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IIT Ropar, Punjab

International Conference5 - 8 September 2025

GeoAI CON 2025

Organized by the Centre of Excellence in Socio-Environmental Sustainability for River Sand Mining (SEnSRS) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, Punjab, India. GeoAI CON 2025 brought together researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students to share recent advancements, innovative ideas, and research outcomes related to Geospatial Artificial Intelligence, Earth observation, remote sensing, surveying, and environmental sustainability.

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The conference was inaugurated at the Senate Hall (Admin Block) with a welcome address by the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Reet Kamal Tiwari, and a Patron's Address by Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, setting the stage for future collaborations in Spatial Intelligence.

Distinguished Keynotes

Prof. (Dr.) Biswajeet Pardhan•UTS Sydney, Australia
Prof. (Dr.) Avik Bhattacharya•IIT Bombay
Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Kumar Jat•MNIT Jaipur
Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Pal•NIT Kurukshetra
Prof. (Dr.) Ajanta Goswami•IIT Roorkee
Prof. (Dr.) Akshar Tripathi•IIT Patna
Prof. (Dr.) Prashant K. Srivastav•BHU Varanasi

Core Highlights & Themes

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Diverse Sessions: Technical onsite presentations on "GeoAI in Earth Observation" and "Advanced Applications of AI" alongside global virtual presentations via Google Meet.
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Practical Tutorials: Dedicated third day for hands-on drone mapping, surveying, and advanced geomatics training at the Geomatics Engineering Lab.
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Academic Exchange: Provided students and researchers an elite networking hub for sharing innovative remote sensing methodologies and sustainability tools.

IIT Ropar, India • 4-Day Symposium

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GeoInnovate Thon 2026 Students Group at IIT Ropar

IIT Ropar, Punjab

Interdisciplinary Outreach25 April 2026

GeoInnovate Thon 2026

Innovate for Earth, Inspired by Space

Organized by the Centre of Excellence in Socio-Environmental Sustainability for River Sand Mining (CoE SenSRS), Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar), under the prestigious banner of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS). This flagship interdisciplinary outreach initiative successfully engaged students of Classes VIII to XII, fostering scientific curiosity, innovation, and environmental awareness through the prism of Earth and Space Sciences.

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Conceived to inspire the next generation of researchers and innovators, Geolnnovate Thon 2026 successfully bridged the gap between classroom theories and real-world scientific applications, highlighting the potential of remote sensing and space science for sustainable resource management.

Eminent Keynote Sessions

Mr. Aseem K. Sharma (IFS Retd.)
Environmental stewardship, natural resource conservation, and sustainable development.
Dr. Reet Kamal Tiwari
Growing significance of Earth observation technologies for addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
Dr. Sartajvir Singh Dhillon
Cultivating analytical thinking, scientific innovation, and global research opportunities from an early age.
Dr. Vishakha Sood
Contemporary advancements in science and technology alongside their direct societal relevance.

Experiential Highlights & Attractions

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Live Drone Demonstration: Led by Mohit Patial, Mohit Thakur, and Randeep Singh, providing school students a hands-on showcase of drone assembly, data acquisition, mapping, and applications in disaster management and precision agriculture.
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Earth & Space Science Competition: A vibrant creative arena where students designed innovative solutions to critical environmental problems using space-based remote sensing concepts.
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Awards & Certificate Distribution: Recognizing outstanding student performances and concluding the program with deep gratitude to speakers, teachers, volunteers, and partnering institutions.

IIT Ropar, Kendriya Vidyalaya • School Outreach Program

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