International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Green Innovation and Sustainable Development Held at St. Thomas College
Bhilai, September 9,2026 on the topic; “Artificial Intelligence, Green Innovation, Electric Vehicles, Sustainable Development and Environmental, Social & Governance Responsibility: Vision 2035.”
The international conference was conducted in a hybrid format, bringing together academicians, researchers, students and experts from India and abroad to discuss emerging technologies, environmental sustainability and future-oriented innovations.
The Chief Guest of the session was Mr. Sanjay Kumar, General Manager, Environment Management, Bhilai Steel Plant, SAIL. In his inaugural address, he highlighted the important role of industry in environmental management and sustainable development and emphasized the need for responsible practices and collective efforts to build a sustainable future.
The presidential address was delivered by Rev. Fr. Reji C. Varghese, Education Officer, St. Thomas Mission. He emphasized the importance of integrating education, technology and innovation to address emerging global challenges.
Dr. James Mathew, Vice Principal and Conference Coordinator, delivered the welcome address and highlighted the relevance of the conference theme.
Dr. Shiny Mendonce, Principal, welcomed the guests, speakers, researchers and participants and emphasized the importance of academic platforms that promote knowledge exchange.
The keynote session was introduced by Rev. Fr. Dr. P. S. Varghese, Administrator, St. Thomas College,Bhilai and Industry 5.0 program cordinator, who participated virtually from Washington DC, United States.
This was followed by the keynote address by Engineer Kurian Varghese, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ITInovate, Dallas, Texas, USA. He highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in building future-ready systems and emphasized the need to develop relevant technology skills among young professionals.
The technical sessions featured expert presentations covering various dimensions of green innovation and sustainable development.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Verma, Associate Professor, Yulin University, China, spoke on “Green Innovation in Magnesium-Based Hydrogen Storage Materials.” He discussed the potential of magnesium-based materials for sustainable hydrogen storage and green approaches to improving their performance.
Dr. Seema Anil Belorkar, Associate Professor, Atal Bihari Vajpayee University, Bilaspur, presented her work on “Biocatalysts Derived from Fruit Peels: Sustainable Enzyme Production through a Circular Bioeconomy.”
Following this, Prof. Dr. Sushil George Joseph, Professor, Kristu Jyoti College, Changanassery, delivered an invited lecture on “From Data to Decarbonization: AI-Based Solutions for Climate Protection.”
Participants presented their research papers through both online and in-person sessions. Undergraduate and postgraduate students also showcased their research work through poster presentations.
The conference concluded with a valedictory session. Dr. M. G. Roymon, Former Principal, St. Thomas College, delivered the closing address and felicitated the participants.
Awards and recognitions were presented to participants who demonstrated outstanding performance in various categories of undergraduate and postgraduate research poster and oral presentations.
During the concluding program, participants shared their experiences and feedback. Dr. Jayashree Balasubramanyam delivered the vote of thanks.
The conference provided an important academic platform for connecting Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, green innovation, sustainability and future-ready education, while encouraging students and researchers to explore solutions for the challenges of Vision 2035.
देश और दुनिया की हर बड़ी खबर का तुरंत अपडेट पाने के लिए नोटिफिकेशन ऑन करें।
