accessible to all while driving academic excellence, research, and societal impact through diverse undergraduate and graduate programs.

For more information, visit: www.ajman.ac.ae

Khalifa University of Science and Technology is an internationally-ranked research-intensive university located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. With three colleges, a virtual research institute, 12 research centers, and 36 academic departments covering a broad range of disciplines in science, engineering, and medicine. Top-ranked in the UAE, Khalifa University’s research and academic offerings address the entire range of strategic, scientific and industrial challenges of the 21st century.

World-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide an unparalleled learning experience to students. The university brings together the best in science, engineering, medicine and life sciences in the UAE, to offer specialized degrees that can take promising high school graduates all the way to top-rated doctorate degree holders.

Key Achievements

• Khalifa University is an internationally ranked university, and the top university in the UAE for the 7^th year in a row – a testimony to its consistent commitment to conducting specialized research and offering academic programs designed to meet evolving job requirements. Khalifa University is ranked Top in the UAE for seven years in a row and 202^nd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The University is ranked 40th in Asia in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2024. Khalifa University also ranks 2^nd in the Arab world (THE Arab University Rankings 2023).
• As the only university in the UAE with research and academic programs aiming to address strategic, scientific and industrial challenges, Khalifa University contributes to the development of the UAE’s knowledge economy.
• Khalifa University’s three colleges — the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) — offer a wide range of STEM programs:
  • • 16 Bachelor’s programs
    • 21 Master’s programs
    • 10 PhD programs (PhD in Engineering covers 12 disciplines)
    • 1 Doctor of Medicine (MD) program
• Learn from the top scientists in various STEM fields in an innovation-oriented environment. Develop your skills while working on real-world problems with the support of award-winning professors and a diverse student body, all within the world’s safest city – Abu Dhabi.
• Khalifa University has over 50 collaborations and strategic partnerships with a number of private, public and academic organizations from around the world. These partnerships provide academic opportunities, such as student exchanges, student sponsorships, internship programs, and joint research opportunities.
• The campus is a diverse and multicultural hub for students and faculty from more than 70 different countries.
• Trained by accomplished international researchers, Khalifa University students graduate as the next generation of leaders – ready to make an impact in their communities.
• Khalifa University’s scholarship opportunities are open to all deserving students, international and local, harnessing their potential while providing quality education and opportunities to help them develop into productive industry leaders.

Skyline University College (SUC) has been a cornerstone of educational excellence within the UAE for over three and a half decades. The institution blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, aligning programs with professional certifications to meet industry demands.

Driven by a clear vision and mission, SUC has evolved from its humble beginnings in a small apartment in the Sharjah Industrial Area to a sprawling forty-acre, purpose-built campus in the University City of Sharjah. The state-of-the-art facilities cater to a wide range of student needs, supporting curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities that collectively contribute to high-quality educational outcomes.

SUC comprises of two schools: the School of Business and the School of Computing. These schools emphasize the integration of knowledge, skills, and values in the curriculum. Rigorous program evaluations ensure that offerings remain relevant to market needs. Recognitions, such as a four-star overall rating in the QS Star system and ABET accreditation for the BSIT program, highlight SUC’s dedication to academic excellence.

Both the School of Business and the School of Computing play crucial roles in fulfilling SUC’s mission of imparting knowledge, nurturing professional skills, and instilling core values. In today’s rapidly changing world, adhering strictly to traditional educational frameworks is inadequate.

At SUC, innovation and creativity are prioritized to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills for future leadership in various fields. This forward-thinking approach ensures that graduates are prepared for success, even in the face of uncertainty.

The University of Sharjah (UOS), established in 1997, is a private, national, co-educational university situated in University City, Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates. UOS is a comprehensive academic institution with a distinctive learning style and a global vision. UOS has proven that with proper leadership, a young university can compete up with its more senior peers. UOS now includes 15 colleges, offering over 127 diverse academic programs. All programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. In addition to some programs that have attained international accreditation.

The University of Sharjah offers more than 127 programs across multiple academic disciplines through its diverse multi-discipline colleges. The colleges at the University of Sharjah are Sharia and Islamic Studies, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Fine Arts and Design, Communication, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences, Computing and Informatics, Public Policy, and finally the College of Graduate Studies which offers a wide range of post graduate programs at the diploma, BSc/BA, MSc/MA, and PhD levels as well as the esteemed Executive MBA (EMBA) program.

A few kilometers from the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the University of Sharjah campus houses the main campus together with the Medical and Health sciences campus, and the Fine Arts and Design campus. UOS architecture lends full expression to its Islamic and Arabic heritage, while providing facilities including study halls, laboratories, libraries, state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and computing labs, theatres, two major sports complexes, and student centers with restaurants and shops that serve all students especially those residing in the university dorms.

UOS is home to several state-of-the-art research centers, the Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, the Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, and the Research Institute of Humanities and Social Science. All of which work under the same goal to produce research that will positively impact human lives.

Multiculturalism is an important aspect of the university’s aspirations. While UOS is rooted in Islamic and Arabic traditions, the University promotes an international outlook and respect for individuals from other cultures. UOS takes pride in being a major international center for learning, culture, and education, where east meets west and north meets south. We look at learning from an​ international perspective, and our educational programs are linked through agreements and collaborations with universities in Australia, Canada, Japan, the UK, and USA.

The University employs renowned faculty from around the world and hosts a significant number of international students. It also sends its students to various international destinations on internship programs and accepts a large number of visiting international students. This unique mix of cultures and nationalities helps students expand their horizons and learn from the individual uniqueness of the diverse student body and faculty.

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Huawei continues to invest in basic research and open innovation, and accommodates and addresses customer needs with an open mind, while steering these needs with science and technology. We have also built flexible business models and encourage numerous industries to adopt a vast range of models and applications. Through such initiatives, we are bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

The IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo (ICME) is the flagship multimedia conference sponsored by four IEEE societies since 2000, promoting the exchange of the latest advances in multimedia technologies, systems, and applications from both research and development perspectives.

ICME 2025 will be held in Nantes, France, from June 30 to July 4, 2025.

It will bring together leading researchers and practitioners to share the latest developments and advances in the discipline. Featuring high-quality oral and poster sessions, world-class keynotes, exhibitions, demonstrations, and tutorials, the conference will attract leading researchers and global industry figures, providing excellent networking opportunities. In addition, exceptional papers and contributors will be selected and recognized with prestigious awards.