AUGUST 2025
A national-level conclave bridging academia and industry, focusing on cutting-edge advancements in AI for Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Featured keynote, expert panel, and student project presentations with over 170 participants nationwide.
The IEEE-VSIT Student Branch successfully organized National Level Conclave: NextEdge on August 2, 2025, at Vidyalankar School of Information Technology.
The conclave served as a bridge between academia and industry, spotlighting groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.
The event commenced with a formal inauguration ceremony, setting a professional tone for the day.
A keynote session by Dr. Sachin Paithankar explored the evolving role of AI in FinTech and UPI systems, followed by an expert panel discussion featuring notable speakers — Khushbu Jain, Kirankumar, Rishikesh Meherwad, and Narendra Venkatesan.
The discussion delved into critical topics such as generative AI, digital privacy, cybersecurity, and UPI fraud.
In the second half, students from across India participated in two technical tracks — Cybersecurity and Data Analytics — presenting projects that demonstrated practical implementations of machine learning, mobile security innovations, and data-driven insights.
The competitive sessions showcased exceptional technical acumen and creativity.
The conclave concluded with an award ceremony, celebrating the most innovative student solutions, followed by a heartfelt vote of thanks.
With over 170 participants, the event embodied IEEE’s mission of advancing technology for humanity, fostering collaboration, and promoting technical excellence.
