The Academia & Industrial Summit 2024 was successfully held at the SurTech Campus in Dumdum, Kolkata, by the Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology and Sports Complex (SurTech), a JIS Group Educational Initiative and Idea-O-Meter. Prominent figures from academia and industry attended the summit, which was organized by SurTech’s Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Automobile Engineering.

Esteemed dignitaries like Dr. Monojit Dutta, Chief of Research Group, Product Development, TATA Steel, Prof. P.P. Chattopadhyay, Director of NIAMT, Former Dean, IIEST, Shibpur, Prof. Manojit Ghosh, IIEST-Shibpur, Visiting Prof. at the University of Michigan, Associate Prof. Dr. Snehanshu Pal, IIEST-Shibpur, Postdoctoral Fellow at Pennsylvania State University, USA, Mr. Samir Nandi, Director, Next Innovations Overseas Education Consultancy, Mr. Snobin George, Canterbury Christ Church University, Business Development Manager, Mr. Nitya Nagaich, GEDU, Global Education Head, South Asia, Ms. Shilpi Mishra, Head, Mercy University, North America, and Prof. (Dr.) Saradindu Panda, Principal, SurTech, JIS Group graced the occasion.

Attendees gained insightful viewpoints on research trends, industry-academia partnerships, and technology developments from this event.

The summit featured thought-provoking talks and lively debates. Global education and research options were discussed by representatives from Kaplan International, Canterbury Christ Church University, Ravensbourne University London, the University of Notre Dame, and Mercy University. Through collaborations with Next Innovations (Overseas Education Consultancy) and the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), the event provided professionals and students with an energizing opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders and experts, fostering a deeper comprehension of cross-border innovation and research.

The Academia & Industrial Summit 2024 helps strengthen the bonds between academia and industry.

Priyanka Dutta