ICRAIS-2024: 2nd International Conference on IT for Sustainable Development at MIT, Manipal  

Bengaluru : The Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) hosted the 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Information Technology for Sustainable Development (ICRAIS-2024) on November 6-7. Endorsed by IEEE, the conference was held in a hybrid format, accommodating both virtual and in-person attendees.

The inauguration ceremony on November 6th at 9:30 AM in the MV Seminar Hall began with a formal welcome by Dr. Manohar Pai M, Senior Professor in the Department of ICT. This was followed by an opening address from the Chief Guest, Dr. S. N. Omkar, Chief Research Scientist at IISc Bengaluru, who discussed the transformative potential of drones in fields such as disaster management, precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and logistics.

Guest of Honor Dr. Vinod V Thomas, Registrar Evaluation at MAHE and Professor in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, spoke about the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and industry to effectively address global challenges. Commander (Dr.) Anil Rana, Director of MIT, presided over the event, emphasizing MIT’s role as a leader in technology-driven progress that aligns with sustainable development goals.

Dr. Vasudeva Acharya, Chair of the IEEE Mangalore Subsection, expressed his enthusiasm for the event and highlighted how the conference themes align with IEEE’s vision of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

Dr. Balachandra, Professor in the Department of ICT and the conference convener, provided an overview of ICRAIS 2024, detailing the objectives and the diverse range of topics covered, including Distributed Computing, Networking and Communication, Information Security, and Soft Computing. He emphasized the conference’s significance in fostering innovative research and collaboration. A memorable moment of the ceremony was the unveiling of the ICRAIS 2024 souvenir, symbolizing the collective efforts of the organizing team.

The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Preetham Kumar, Professor in the Department of ICT, who acknowledged the collaborative efforts of everyone involved in making the event a success. Ramyashree, Assistant Professor in the Department of ICT was the master of ceremonies for the event.

Supported by IEEE Bangalore Section, IEEE Mangalore Subsection, ISAC, Cyberange, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and HDFC Life Insurance Putturu, ICRAIS-2024 exemplifies MIT’s commitment to fostering sustainable technological advancements, marking a promising start to the conference.