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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
India to Host Inaugural World Technology Summit in 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- World Technology, the leading platform celebrating human ingenuity across science, technology, and innovation, announces the inaugural World Technology Summit (WT Summit), set for November 5-7, 2025 in Pune and Mumbai, India. 'India offers the energy, scale, and ingenuity that the future demands." Share 'India offers the energy, scale, and ingenuity that the future demands,' said Paul J. Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of World Technology. 'The WT Summit is a platform for bold ideas, leading voices and new alliances — and we are proud to be together at MIT World Peace University, Pune.' Developed in collaboration with MIT World Peace University, one of India's leading universities, the WT Summit will convene global experts in science, technology, and public leadership to explore innovation across Data and Life Sciences. Programming will highlight frontier advances in AI, biotechnology, education, and digital infrastructure. 'At MIT-WPU, we believe that technology must serve humanity not just through invention but through intention. Hosting the World Technology Summit in Bharat is a clarion call to the world, that the future of global innovation must be inclusive, ethical and anchored in peace for societal transformation,' remarked Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Executive President, MIT World Peace University, Pune, Bharat. 'We are proud to host the inaugural World Technology Summit,' said Dr. Prasad D. Khandekar, Chief Academic Officer at MIT-WPU. 'This moment reflects both Bharat's ambition and our institution's commitment to advancing technology with purpose.' Professor Ganesh Kakandikar, Associate Dean of External Relations, will coordinate between both teams to ensure a successful summit. The summit in India will be a momentous occasion reflecting harmony between the global north and global south at the crossroads of technology. 'This summit puts ingenuity on center stage,' said Deborah Pandit-Sawaf, Chair of the WT Summit 2025 India Coordination Commission. 'We're convening the people and platforms shaping the future — and India is where it starts.' The WT Summit will feature high-level keynotes, immersive demonstrations, and youth-led programming designed to inspire collaboration and tangible progress. About World Technology World Technology (WT) is a global organization that convenes the worlds of technology, science and innovation. The World Technology Games is the annual flagship competition celebrating human ingenuity across Life, Earth, Data and Industrial sciences. Set to debut in 2026, the annual five-day event will convene scientists, engineers, technologists and innovators from around the world. The World Technology Summit is staged in key world cities and focuses on humanity's greatest challenges. WT is helmed by an accomplished Leadership team and a Global Advisory Group of leading experts with a mission to elevate great human ingenuity behind the world's greatest advancements of today and tomorrow. Learn more at
India Today
6 days ago
- Business
- India Today
New MIT-WPU lab sparks innovation in lithium and sodium batteries for India
As the world looks for new sources of clean energy, a team of researchers at the MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched a cutting-edge battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) is the first private state university in India to launch such a facility. This initiative supports national goals to boost India's energy independence and sustainable technology facility offers comprehensive, end-to-end capabilities—from synthesising active materials to fabricating coin cells and evaluating their electrochemical performance. MIT-WPU's research team is developing advanced electrode materials to improve battery energy density, cycling stability, and efforts focus on next-generation solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), which promise higher ionic conductivity and better thermal stability than traditional liquid electrolytes, enhancing battery safety and efficiency. The team aims to translate laboratory breakthroughs into scalable, real-world battery solutions. (Photo: MIT-WPU) Innovations at the centre include exploring glass-polymer composite electrolytes and pioneering paper-based batteries in collaboration with Mid Sweden facility has also begun synthesising high-purity solvents and electrolytes to support Indian battery manufacturers with quality raw materials, a critical step toward strengthening domestic supply with state-of-the-art instruments, the centre facilitates both academic research and industry partnerships, aiming to translate laboratory breakthroughs into scalable, real-world battery are underway to expand manufacturing capabilities to include cylindrical and prismatic cells, broadening the range of battery Dr. Bharat Kale, Director of the Centre of Excellence in Materials Science at MIT-WPU, emphasised the facility's alignment with India's strategic missions and its role in nurturing future talent."The group is working on paper batteries in collaboration with MID Sweden. This facility not only fosters academic and industry collaboration but also serves as a vital platform for training future talent. With greater support from national funding agencies like ANRF and others, private institutions like ours can significantly contribute to India's clean energy future,' Prof. Dr. Bharat Kale centre provides hands-on training for engineering and science students and offers research opportunities for Ph.D. scholars, preparing them for careers in clean energy technologies.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
Drop in Pune's ability to absorb carbon is a wakeup call for most Indian cities
Pune, one of India's fastest-growing urban centers, has witnessed a dramatic 34% decline in its carbon sequestration capacity over the past decade, according to a new study by MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) and Sustaina Greens research, led by Dr. Pankaj Koparde and Pratiksha Chalke, highlights the environmental cost of the city's rapid expansion, with built-up areas increasing by 12% between 2013 and surge in urban development has come at the expense of Pune's green cover, significantly reducing the city's ability to absorb carbon dioxide—a major greenhouse gas driving climate change. The study, published in the journal Sustainable Futures, also found a 13% drop in Pune's flood mitigation potential, attributed to the disruption of natural drainage systems and unchecked construction along riversides and changes have heightened the city's vulnerability to flooding, especially as erratic monsoon patterns become more frequent. The study points to the importance of preserving Pune's native landscapes its hills, rivers, and wetlands. (Photo: Getty) Dr. Koparde emphasized the crucial role of Pune's native landscapes—its hills, rivers, and wetlands—which historically have acted as natural buffers against carbon emissions, heat, and results underline the irreplaceable role of native geological and ecological features such as urban hills and wetlands in maintaining urban environmental health. As tropical metro cities like Pune expand, sustainable development can only be achieved by leveraging these native assets rather than undermining them,' he study calls for urgent policy interventions, including the protection and restoration of urban hills, wetlands, and riverside green buffers. It advocates for the adoption of ecosystem service valuation models and integrated urban planning frameworks to ensure that future growth is both ecologically balanced and R. M. Chitnis, Vice-Chancellor of MIT-WPU, described the findings as a wake-up call for all rapidly urbanising Indian cities.'Science must guide policy, and sustainability must be central to all development. It is imperative that urban planning prioritizes ecological preservation alongside progress,' he cities across India and the Global South grapple with climate change and urbanization, Pune's experience serves as a critical case study in balancing growth with environmental Watch
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
MIT-WPU School of Economics and Commerce launches B.Com Financial Analysis Program
The MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched its new Financial Analysis program, with the CFA Institute delegation in attendance. The ceremony highlighted collaborative plans to integrate financial curriculum into the university's academic programs. This aims to equip students with the skills required for successful careers in the global finance sector. Under the newly launched Financial Analysis program, MIT-WPU will offer on-campus training for the CFA Level I and II examinations, integrating them directly into the curriculum. In the first year, students will also have the opportunity to pursue the Investment Foundations Certificate from CFA Institute. This certificate will provide them with an understanding of the investment industry, including its structure, core concepts, and ethical considerations. Dr. R. M. Chitnis, Vice Chancellor, MIT-WPU, said, 'CA, CS, and CMA are professional courses in India, focused on auditing, taxation, and legal compliance, authorised under Acts of Parliament. In contrast, the CFA is a global qualification that supports companies in finance and investment banking, representing a distinct domain. Students who pursue these professional degrees alongside the CFA qualification will gain a significant competitive advantage in the fast-evolving world of finance.' Dr. Anjali Sane, Dean of the School of Economics and Commerce at MIT-WPU, said, ' With the launch of the Financial Analysis program, we had the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions on emerging trends in the investment industry. Our focus has been on building a curriculum that meets global industry standards and empowers students with the skills needed to thrive in the world of finance.'
Time of India
23-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kothrud residents take on MIT-WPU over construction
1 2 Pune: Kothrud residents staged a protest on Monday to voice their protest against MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU)'s construction activities at Vetal tekdi, claiming it would damage the natural habitat of peacocks and burden the area's infrastructure. As many as 250 people came together and marched towards the university where they chanted slogans and demanded an immediate halt to all new construction work. Children, senior citizens and students were part of the demonstration near the university's gate. People expressed their concern about the ongoing development works which would lead to an increase in student population, further straining the burdened local infrastructure. They urged the university to stop all construction activities and consider relocating some students to reduce pressure on the area. MIT-WPU registrar Ganesh Pokale told TOI, "We refute all allegations. Claims about noise, dust, environmental damage and legal violations are untrue and misleading. The land under construction is designated as a residential plot, where new facilities for a studio are being developed. It will not pressure the infrastructure." The university also issued a statement saying, "We reserve the right to take legal action if such false claims continue to spread. We reject all false and baseless allegations." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The residents said construction work would increase the student population — worsening traffic congestion, pollution, water scarcity and general disturbance — conditions with which residents are already struggling. Construction behind Sigma One, a society near the university, is encroaching upon the Vetal tekdi slope, a natural habitat for at least 50 peacocks, they claimed. Moreover, excavation activities would disrupt natural water aquifers, increasing the risk of floods during monsoons, they added. Residents said alarm bells went off when the university began to clear out vegetation and trees on the hill slope over the last few months. "The approach road to the construction site violates biodiversity park reservations and hilltop-hillslope zone rules. The spot is where citizens come to feed peacocks. Ever since the project started on the hillslope, peacocks have been displaced. Legal or not, this is destruction of the natural green cover and disruption of the only few animal habitats. We oppose the activities. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) must take accountability for the problems too — they cannot say there is a staff crunch preventing them from carrying out anti-encroachment drives," said Sandeep Bhadkamkar, a member of Citizens' Forum for ward 11. Protesters said the student population had risen from 5,000 to over 22,000 in five years because of the university. With the increase had come problems of encroachments, lack of pedestrian spaces, illegal parking and accidents. "We want PMC to ensure no encroachments take up space reserved for pedestrians and local residents. We want them to look at permissions issued for construction activities. Meanwhile, the university must evaluate the parking situation. Vehicles should be accommodated within the campus and not on the streets, something that causes large-scale traffic congestions," said Ramachandra Nirmal, a resident of the area.
