MOHALI: Reiterating its commitment to promoting research, innovation, and global academic collaboration, CGC University, Mohali, successfully organized its 3rd Two-Day International Conference on the theme ‘Recent Advancements in Communication, Computing and Artificial Intelligence’. The premier event provided a shared global platform for eminent educationists, scientists, industry experts, and researchers from across the world to deliberate upon emerging technologies.
A Conclave of Academic and Corporate Leaders
The inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of renowned personalities from both academia and the corporate world. Prof. (Dr.) Bhola Ram Gurjar, Vice Chancellor and Director of NITTTR Chandigarh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by special guests Prof. (Dr.) M. N. Hoda (IEEE Chairperson and Director, Bharati Vidyapeeth) and Prof. Rajesh Kumar Dubey (Director, UGC-MMTTC).
Keynote addresses were delivered by prominent speakers, including:
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Prof. (Dr.) Maninder Singh (Thapar Institute, Patiala)
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Dr. Arun Kumar Singh (Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh)
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Dr. Bukhori Saoh (Associate Professor, Walailak University, Thailand)
The speakers shared invaluable insights on the rapidly changing landscape of advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
Rigorous Selection and Hybrid Technical Sessions
Organized under the visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Goyal, Vice Chancellor of CGC University, and supervised by Dr. Sajjan Singh (Principal CCE and Conference Chair), the conference received an overwhelming global response.
A total of 1,083 research papers were received from various universities and institutions worldwide. Following a rigorous peer-review process, 241 high-quality research papers were selected for presentation. These papers were presented across 16 hybrid parallel technical sessions covering cutting-edge topics:
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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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Data Science & Internet of Things (IoT)
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Cybersecurity & Intelligent Networks
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Automation
During the technical deliberations, Dr. Baban Kumar Bansod (Chief Scientist, CSIR Chandigarh) and Dr. Ayush Srivastava highlighted the transformative role of AI in structurally reshaping future industries.
Global Recognition for Researchers
The valedictory session was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Abdul Quaiyum Ansari from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, as the Chief Guest. Appreciating the organizers, he remarked:
“Such interdisciplinary research platforms are crucial for addressing global challenges.”
In a major boost for the participants, the Managing Director of the University, Arsh Dhaliwal, announced that selected research papers presented during the conference will be published in the prestigious AIP Publishing Proceedings, granting researchers global visibility and recognition. In conclusion, the university management extended their heartfelt gratitude to all guests, researchers, reviewers, and student volunteers for making the mega event a resounding success.
