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Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) under Two-Cover Bid System for supply of Research-Grade 8-Channel Wireless EMG–IMU Acquisition System

Notice Inviting Tender(NIT) under Two-CoverBid SystemFor supply of Research-Grade 8-Channel Wireless EMG–IMU Acquisition System   International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad   Tender No.: IIIT-H/Purchase/2026/10 Date: 1st June 2026, Sealed quote should reach the address below on or before 15th June 2026@ 03:00 PM.   Document Link: Research-Grade 8-Channel Wireless EMG–IMU Acquisition   DirectorIIIT HyderabadProfessor […]

Why India Needs an AI Vision and Strategy 

As India stands at the crossroads of technology and nation-building, Prof Rajeev Sangal stresses why AI must go beyond innovation for innovation’s sake. It must serve a larger national purpose. We need to build an India-led AI ecosystem rooted in inclusion, language accessibility, education, healthcare, meaningful employment, and the solving of real-world problems. Despite all the hype around AI today, India still lacks a clear AI vision. We need a radical strategy that seeds AI work across thousands of local problems. By identifying relevant AI applications, investing seriously in data collection, and combining this with innovative approaches to machine learning, we can not only solve our own challenges but also create world-class AI manpower. This, in turn, can lead to the emergence of hundreds — perhaps even thousands — of AI startups. A part of this strategy has already been tested through Mission Bhashini, India’s first AI mission, which successfully developed Indian language speech-to-speech translation technology.

25th Convocation 2026

25th Convocation (11th July 2026) The 25th Convocation of IIIT Hyderabad will be held on Saturday, 11th July 2026 during the afternoon session. Chief Guest Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India will give the convocation address. Program Schedule Academic procession Welcome address Saraswati vandana Director’s address Granting of Ph.D degrees Presentation of medals and […]

Foundations of Ethics in AI (FEAI) (16 to 19 June 2026)

Foundations of Ethical AI Workshop will be held from 16 to 19 June 2026 at IIIT Hyderabad. The workshop will be an engaging and immersive program designed for students, researchers, and practitioners eager to build responsible and ethical AI systems.
With the rapid success of Large Language Models (LLMs), AI has become increasingly ubiquitous and central to decision-making across diverse domains. This makes addressing challenges such as fairness, trustworthiness, robustness, explainability, and privacy more critical than ever. Through expert-led talks and interactive sessions, the workshop provides a strong foundation along with insights into cutting-edge research in ethical AI.
The program also features hands-on sessions and offers participants the opportunity to showcase their work through poster presentations, making it a vibrant platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
The Foundations of Ethical AI Workshop 2026 is crafted as a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue on both the technical and societal dimensions of AI.
The event link: mll.iiit.ac.in/feai/

Digital Demos: Data, Power and Politics in the EU and India  (9 and 10 September 2026)

International conference on Digital Demos: Data, Power and Politics in the EU and India is being organised by Jean Monnet Module on “Digital Democracy and Data Governance in the European Union” Human Sciences Research Centre, IIIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with IHub Data, IIIT Hyderabad and Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad.

Date: September 9-10, 2026

Venue: IIIT Hyderabad

India Concept note

Who controls the flows of data that increasingly affect citizens’ lives? What new forms of power are emerging through data brokers, aggregators, monetisers, and digital infrastructures? Can regulatory frameworks keep pace with the rapidly evolving political economy of data-driven systems? As data becomes central to governance, economic value creation, and political authority, debates on digital regulation are expanding beyond privacy towards broader questions of power, ownership, and control. Data is no longer merely collected; it is aggregated, monetised, traded and embedded within complex infrastructures such as data centres, cloud architectures and digital platforms. This raises urgent concerns about accountability, transparency, and democratic oversight in an increasingly datafied world. Against this backdrop, the European Union and India represent two distinct yet influential approaches to governing data. While the EU’s rights-based model has shaped global normative values, India’s evolving approach reflects its emphasis on digital public infrastructure and developmental priorities. In this context, the second edition of Digital Demos examines data governance as an ecosystem, encompassing legal and policy frameworks, market actors, and technological infrastructures. It aims to provide a platform for rigorous academic dialogue and critical debate, examining data regulation and its absence, and fostering interdisciplinary and comparative insights on their global implications.

Themes

We encourage submissions that address, but are not necessarily limited to:

Comparative Frameworks for Data Governance
Data Infrastructures and Digital Ecosystems • Data Economies and Emerging Stakeholders
Data and the Public Good
Digital Public Infrastructure and Policies
Digital Divides and the Reimagining of Rights
Accountability and Transparency for Data Fiduciaries
Sustainability and Environmental Implications of Data Centres
Geopolitics of Data Sovereignty and Data Diplomacy
Future Trajectories of Data in AI Governance
Submission Guidelines

We invite submissions of original research papers from scholars across disciplines such as European and international law, political science, public policy, sociology, international relations, diplomacy studies, and development studies. Abstracts should be between 500 and 700 words and clearly include the paper title, research objectives, methodology, key findings, and the relevance to the conference theme. Each submission must be accompanied by a brief bio of the author(s), including their institutional affiliation and contact information.

Key Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026 (5 PM IST)

Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2026

Draft Paper Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026

Link for Abstract Submission: https://forms.office.com/r/n3GMZt1DWV

Registration and Logistics: There is no registration fee. The conference organisers will provide catering for tea/coffee and lunch during the conference. All other expenses, including travel and accommodation, will be the responsibility of the participants.

Conference Convenor: Dr. Aakansha Natani, Human Sciences Research Centre, IIIT Hyderabad

Email: aakansha.natani@iiit.ac.in

Conference Co-Convenor: Prof. Manjari Katju, Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad

Dr.  Jofin George on how is EERC building earthquake resilience

Combining drones, machine learning, and vernacular architecture, EERC is redefining how India approaches structural resilience. The focus is on preparedness, prevention, and preserving heritage structures. Long before algorithms, simulations, and seismic codes existed, traditional Indian architecture had already mastered resilience. Today, at the EERC at IIIT Hyderabad, researchers are revisiting that wisdom through AI, drones, computer vision, and machine learning to understand how structures survive disasters. From studying heritage buildings and earthquake-resistant vernacular homes to developing AI-based crack detection systems and open-source structural assessment tools, the centre is building a bridge between ancient engineering intuition and modern computational science. In conversation with assistant professor Dr Jofin George, CE explores how technology and traditional knowledge are redefining structural safety and earthquake resilience in India.

Arihant Jain, a UG5-DD student working under the guidance of Deepak Gangadharan, was awarded the prestigious IndiaAI Mission Fellowship. He received this recognition for his project, AI-Driven Event Recognition and Fall Detection for Enhancing Two-Wheeler Safety.

This impressive double victory reflects the students’ dedication, discipline, and strong teamwork, along with the invaluable guidance and support of their coaches. IIIT-H teams winners at Summit 2026 held at IIIT Hyderabad from 6 – 8 March 2026. The details are:Basketball (Men) Winner: IIIT Hyderabad Runner-up: BITS Hyderabad Basketball (Women) Winner: BVRIT NarasapurRunner-up: IIIT Hyderabad […]