IIIT-H TechForward Seminar Series Completes 12 Successful Editions

IIIT Hyderabad’s TechForward Research Seminar Series, a leading platform for fostering collaboration between academia and industry in emerging technologies, has successfully completed 12 editions. Launched a year ago, the monthly seminar series has delivered deep insights, directional talks, and strategic industry outlooks from accomplished thought leaders, each edition focusing on a unique theme.

The series has explored a diverse range of domains, including computer vision, artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, AI on the Edge, healthcare, financial technologies, software architecture, large language models (LLMs), sustainable mobility, and agentic AI. These sessions have been compiled into monthly dispatches, serving as a ready reckoner on technology trends.

In the past year, IIIT Hyderabad has collaborated with leading organizations such as Qualcomm, ISB, Google, Goldman Sachs, Bosch, Lloyds Technology Centre, Meta, Accenture Evernorth Health Services, ZF India, and ServiceNow. These partnerships have significantly enhanced the series' impact and relevance.

The 12th edition, themed 'Technology and Cinema,' was held last evening at the IIIT-H campus. It featured talks by Shobu Yarlagadda, Co-founder of Mihira Visual Labs, and Prof P J Narayanan, Director of IIITH. The event was co-organized by the Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA).

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Narayanan said, “We are very pleased with the response to the TechForward series, which has strengthened the link between industry and academia. HYSEA’s partnership has been valuable, and we hope to scale this into a flagship event for the Hyderabad IT ecosystem.”

The success of the TechForward series underscores the growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the tech industry. By bringing together experts from various fields, the series has not only provided valuable insights but has also fostered a community of innovation and learning.