L&T Technology Services (LTTS), an engineering R&D company, and The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) in Mysuru successfully concluded illuminate 2.0. The event brought together industry leaders and innovators to share invaluable insights and perspectives from the world of technology, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Ramesh KS, Senior VP of Ather Energy, and Thiyagarajan A, Project Specialist – Statue of Unity, L&T Construction were among the speakers who shared their thoughts at the event.
The event was held on February 17 at the Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru, featured immersive and interactive sessions that explored the latest frontiers of technological advancements across industries and domains. Ramesh KS highlighted the growing impact and sustainability benefits of electric vehicles, emphasising their potential to revolutionise the global mobility industry. Thiyagarajan A shared the story behind the design and construction of the world’s tallest statue – The Statue of Unity, shedding light on the transformative technologies and initiative adopted during its in-record-time construction.
The audience, comprising scientists, engineers, industry leaders, government dignitaries, academia, students, and members of the media, were deeply engrossed in the compelling narratives that unveiled the extraordinary stories behind today’s monumental creations. In a subsequent fireside chat, moderated by Rajeev Gupta, CFO of L&T Technology Services, the speakers further delved into the role of engineering in designing, developing, and optimising processes for significant growth without compromising performance, quality, or reliability.
Abhishek Sinha, COO and Board Member at L&T Technology Services said, “Through illuminate, our flagship industry-academia interface initiative, LTTS aspires to fulfil its commitment toward promoting unmatched excellence and a spirit of innovation among young engineers, aspiring technologists, and the public. The first-hand experiences, connections, and insights into the groundbreaking developments – from electric vehicles to construction engineering – in the vibrant city of Mysuru, reaffirms our belief that sustainable growth paradigms can only be achieved through all-round and continuing stakeholder engagement for driving the next frontiers of success.”
Dr Rohini Nagapadma, Principal, NIE – Mysore, said, “We are pleased to be a part of the second edition of illuminate with L&T Technology Services. Through meaningful engagements around the role of science and engineering in our society, our speakers this year inspired us with firsthand accounts of ingenuity and innovation that is shaping India’s growth story. An important takeaway, I feel, is the need for synergising talent development and problem solving approach within our academic and skill-development initiatives.”
The inaugural edition of illuminate was graced by Dr Mylaswami Annadurai, popularly known as the “Moon Man of India” and Sudhanshu Mani, the mind behind the Vande Bharat express trains.
