IRCITE 2025

 

Acar, Lara Jane, Y.

CS Seminars and Educational Trips

BSCS 4A

IRCITE 2025

(Reflection Blog)

On April 4, 2025, my thesis groupmates and I proudly presented our research, “Salinterpret: Translating Motion into Sign Language Using OpenCV,” at the International Research Conference for Information Technology Education (IRCITE) 2025, hosted by Bulacan State University. It was an incredible opportunity to showcase our work alongside many remarkable studies from across the country. Being chosen to present was already an achievement—but the experience itself turned out to be even more rewarding.

Participating in IRCITE 2025 taught us how essential research is in addressing real-world problems, especially in the field of education. Preparing for the presentation helped us improve how we communicate technical ideas and gave us the confidence to engage with a wider academic audience. We also realized how important teamwork, planning, and delegation were in pulling everything together. Listening to other presenters expanded our understanding of emerging trends in AI, cybersecurity, and tech innovation.

The conference helped us see the potential of Salinterpret beyond the research paper. It motivated us to take the next steps in development—refining the tool, testing it in real-world settings, and even considering collaboration with schools and institutions. It also inspired us to think about how we could use AI and motion recognition in future software projects. The feedback we received was not only helpful but encouraging, pushing us to turn our research into something truly impactful.

Overall, IRCITE 2025 was a well-organized and enriching experience. The event flowed smoothly, the environment was respectful and inspiring, and the variety of presentations showed just how innovative and diverse the IT research community is. Moving forward, we hope future IRCITE events include longer feedback sessions and more interactive discussions. We're incredibly thankful for the experience—it reminded us that research isn't just about ideas, but about making a real difference.