- IIIT-Delhi wraps up the first day of RIISE 2024 and E-Summit, a collaborative event focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. Highlights include computational gastronomy and social impact initiatives
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) concludes the first day of its flagship event, the Research Innovation and Incubation Showcase (RIISE) 2024. This year’s RIISE was combined with E-Summit, a collaborative endeavour aimed at empowering the next generation of innovators, leaders and budding entrepreneurs.
RIISE 2024 brought together luminaries from academia, industry and government, fostering a collaborative platform aimed at translating academic brilliance into tangible impact. Embracing the overarching theme of ‘Build for India,’ RIISE 2024 served as a rallying call for innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers dedicated to advancing homegrown solutions. Throughout the event, attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions, enlightening talks and interactive sessions, delving into a myriad of cutting-edge topics. From robotics and space technology to perspectives on time, history & modernity and from Bharat AI to sustainable mobility, RIISE 2024 explored the forefront of innovation and its potential to address pressing challenges facing India and the world.
E-Summit is a mega conclave designed to empower the next generation of innovators, leaders and entrepreneurs. It caters to school and college students, startups and startups, offering over 17 activities across various domains. Participants can showcase their talents, exchange ideas and forge connections in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through start-up fairs, pitching sessions, investor talks, social entrepreneurship fairs and hackathons.
Highlights from the event included:
Computational Gastronomy Showcase: Attendees witnessed the fusion of technology and culinary arts as experts explored the potential of making food computable, reducing carbon footprints and leveraging databases like Flavour DB and Recipe DB to create nutritious meals. Demonstrations from projects such as Diet RX, Spice R, Ayurveda Informatics and Ratatouille captivated audiences, showcasing the intersection of gastronomy and technology.
One Delhi App Integration Project: IIIT-Delhi showcased its groundbreaking project aimed at integrating metro ticketing systems with other modes of transport, promising seamless connectivity for commuters across the city. This initiative represents a significant step towards enhancing urban mobility and accessibility.
Social Impact Initiatives: IIIT-Delhi demonstrated its commitment to driving social change through entrepreneurship and technology. Prototypes displayed during the showcase included drone technology for the agriculture sector, addressing national security concerns.
