SGT University Hosts I-SHINE 2025 – AI Global Summit for Sustainable Nation-Building
SGT University successfully organized the International Summit on Holistic Innovations for Nations’ Empowerment (I-SHINE 2025 – AI), a two-day global conference that focused on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping India’s future. Held in a hybrid format, the summit attracted renowned academics, industry experts, policymakers, and researchers from around the world.
The central theme of the summit was “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Growth: Envisioning a Viksit Bharat by 2047,” closely aligning with India’s long-term development goals. It emphasized AI as a tool for national empowerment and global leadership.
The summit began with a welcome address by Dr. Hemant Verma, Vice-Chancellor of SGT University, who stressed the importance of ethical AI, interdisciplinary research, and education reform for inclusive and sustainable growth. He highlighted SGT University’s commitment to innovation-driven progress.
The inaugural session featured Prof. Mohd. Afshar Alam, Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard University, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director – Sales (India & SAARC) at Sophos, as the Guest of Honour.
Day one included thought-provoking sessions led by global AI experts. Dr. Hari Prasad Devkota from Kumamoto University in Japan addressed AI’s emerging role in global health and science communication. Dr. Maanak Gupta from Tennessee Tech University examined the ethical and societal impacts of AI. Dr. Srinivas, Director at Stanome, discussed the integration of AI with genomics for crop innovation and food security. Dr. Vikas Kannojiya presented India’s first AI-powered artificial heart assistive device.
The second day featured a keynote address by Prof. Cory Glickman from Infosys, USA, which focused on AI’s role in achieving sustainability and resilience. Dr. Waqar M. Naqvi, Director at AD Vivum Education & Research in Qatar, discussed the integration of AI in healthcare, highlighting its global impact on diagnostics and treatment models.
Other key speakers included Dr. Khalid Raza from Jamia Millia Islamia, Mr. Kishan Srivastava from SDLC Corp in Dubai, and Mr. Shivam Dwivedi, an Engineering Architect at Code & Theory in New York, who shared insights on AI across various industries.
The summit concluded with a valedictory session featuring Shri Indresh Kumar Ji, a National Executive Member of the RSS, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Harnath Babu, Partner and CIO at KPMG, as the Guest of Honour.
I-SHINE 2025 saw participation from institutions across 19 Indian states and several prestigious national and global partners, including AIIMS Delhi, KGMU Lucknow, Harvard Medical School (USA), BAM (Germany), and USDA (USA).
The summit emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, and government, focusing on real-world AI applications in healthcare, education, urban development, governance, and environmental sustainability.
With this landmark event, SGT University reaffirms its role as a leading force in AI-driven innovation, contributing meaningfully to India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
