EVENTCIBLE: The Planning Process for the Event Navigation and Tracking Mobile Application

This paper presents the planning process for the EVENTCIBLE, the event navigation and mobile application tracking. In today's digitally driven world, where access to information shapes individuals and societies, the emergence of mobile technology has revolutionised news consumption. This research delves into creating a campus event application tailored to students of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Designed to cater to the dynamic university life and students' affinity for technology, the USIM event app is a centralised hub for students to discover, engage with, and participate in campus activities. The app aims to bridge the gap between active participants and those less connected by capitalising on the prevalence of smartphones among students. Offering a user-friendly interface, students can seamlessly explore upcoming events across various faculties, book, and receive timely notifications, fostering a vibrant campus community. This endeavour showcases the potential of mobile technology in enhancing student engagement and connectivity within higher education institutions, contributing to the ongoing discourse on the transformative role of mobile applications in academia. The methodology used is a hybrid methodology that integrates both waterfall and agile approaches. This combined approach ensures structured planning and execution while allowing flexibility. The implication of the research enhances student engagement and connectivity, illustrating how technological solutions can bridge gaps in campus participation and foster a more integrated university community. The significance of the research is the potential of mobile technology in promoting student engagement and bridging participation gaps within university communities. The research concludes that the EVENTCIBLE app will hopefully enhance student engagement and connectivity by leveraging mobile technology to bridge participation gaps and foster a more cohesive and vibrant campus community.