The Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE) had the honor of hosting a vibrant Industry-Alumni Connect and Workshop on GIS Day 2024. This event was a celebration of geospatial innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence. With esteemed delegates from MapMyIndia, ESRI, TCS, Capgemini, and Amazon Web Services; our retired faculty Prof. P. Venkatachalam, and an enthusiastic audience of students, industry professionals, and alumni, the event was a resounding success.
Highlights of the Event
The day commenced with a warm welcome by Prof. Surya S Durbha, Head, CSRE, setting the tone for a day filled with insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing.
The event featured two engaging panel discussions focusing on the launch of CSRE’s new M.Tech programs:
Panel 1: Geospatial Data Science
This discussion explored the scope and relevance of the new M.Tech program on Geospatial Data Science, a cutting-edge field poised to revolutionize spatial analysis and decision-making.
Panel 2: Agriculture Technology and Innovation
Jointly designed by CSRE and CTARA, this program emphasizes leveraging geospatial technology to address critical challenges in agriculture, sustainability, and rural development.
Delegates from industry included:
- Mr. Dinesh Kumar Singh, Industry Leader, TCS
- Mr. Nikhil Kumar, President- Geospatial at MapmyIndia
- Mr. Sanjiv Jha, AWS
- Ms. Ankita Sindhu, ESRI
- Mr. Praveen Raorane, CapGemini
Their insights on the emerging trends in geospatial technology, industry-academia collaboration, and the transformative potential of these programs were thought-provoking and inspiring.
Academia talk by Prof. P. Venkatachalam
The event also provided an opportunity to honor the contributions of CSRE’s retired faculty, whose dedication has shaped generations of students and advanced geospatial research. She delivered an inspiring talk wherein 10 different challenges were presented to the people in the industry to look for and solve. Her reminiscences and expertise added a nostalgic and insightful dimension to the event.
Looking Forward
The Industry-Alumni Connect on GIS Day 2024 reaffirmed CSRE’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry while fostering innovation in geospatial sciences. The interactive discussions, new academic initiatives, and the presence of distinguished guests made it a truly memorable event.
As we step into a future shaped by geospatial technologies, CSRE continues to lead the charge, preparing students and professionals to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Here’s to many more such inspiring events that bring together visionaries and change makers!