AI, Cybersecurity, Innovation Take Centre Stage At IGNITE 2026 In Pune
IGNITE 2026, a three-day international conference jointly organised by KJ College of Engineering and Management Research and IEEE Pune Section, was inaugurated in Pune on Wednesday. Dr PK Sinha, former Vice-Chancellor of IIIT Naya Raipur, stressed the importance of developing a research-oriented mindset and adapting to rapid technological changes, stating that India's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 depends on innovation and youth-led technological transformation.
The conference received 1,548 research paper submissions from India and abroad, with 354 selected after rigorous review. Speakers highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and industry-academia collaboration. Researchers from leading institutions, including Stanford University, are participating in keynote sessions, paper presentations and expert discussions on emerging technologies and sustainable development.
