AICTE-VAANI, the All India Council for Technical Education- Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages, organised a two-day International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Smart Urban Development and Intelligent Mobility” under the AICTE-VAANI Scheme on 6th and 7th August 2025 at the Rathinam Auditorium, Techzone Campus, Coimbatore.
The conference aimed to provide a vibrant and inclusive platform for discussing innovations, research, and policy recommendations in the domains of smart cities, intelligent mobility, and sustainable urban living.
A distinctive feature of this conference was its bilingual approach in both Tamil and English. This is to promote regional languages in technical communication, as envisioned by the AICTE-VAANI Scheme and the national mission of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The inaugural function was graced by Manickam, CEO, Rathinam Group of Institutions, who presided over the ceremony. Balasubramanian, Principal, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, delivered the Inaugural Address, emphasising the institutional commitment to regional inclusivity and technical innovation.
Suresh, Vice Principal and IQAC Coordinator, felicitated the gathering with insights on the academic impact of the event.
The two-day conference featured a diverse and accomplished panel of guest speakers from academia and industry. Sabarinathan Muthu, Executive Manager at Gateway Software Solutions, delivered a talk on Smart Urban Planning and Sustainable Living in Tamil Nadu, highlighting practical models for sustainable urban development.
Udayakumar Mathivanan, CTO and Founder of iDataMind Data Systems, addressed the role of Artificial Intelligence and IoT in Urban Infrastructure, providing valuable insights into digital transformation in public utilities.
Dhinesh, Application Developer at Zoho Corp, explored Intelligent Public Transport Systems tailored for rural and semi-urban Tamil regions.
The conference also included technical sessions and paper presentations in both Tamil and English. Over 100 participants, including faculty members, research scholars, and industry professionals, attended the event, showcasing and discussing their work across various themes related to urban planning, AI applications, intelligent mobility systems, and linguistic inclusivity in education
The event was coordinated by Karthikeyan, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, and Aravindh, Assistant Professor, Biotechnology, with the support of faculty and student volunteers.
