19 December 2023: C-DAC, Kolkata, in collaboration with the University of Calcutta, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the 'International Conference on Systems and Technologies for Smart Agriculture (ICSTA 2023)' on Tuesday, 19th December 2023, at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town, Kolkata. Themed "Cultivation of Civilization through Sustainable Agricultural Practices - Together We Make It Possible," the two-day conference sets the stage for transformative advancements in the field of agriculture.
The conference was inaugurated by S Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
The occasion was also graced by distinguished guests like Prof Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Vice Chancellor, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir; Prof Debatosh Guha, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technolgy, University of Calcutta; Dr Aloknath De, Chairman NSC and Ex Corporate Vice President of Samsung Electronics, NSC (AgriEnIcs), Samsung India, and Aditya Kumar Sinha, Senior Director and Centre Head, C-DAC, Kolkata.
The General Chair of the conference was Dr Alokesh Ghosh, Associate Director, C-DAC, Kolkata, and Professor Amlan Chakraborty, Director A K Choudhury School of Information Technology University of Calcutta, University of Calcutta.
The event featured esteemed speakers from around the globe, including Prof John K Schuller, University of Florida, USA; Prof Ganesh Bora, Fayetteville State University, USA; Dr Mohamed Rawidean, Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic Systems, Malaysia; Dr Santosh Pitla, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; Prof Phillip Bradford, University of Connecticut, USA; Dr Matthew Burnett, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa ; Prof Anupam Chattopadhyay, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; and Dr Sruti Das Choudhury, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA addressing various facets of the conference theme on 19th and 20th December 2023.
ICSTA 2023 aims to be a pivotal platform for the scientific community and industry to deliberate on agricultural practices that preserve Earth's natural resources, elevate crop quality, protect the environment, and mitigate health hazards for farmers through the integration of electronics and ICT technologies. The conference spotlights significant research and applications, showcasing emerging technologies and information management for the betterment of the agricultural sector.
Speaking on the occasion, Aditya Kumar Sinha, Senior Director and Centre Head, C-DAC, Kolkata stated, "ICSTA 2023 is a pivotal event that bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and sustainable agricultural practices. By bringing together experts, scientists, and industry leaders, we aim to foster a collaborative environment that catalyzes innovation and propels the agriculture sector towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future."
Speaking on the occasion, Aditya Kumar Sinha, Senior Director and Centre Head, C-DAC, Kolkata stated, "ICSTA 2023 is a pivotal event that bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and sustainable agricultural practices. By bringing together experts, scientists, and industry leaders, we aim to foster a collaborative environment that catalyzes innovation and propels the agriculture sector towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future."
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