Volunteering at UCC & BDCAT 2025 — My Experience
From December 1st to 4th, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the 2025 editions of UCC (Utility and Cloud Computing) and BDCAT (Big Data Computing, Applications and Technologies). Both conferences were hosted together this year, creating an inspiring environment filled with researchers, engineers, and students from around the world. Now that the event has wrapped up today, here’s a look back at my experience and what I took away from it.
Volunteering allowed me to be at the heart of the conference. I helped with attendee check-ins, session logistics, and general coordination throughout the venue. Being behind the scenes gave me a new perspective on how much work and dedication goes into running an international academic event — and it was exciting to contribute to it.
Between tasks, I had the chance to attend keynotes, speak with participants, and discover ongoing work in cloud-edge computing, distributed systems, and large-scale data processing. Discussions were rich, the atmosphere was collaborative, and I left every day with something new to think about.
UCC showcased innovations in cloud and edge infrastructures, while BDCAT presented cutting-edge research on big data analytics and platforms. Together, the conferences formed a compelling landscape of emerging technologies and future challenges.
Highlights
- Meeting researchers and professionals from various countries
- Discovering ongoing work in cloud, edge, AI, and big data
- Helping the organization team ensure everything ran smoothly
- Attending inspiring presentations and demos
These four days were both intense and deeply rewarding. The experience strengthened my interest in distributed systems and data technologies, and it motivated me to stay involved in future academic communities and events. I’m grateful for the opportunity and look forward to what comes next.
Volunteering at UCC & BDCAT 2025 was more than just helping out — it was learning, connecting, contributing, and growing. Conferences like this remind me how dynamic and collaborative the tech research world is, and how much there is still to explore.
“We grow by learning from others, by contributing where we can, and by stepping into communities larger than ourselves.”
A memorable experience, and definitely not the last.