Mangaluru: The inauguration of the two day International Conclave on Engineering Science and Technology-2024 (ICEST-24), was held on April 23, 2024, at 9:30 am in the Multipurpose Hall at P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore.
ICEST-24 comprised six conferences, each representing different engineering disciplines.
The ceremony commenced with an Invocation by Abdul Abdu Samad, an 8th-semester student, followed by a welcoming speech by Dr Shareefraju J. Ukkund, the Convener of ICEST-24.
Dr Sharmila Kumari, Chair of DIGITREV and Vice Principal of PACE, delivered the preamble address, emphasizing the significance of the event and the research environment it fosters.
Abdullah Ibrahim, Managing Trustee and GC Member, highlighted the commitment of PACE Group to research and its impact, emphasizing the presence of numerous faculty PhD holders from various research centres at PACE.
The Chief Guest, Sohan M., Senior Manager at Infosys, Mangalore, emphasized the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in technological advancements, given the diverse range of conferences under ICEST-24.
The keynote address, delivered by Dr P. Nagabhushan, VC of Vignan University, AP, focused on the 5A’s in engineering and the convergence of various AML fields through ICEST.
Dr Nagabhushan also discussed the significance of artificial intelligence and identified critical factors for the engineering battle in the tech field.
ICEST-24 Conference Proceedings were released, and Guests of Honors, Dr Salimullah Khan, Principal of PACP, and Dr K. P. Soofie, Principal of PAPT, addressed the audience. Dr Ramis M. K., General Chair of ICEST-24 and Principal of PACE, highlighted the significance of the event in his presidential remarks.
Other dignitaries included Dr Sayyad Ameen Ahmed, Dean of Student Affairs, and Haris T. D., Purchase Manager at PAET. The program was attended by HoDs of various departments, faculty members, students, and delegates from other institutions.
The ceremony concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr Krishna Prasad N., Chair of BIOTRENDCON and HOD of the Biotechnology Department.
