Successful Inauguration of ICCMES-2024 at JUIT, Solan
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The highly anticipated International Conference on Civil, Materials, and Environmental Sustainability (ICCMES-2024) was successfully inaugurated on October 4, 2024, at Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), Waknaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Organized by the Department of Civil Engineering at JUIT, this prestigious event has brought together global experts, academicians, and industry professionals to deliberate on crucial issues related to sustainability in civil engineering, materials science, and environmental practices.
The conference commenced with a warm inaugural address delivered by Dr. Saurav, Conference Chair and Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department. In his opening remarks, Dr. Saurav stressed the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to address sustainability challenges, highlighting the event’s hybrid format, which enabled participation from both in-person and virtual attendees worldwide.
The Chief Guest, Shri Manu Bhaskar Gaur, CEO of JUIT, in his keynote address, shared his vast industry experience, emphasizing the increasing significance of sustainability in global engineering and development. He spoke passionately about the need for innovation, research, and collaboration in finding sustainable solutions to the environmental challenges posed by modern urbanization and infrastructure development.
Prof. Dr. Ashish Kumar, Head of the Civil Engineering Department at JUIT, expressed sincere gratitude to all the conference partners, with special mention to the publishers. He emphasized the critical role of publishers in ensuring the research presented at the conference reaches a global audience, underscoring the importance of knowledge dissemination in academic progress.
A key highlight of the inaugural ceremony was the official unveiling of the *Book of Abstracts*, which compiles research contributions from participants across the world. This publication showcases groundbreaking research in civil engineering, materials science, and environmental sustainability, reflecting the global collaboration and innovative ideas presented at the conference.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr. Tanmay Gupta, Conference Co-Chair, who expressed deep gratitude to all contributors, including the esteemed speakers, participants, and reviewers, for their dedication in making the event a success. He also extended his appreciation to the sponsors and partners for their invaluable support, and again highlighted the critical role of the publishers in the success of the conference.
ICCMES-2024, which runs until October 5, 2024, promises to be a landmark event, fostering groundbreaking research and productive discussions in the field of sustainability. With numerous collaborative efforts in the pipeline, the conference is expected to leave a lasting impact on both academia and industry.
