The 6th edition of Industry Institution Summit (IIS) organized by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) concludes successfully
The event featured discussions on futuristic technologies like 5G, AI, and the Industrial Metaverse, with a focus on skill development and societal challenges.
Chennai: The sixth edition of the Industry Institution Summit (IIS) was organized by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Chennai Local Network, on the 26th September 2024 at Taj Vivanta Chennai, IT Expressway. The event focused around ‘Empowering Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable and Resilient Future’ with a major emphasis on creating opportunities for skill development, Technology & innovation and promotion of entrepreneurship to cater the needs of futuristic technology. This collaboration gave rise to new Technological Advancements, Global Competitions, Innovation and Research.
The event showcased engaging panel discussions and technical presentations highlighting fut
“Our technology landscape brims with potential, and fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and government is essential to establishing our nation as a global technology leader. As we transition to Industry 5.0, which prioritizes human-centric innovation, we must leverage this shift to tackle pressing societal challenges. Prioritizing skill development, particularly in sectors such as healthcare and mobility, will enable AI to drive transformative change. This event sparked meaningful conversations on these critical topics, paving the way for innovative solutions and advancements.” says Dr S Cloudin, Chair of the IET Chennai Local Network.
The event featured several impactful discussions, such as:
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Super Keynote Address on “5G Networks” by Mr. S. Parameswaran, Nokia Solutions and Networks Pvt Ltd.
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Keynote Address on “Skilling in AI Era” by Dr Anbuthambi B, Strategy Head, L&T Edutech, Larsen & Toubro
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Panel Discussion on “India – a Rising EV Mission”, featuring Dr. Bharathiraja Professor and Head for Centre for Electric mobility, SRMIST; Dr Srinivasa Chandra, Head of Testing, Switch mobility; Mr. Sivakumar, R& D Design Head, Royal Enfield; Mrs K.Rajarajeswari Senior Engineer, GARC, Govt. Of India; Mr.Varun Sabapathi, Managing Director, Qmax Ion Pvt. Ltd
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Keynote Address on Immersive Tech in Medical by Mr. P.B.C. Paul, Senior Consultant, Advisor & Mentor for Startups
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Panel Discussion on Industrial Metaverse, featuring Dr. R. Rajkumar, Associate Professor, Dept of DSBS, SRMIST; Mr. Vijayaranjan Ramanathan, Senior Developer, XR Labs; Mr.S.Premlin Dass, MD, Cresendos Private Limited; Mr. Ravi kumar, CEO, Hackwit Technologies Pvt Ltd; Mr. Mohammed Jasim,CEO, Neur Industries Pvt. Ltd
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Keynote Address on How Generative AI is transforming entertainment industry by Director & CEO, Muonium.ai
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Panel Discussion on Generative AI threads and usage, featuring Ms. Vijalalakshmi, GenAI Developer, Open Weaver; Ms. Aswini Priyanka, CEO, ASSR Emphorium; Mr. S. Visaghan, Founder and CEO, Meiporul XR; Mr. Anand Sudan, Senior Analyst, Hexaware Technologies
In alignment with the IET’s global focus on societal challenges where the engineering profession and the IET can make an impact, this sixth edition of the Industry Institution Summit will deliberated on the various challenges and opportunities available in Sustainability and Climate Change, Digital Futures, Healthy Lives, People-centric Infrastructure and Productive Manufacturing.
The main objective of the summit was to bridge the gap between Academia and Industry, by bringing together top management professionals, researchers, academicians, industry experts and students from different disciplines to explore futuristic technologies and the skills required to meet industry needs.