Manipal University Jaipur successfully hosted the 5th International Conference on Smart Systems: Innovations in Computing (SSIC-2025) on December 19 and 20, 2025. The conference was organized by the Department of Information Technology, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, in association with Iowa State University, USA, and the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and supported by D2L as the Gold Sponsor.
The international conference brought together researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students from India and across the globe. The two-day event provided a vibrant platform for sharing ideas, research outcomes, and practical solutions in the rapidly evolving field of smart systems and modern computing.
The two-day SSIC-2025 conference followed a well-structured and engaging schedule spread across December 19 and 20, 2025.
Day one began with registration and the inaugural ceremony, followed by a series of high-impact keynote sessions delivered by national and international experts on topics ranging from cybersecurity, fault-tolerant AI, time-series intelligence, IoT ecosystems, on-device inference, and generative AI. The day also featured multiple parallel technical sessions covering AI breakthroughs, data-driven innovations, AI-IoT integration, smart systems networking, and legal aspects of AI, providing researchers a platform to present cutting-edge work.
A special highlight of SSIC-2025 was INNOVATEX 2.0, a Student Ideathon that inspired young innovators to think creatively and develop impactful solutions to real-world challenges. Selected research papers presented during the conference will be published in Springer’s SCOPUS-indexed book series, providing global visibility and recognition to the authors. The conference also emphasized sustainable development and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to innovation and global partnerships.
The conference was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of the Chief Guest, Mr. Sandeep Sahani, Partner–Consulting, KPMG Global Services Pvt. Ltd. He highlighted the growing importance of industry–academia collaboration in driving innovation and digital transformation. The Guest of Honour, Mr. Atul Kumar, Director, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), emphasized the need for secure, trustworthy, and resilient smart systems in the age of artificial intelligence.
The event was organized under the visionary leadership of Manipal University Jaipur, led by Dr. N. N. Sharma, President; Dr. Karunakar A. Kotegar, Pro-President; Dr. Nitu Bhatnagar, Provost; and Dr. Amit Soni, Registrar. The university leadership provided continued support in strengthening the university’s research ecosystem and global academic engagement. The conference was successfully convened by Dr. Ankit Mundra, Dr. Vivek Kumar Verma, Dr. Rohit Kumar Gupta, Dr. Ashish Kumar and Dr. Sakshi Shringi of Manipal University Jaipur, whose dedicated efforts ensured the smooth execution and overall success of SSIC-2025.
Through SSIC-2025, Manipal University Jaipur once again reaffirmed its commitment to research excellence, innovation, and fostering meaningful international collaboration, making the conference a valuable and enriching experience for all participants.
