Shillong, Mar 27: Over 220 students and professionals from state and national institutions participated in discussions with industry leaders to explore emerging trends in digital transformation, business sustainability, commerce, healthcare, and financial management during the two-day National Conference on “Bridging Academia and Industry Innovation: A Two-Way Approach.”
Hosted by the School of Economics, Commerce, and Management at Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), the event concluded on Wednesday with participation of students from ICFAI University, Synod College, and MIT.
The conference was inaugurated by Vijay Kumar Mantri, Commissioner of Education, who emphasized the importance of academia-industry collaboration in shaping a future-ready workforce.
Dr. Habib Laskar from Assam University delivered a keynote speech on AI, fintech, and e-commerce, stressing the need for adaptability in a rapidly evolving economy.
The first day featured expert sessions on topics such as AI in education, corporate governance, sustainable business models, digital healthcare, and financial technology.
The second day was dedicated to technical sessions, including 17+ paper presentations and 5 poster presentations. Research highlights included e-governance, digital transformation in the judicial system, and sustainable tourism development.
Awards were presented for outstanding research, with Mr. Pranab Duara & Dr. Marina B. Marwein receiving the Best Paper Award and Dr. Zaman E. Tongper winning the Best Poster Award.
The conference concluded with a valedictory session where experts encouraged continued engagement between academia and industry to drive innovation and sustainable development.
