IIIT Hyderabad's TechForward Seminar Series: A Year of Cutting-Edge Research and Industry Insights

Hyderabad: IIIT Hyderabad’s TechForward Research Seminar Series, a platform for academia-industry collaboration around emerging technologies, has successfully completed its 12th edition. Over the past year, the series has provided deep insights, directional talks, and industry perspectives from highly accomplished thought leaders, each month focusing on a different theme.

The seminar series has covered a wide range of topics, including computer vision, artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, AI on the Edge, healthcare, technology in financial services, software architecture, large language models (LLMs), sustainable mobility, and agentic AI.

IIIT Hyderabad has collaborated with leading companies such as Qualcomm, ISB, Google, Goldman Sachs, Bosch, Lloyds Technology Centre, Meta, Accenture Evernorth Health Services, ZF India, and ServiceNow. These partnerships have enriched the discussions and provided practical insights into the application of cutting-edge technologies.

The 12th edition of the seminar, themed around Technology and Cinema, featured talks by Shobu Yarlagadda, co-founder of Mihira Visual Labs, and Prof. P. J. Narayanan, Director of IIIT Hyderabad. The event was held at the IIIT Hyderabad campus, with the Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA) as the co-organizing partner.

Prof. P. J. Narayanan commented on the success of the TechForward series, saying, “We are very pleased with the response to the TechForward series that has enabled connections between industry and academia. I am also glad about HYSEA’s partnership in this endeavor. This is a unique seminar series that needs to be promoted widely to become a flagship event associated with the Hyderabad IT ecosystem. We look forward to expanding the series in the coming months.”

The TechForward Research Seminar Series has not only fostered a deeper understanding of emerging technologies but has also created a valuable network of experts and professionals. The monthly dispatches compiled from the talks serve as a ready reckoner for technology directions, making the series an essential resource for anyone interested in the future of technology.

The success of the TechForward series underscores the importance of collaboration between academia and industry. By bringing together thought leaders from diverse fields, the series has provided a platform for innovative ideas and practical solutions. As the series continues to grow, it is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology in India and beyond.