S. Vishnu Sharma
IANC 2025 which will be organized from 7 to 9 March 2025 is bound to be a cynosure of all eyes.
It would highlight the importance of industry and academia and stresses for strengthening of ties between these two vital sectors.
Venue
The three day event will happen at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) premises in Vellore in Tamil Nadu.
Organization
Who will be organizing the three day mega event IANC 2o25 which is also known as Industry – Academia Networking Conclave 2025?
Event is to be organized jointly by School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC) and the Career Development Centre (CDC).
Objective and theme
IANC 2025 seeks to establish a forum for transparent communication and cooperation between industries and academics.
It unites experts from both industries to exchange information, experience, expertise, and technology, thus enhancing our understanding of potential collaborative areas.
Moreover, IANC 2025 seeks to demonstrate the Institute’s competencies and resources to companies, while also informing students of the industry’s expectations, in order to let them thrive with necessary knowledge and skills.
It also aims to cultivate a symbiotic alliance between academics and industry that advantages both parties, leading to Leading to scientific progress, technology development and cultivation of future collaborations.
Theme of IANC 2025 is ‘ReVITalization for a Sustainable Future.’ There is more to it than meets the eye.
Thematic areas for IANC 2025 are Aviation Technologies, Climate Change, Carbon Neutrality, Circular Economy, Environmental, Social and Governance, Future Materials and Manufacturing.
SMEC
School of Mechanical Engineering, established in 1984, is one of VIT Vellore’s pioneering engineering schools.
The school provides four undergraduate degrees, five postgraduate programs, and research opportunities.
According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at VIT is in the top 8-10 in India and 201-250 globally.
The school has signed several Memoranda of Understanding with academic institutes and organizations of national and international reputation, allowing students, researchers, and professors to research and work on cutting-edge innovations through collaboration.
About CDC
Career Development Centre is essential in establishing VIT’s distinguished placement record.
It guarantees the seamless operation of placement activities on campus. The CDC enhances student training initiatives and ensures optimal placement in premier national and worldwide enterprises.
The CDC office assists with securing placements and organizing internships. The Centre is committed to promoting a culture of lifelong learning and to helping students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing job market.
Events
Various programs will be held as a part of IANC 2025. One of them is panel discussion on the topic ‘Driving Global Change: ESG, Inclusiveness, Equity, and Sustainability in MNCs, MSMEs, and SMEs’
Members for this are H D Varalaxmi, Regional Director, Central Pollution Control Board, Chennai, R. Sreejith, Lead, Sustainability Downstream
Aditya Birla, Dr. Sathish Mishra, Head and Associate Vice President,
Environmental and Sustainability, JSW Steel, Mr. Ramesh, Chief Sustainability Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicle Private Limited and Dr. Kartik Kumar, Managing Director, Life Giver Professional Service LLP.
There will another panel discussion on ‘The role and influence of Smart Technologies for Sustainable future.’
Panel members for this are Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director, VIT Vellore, Dr. Arunvel, Principal Manager R&D, Saint Gobain Research India, Mr. Anant Karegaonkar, Technical Specialist, Forbes Marshall, Mr. Thulasi Krishna Rao Bansi Rao, Senior Manager, Boeing India and Mr. Kannan Krishnan Sripathy, Deputy General Manager Operations, RNTBCI.
There will also be a Design-a-thon contest where a group students can participate as a team and workout solutions to the challenges and win prizes.
Another content to be held during IANC 2025 is Hackathon.
Link to know more about IANC 2025 is Here
Benefits
The participation benefits with regards to IANC 2025 are mentioned below:
- Exploring the Institute’s Facilities / Resources
- Establishment of Industry Sponsored Labs/Centres of Excellence
- Signing of Memorandum of Understanding
- Recruitment / Internship Drives
- Industry Driven Joint Programs / Courses / Seminars
- Upskilling and Reskilling Opportunities of Industry personnel
- Work Integrated Learning Programs
- Executive Training Programs for the Employees
- Corporate Training Programs
- Professor of Practice
- Funding to students’ innovation and entrepreneurial ideas
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