L&T Technology Services and NIE's Illuminate 2.0: Pioneering Tomorrow's Technological Frontiers
luminate 2.0, an initiative by L&T
Technology Services Limited, and The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) in
Mysuru, brought together industry leaders and innovators to share invaluable
insights and perspectives in the vibrant city of Mysuru. Distinguished speakers Shri Ramesh KS, Senior Vice President of
Ather Energy, and Thiagarajan
A, Project Specialist – Statue of Unity, L&T Construction, inspired
the audience with their diverse and deep experiences from the world of
technology, innovation, and engineering excellence.
The event 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, emphasizing their
potential to revolutionize the global mobility industry. Thiagarajan 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 Limited, the speakers further delved into the
role of engineering in designing, developing, and optimizing processes for
significant growth without compromising performance, quality, or reliability.
Their message to the youth and the Engineers at Heart was clear – follow your
passion for achieving new heights.
Abhishek Sinha,
Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at L&T Technology Services commented on the
occasion, “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 ground-breaking
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.”
Expressing her thoughts, Dr Rohini Nagapadma, Principal, NIE – Mysore, observed, “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 synergizing 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 Shri Sudhanshu Mani, the mind behind the Vande Bharat express
trains. Illuminate will continue to drive the passion of engineering excellence
among the youth and technology enthusiasts in the coming days.
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