TISE CON 2025: Bridging the Industry-Academia Interface
The Department of Bioengineering, in collaboration with the Integral Startups Foundation and esteemed organizations like AFSTI Lucknow Chapter, Indian National Young Academy of Sciences, and The Biotech Research Society, successfully hosted the International Conference on Trends & Innovations in Science & Engineering: Bridging the Industry-Academia Interface (TISE CON 2025) from February 20th to 22nd.
The conference brought together five international partners from Uzbekistan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, and Qatar, ten government organizations including DBT, DST-SERB, CSIR, and ICAR institutes, and eleven leading industry partners like Sun Pharma, Novartis, and AMA Herbals. This dynamic convergence created an unparalleled platform for fostering innovation and collaboration.
The event commenced with an inaugural session led by Prof. Alvina Farooqui and Prof. Mohd Haris Siddiqui, with Hon’ble Chancellor Prof. S. W. Akhtar formally opening the conference. The keynote session, “Building a Skilled Workforce for Viksit Bharat 2047,” featured distinguished panelists discussing skill development, modernized curricula, and the role of academia in shaping the future workforce.
Over three days, the conference hosted engaging technical sessions, plenary talks, and industry discussions on cutting-edge topics such as sustainability, biofuels, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and emerging trends in food science and biotechnology. Keynote speakers included Padmashri Prof. G. D. Yadav, Prof. Smita Lele, and Prof. B. Jayaram, among others, who shared insights into industry-driven research and commercialization.
The event concluded with poster presentations and networking sessions, reinforcing the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. TISE CON 2025 was not just a conference—it was a movement toward scientific progress and innovation.
We extend our gratitude to all participants and collaborators for making this event a resounding success. Let’s continue this journey of knowledge and transformation!