Ping 2.0.2.3 inaugurated at Manipal Institute of Technology

Manipal, March 28, 2023: Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) under the Department of Information and Communication Technology (I and CT) inaugurated Ping 2.0.2.3.

The theme of the Ping 2.0.2.3 workshop “IEEE Sustainable Development Platform – Next-gen tech. powered by AI” emphasized the importance of sustainable development in the current technological landscape.

Sudhir Mahale, Vice President of Cloud & AI Architecture at Deutsche Bank was the guest of honour. Dr. Manjula Shenoy, Professor, Dept. of I and CT, MIT Manipal, introduced him.

In his address Sudhir Mahale stressed the need for sustainability and described Artificial Intelligence as a driving force with the ability to combat the most pressing environmental and social challenges facing the world today.

Dr. Manohara Pai, the workshop’s originator, elaborated on the concept behind the event and the idea of PING. He spoke briefly on the workshop’s relevance to MIT staff and students over the years and emphasized the necessity of sustainability in all sectors, such as industries and educational institutions, and how AI has become a commodity in today’s world.

The event commenced with invocation song by Pavithra K.C, Research Scholar, Dept. of I and CT MIT Manipal, followed by the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries.

Dr. Balachandra, Professor of I and CT, introduced Dr. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

Dr Kini warmly congratulated one of MIT’s longest iterating workshops – PING – and emphasized how the MAHE management is keen on their endeavours to contribute and educate students on understanding the importance of sustainability.

Dr. (Cdr) Anil Rana, Director of MIT, looked back at the meticulously planned event and stated that “At MIT, we believe in introducing fresh themes under the PING workshop every year to help achieve the expanding market expectations.”

The Ping 2.0.2.3 inauguration function was a resounding success where participants had a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from industry experts, including Sudhir Mahale, Vice President for Cloud & AI Architecture, Deutsche Bank, Gautam U Bhat, Customer Success Manager – Architect IBM, Kiran Puthukudy, Chief Architect & DevOps Leader, cYAAG Technologies, and Gautam Bhat, CTO, cYAAG Technologies, about the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field.

Dr. Preetham Kumar, Deputy Registrar-Academics (Technical) MAHE, Professor, Dept. of I and CT MIT Manipal proposed the vote of thanks.

Other dignitaries included Dr. Smitha Pai, Head of the Department (HOD), Dept. of I and CT MIT, Manipal, Dr. Preetham Kumar, Deputy Registrar-Academics (Technical) MAHE, Professor, Dept. of I and CT MIT Manipal, and Convener of PING, Dr. Manohara Pai M.M., Professor, Dept. of I and CT MIT Manipal, and the founding HOD of the Department of I and CT, and Dr. Veena Mayya, Assistant Professor – Senior Scale, Dept. of I and CT, MIT Manipal and Co-Convener of PING.