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IIIT-Bhubaneswar to host international conferences-‘InGARSS 2025’, ‘INDOCRYPT 2025’- in Decembe

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) The IIIT-Bhubaneswar is set to host two major international academic events this December, bringing global researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to Odisha for groundbreaking discussions in remote sensing, geoscience, cryptology, and cyber security.
From 10–14 December, IIIT Bhubaneswar will welcome delegates to the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (InGARSS 2025), a globally anticipated event spotlighting the latest advancements in geoscience and remote sensing technologies. The institute proudly announces that Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor of Odisha and Chancellor of IIIT Bhubaneswar, will preside over the inaugural ceremony on 11 December.
This year, InGARSS has received an overwhelming response, with over 500 paper submissions, out of which 241 authors have been selected. The conference will feature 151 poster presentations, 90 oral presentations, and an exciting Student Paper Competition—with 18 finalists chosen from 57 submissions. Participants will engage in discussions on AI-driven remote sensing, SAR imaging, climate analytics, disaster resilience, and environmental sustainability, reflecting the global urgency to leverage advanced sensing technologies for societal benefit.
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