Srikanth Nadhamuni discussed his experience spearheading the success of Aadhaar, the groundbreaking digital public infrastructure initiative that has brought 1.4 billion Indians together.
Leading experts gathered at illuminate 3.0, a leading public forum by L&T Technology Services Limited(LTTS) and the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) congregated industry leaders highlighting on AI and emerging technologies that can propel a sustainable and inclusive future.
The significance of Purposeful Agile Innovation across domains was emphasized by Srikanth Nadhamuni, Founder and CTO of Aadhaar, and Gayatri Chauhan, Founder and CEO of BuzzOnEarth, as they shared important viewpoints and experiences with a full house of engineering students, practitioners, and industry veterans.
Like prior years, the event showcased the creativity, tenacity, and proficiency of India’s talent pool by sharing true stories behind historic discoveries. Srikanth Nadhamuni discussed his experience spearheading the success of Aadhaar, the groundbreaking digital public infrastructure initiative that has brought 1.4 billion Indians together.
Gayatri Chauhan discussed the main environmental issues of our day and how innovations in technology might help solve them in a way that is both inclusive and sustainable. The speakers talked about how current technologies must be scaled to assist as many citizens as possible.
With each edition, illuminate continues to strengthen its position as the premier forum for celebrating India’s engineering achievements. Graced on previous occasions by Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, the celebrated “Moon Man of India” and former ISRO scientist; Sudhanshu Mani, the visionary behind the Vande Bharat Express; Ramesh KS, Senior Vice President of Ather Energy; and Thiyagarajan A, Project Specialist – Statue of Unity at Larsen & Toubro, the annual event is a testament of human ingenuity and collective progress.
At the fire-side chat moderated by Abhishek Sinha, Executive Director & President – Medical, Smart World & Functions, at L&T Technology Services, the speakers expanded on their viewpoint, delving on how cutting-edge technologies, including AI, will spearhead the next phase of growth for the country. The deliberation, which witnessed active participation from a full house at the KSOU Convocation hall, underlined the impact and importance of engineering talent and technology innovation in shaping the 21st century.
Key Leadership Comments
Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Sinha of LTTS commented, “As one of the leading global engineering and technology service providers, LTTS is proud to partner with The National Institute of Engineering in celebrating the true spirit of engineering excellence. The enthusiasm I witnessed today among the young engineers, aspiring technologists, and members of the public highlights the dynamic energy of Mysuru and encourages us to maximize the benefits for the society at large. LTTS will continue to champion such platforms to advance its commitment towards Sustainability and Technology.”
Dr Rohini Nagapadma, Principal, NIE – Mysore, observed, “Rapid technology breakthroughs in recent times are proving instrumental in reshaping our ideas and perceptions. illuminate, by bringing together industry experts to share their viewpoint, continues to help democratize knowledge and inspires our students to aspire for greater achievements. As an outstanding instance of industry-academia collaboration, this marquee event has now come to define the intellectual calendar of the city of Mysuru and serves as a beacon of excellence and inspiration.”
