The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) Chandigarh has successfully concluded its one-week Karyashala on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: Fundamentals, Programming and Case Studies” under Government Accelerate Vigyaan Scheme. Dr. S. Anantha Ramakrishna, Director CSIR-CSIO was the chief guest of the valedictory ceremony on 15th July 2023.
Dr. S. Anantha Ramakrishna, Director CSIR-CSIO, congratulated the institute and the CSE department for conducting such high-end workshops for the students and preparing them for the next generation of digital solutions. Prof. Baldev Setia, Director PEC, highlighted that it is the need of the hour for the upcoming generation to learn and grow with the demanding and evolving technologies. Dr. Poonam Saini, coordinator of the workshop, thanked all the experts from IITs, NITs and recognized industries who have effectively engaged the participants and made them technology ready. She appreciated the efforts of both the conveners, Dr. Manish Kumar and Dr. Shilpa, for the smooth conduct of the workshop.
During the closing Ceremony of the KARYASHALA, the CSE department also announced its 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computing, IoT and Data Analytics (AICTA) which is scheduled to be held in the month of December 2023. The conference brochure and its webpage were launched by Dr. S. Anantha Ramakrishna, Director CSIR-CSIO during the event. The head of the CSE Dept., Dr. Trilok Chand, appreciated the efforts of the organizing team for both events. He informed that the 3-day conference will provide an international platform for the participants who will congregate to share and exchange their ideas as well as research potential. One special track on ‘Women in Computing’ is also planned during the pre-conference workshop.