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STAFF WRITERThe 9th State Nursing Conference on Health Information Technology, hosted by SRM College of Nursing. With over 480 delegates from 41 institutions, including 30 nursing colleges and 4 hospitals, the conference was a dynamic melting pot of ideas, innovations, and groundbreaking discussions on the future of nursing.The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including:Prof. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor of SRMIST, Lt. Col (Dr.) A. Ravi Kumar, Advisor%u2014Medical & Health Sciences, SRMIST, Dr. Nitin M. Nagarkar, Pro ViceChancellor (In-charge) of SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. Venkatraman, Medical Superintendent, SRM MCH & RC, Prof. Dr. Helen Shaji, Dean, SRM College of Nursing, Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Vice Principal, SRM College of NursingFurther emphasising the need for innovation, Prof. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor of SRMIST, called for a paradigm shift in education, stating, %u201cWe should transition from a teaching institute to a learning institute and utilise AI efficiently.%u201d His insights highlighted the growing necessity of adaptability in an increasingly digital healthcare landscape.The event featured cuttingedge presentations, interactive panel discussions, and live demonstrations, offering indepth insights into the role of health informatics in patient care, medical research, and nursing education.SRM College of Nursing was established in 1992. The SRM College of Nursing is a premier institution under the SRM Institute of Science & Technology, known for its %u201cbench-to-bedside learning%u201d approach. Students receive handson training at the 1,200-bed SRM Medical College Hospital, ensuring they are well-equipped for the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.STAFF WRITERTwo teams from the Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (MBA AIDS - CC2 Section), participated in the prestigious Forge Inspira %u2013 Ideathon, a national-level innovation challenge hosted by IIT Hyderabad. The competition aimed to foster original, AIdriven ideas addressing realworld problems.Team Athreya Aero %u2013 3rd Place Winners%u2022 Anirudh Raghunath, Meghana S. P., Srinivasan R. & Rammohan S. Team Athreya Aero clinched 3rd place for their cutting-edge project, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS). Their solution targets the inefficiencies in logistics systems, particularly high operational costs, delayed deliveries, and poor realtime monitoring. Leveraging AI, the team proposed a DaaS model powered by swarm-enabled drones and a hybrid charging mechanism. The system is designed for scalability, speed, and efficiency, revolutionizing logistics through smart automation.Team Piezoelectric Energy%u2022 Jayashri J. & Sailasri K. Team Piezoelectric Energy impressed with their proposal for a Footstep-Powered Lighting System. Utilizing piezoelectric technology, their project envisions harvesting mechanical energy from human footsteps and vehicular movement to generate electricity%u2014an ecofriendly innovation with vast potential for sustainable urban infrastructure. Both teams showcased commendable creativity and technical insight, bringing pride to FoM, SRMIST on a national platform.SRM College of Nursing organises State Nursing Conference on Health Information TechnologyFoM Teams Shine at Forge Inspira %u2013 Ideathon, IIT Hyderabad%u201cSEA the Future 2025%u201d - International ConferenceSTAFF WRITERKasetsart University, in collaboration with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur Campus, organized the SEA the Future 2025 international conference in Thailand from February 26 to 28, 2025. This event was held under the (MoU) signed between the Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University, Thailand, and SRMIST KTR.Themed %u201cSustainable Oceans and Coasts for the Next Generation,%u201d the conference focused on advancing research and fostering innovation in maritime technology and marine resource conservation. Over 100 research papers were presented, covering key topics such as:%u2022Smart port development for enhanced maritime transport systems%u2022Pollution management and marine environmental conservation%u2022Solutions for microplastic pollution%u2022Autonomous ships and climate change mitigation%u2022Remote sensing applications in coastal zone management%u2022Harnessing renewable energy from the seaWith participation from 26 countries including the USA, Germany, Italy, China, Indonesia, Syria, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and the UAE, the event saw 117 research abstracts selected for presentation. On behalf of SRMIST KTR, Dr. Nagalakshmi Radhakrishnan, Associate Professor, and Mr. Saichand Venkatachalam, Research Scholar from the Department of Civil Engineering, attended the conference. Dr. R. Nagalakshmi was honoured as the Best Invited Speaker and was also appointed as a Session Chair. Meanwhile, Mr. V. Saichand presented his research paper and engaged in discussions with conference organizers regarding coastal pollution management.SRMIST Vice Chancellor Dr.C.Muthamizhchelvan releasing the Conference proceedings at the State Nursing Conference26 2025 | Spectrum | Volume 18 Number 4