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Udaipur: The College of Technology and Engineering (CTAE), a constituent college of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, will host an international symposium titled “LASIRE-2026” on March 23–24, 2026.
Dr. Sunil Joshi, Dean of CTAE, stated that the symposium will serve as an important global platform to promote research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration in the fields of agri-innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), deep-tech, and digital technologies.
Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, former Director of NIT Surathkal and Vice President at Elsevier India, will deliver the keynote address. In addition, several international experts will participate as featured speakers, sharing their experiences and insights. These include Ben Holzman (Ahead Computing, Portland, USA), Amitesh Shukla (Founder @Stealth, San Francisco, USA), Manish Unhale (University of East London, UK), Varun Vij (Principal Engineer, Upscale AI, Saratoga, California, USA), Hina Rathore (Texas University, USA), and Gaurav Joshi (CTO, VESRV Infosystem, India).
Key Focus Areas (Agri and Agri-Tech):
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AI-based solutions for sustainable agriculture and agri-innovation
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Promotion of AI startups and deep-tech innovation
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Development of data access and computing capabilities
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Use of next-generation intelligent technologies in the service sector
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Smart digital intelligence and blockchain-based secure ecosystems
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AI-driven solutions in manufacturing, logistics, energy, and supply chain
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Intelligent technologies in biomedical and healthcare sectors
Dr. Joshi further informed that the symposium will feature technical sessions, research paper presentations, poster presentations, and expert panel discussions. It will provide participants an opportunity to interact with global experts, learn about emerging innovations in agriculture and agri-tech, and explore avenues for international collaboration.
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