LR Group Conference Concludes; MoUs Signed for AI Skill Development

Solan, November 5: The three-day 15th International Multidisciplinary Conference at LR Group of Institutions, Solan, concluded with the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with UAE-based CERTIFAI TECHNOLOGIES FZCO to promote artificial intelligence (AI) education and skill development among students.

More than 1,500 participants attended the conference through online and offline modes. Himachal Pradesh University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mahavir Singh was the Chief Guest at the concluding ceremony, organised in collaboration with Himalayan Rise.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Singh stressed the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to education, urging students to combine knowledge across subjects and use emerging technologies to address contemporary challenges. He also highlighted issues such as climate change, disaster management and environmental concerns in the Himalayan region, besides discussing AI and other scientific innovations.

The keynote speakers, MMU Vice-Chancellor Dr Ravi Sharma and Dr Mahendra Singh Thakur, Chairman of Environmental Science at HPU, delivered lectures on academic and research-related themes.

Under the MoUs, LR Institute of Education and other participating degree colleges will collaborate with CERTIFAI TECHNOLOGIES FZCO on the design and implementation of technology-based AI literacy and skill-enhancement programmes, including value-added and capacity-building courses.

Research paper presenters and essay competition winners were felicitated with certificates and mementoes. Academicians were also honoured with Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions.

Conference Convener and Principal Dr Nisha Sharma welcomed the guests, while Coordinator Dr B.S. Singh presented the report on the three-day event. LR Group Managing Director Dr Shachi Singh, Dr Avneet Gupta, Dr Kanchan Bala, Dr Shweta and Dr Labh Singh were among those present.