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SRMIST celebrates the Fifty Years of International Women%u2019s Day 2025SRMIST Hosts ICIOT 2025, Advancing Global Collaborations in IoT and Emerging TechnologiesSTAFF WRITERSRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST-KTR) commemorated 50 years of International Women%u2019s Day 2025 with the theme %u201cFor ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.%u201d The event, held at Dr. T. P. Ganesan Auditorium, brought together women staff, research scholars, and students from all institutions across the Kattankulathur campus.The celebration was graced by the presence of distinguished dignitaries:Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRM Groups, Mrs. Padma Priya Ravi Pachamuthu, Vice Chairman, SRM GroupsMs. Manimangai Sathyanarayanan, Director, SRMPS, Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST, Dr. S. Ponnusamy, Registrar, SRMIST, Dr. T. Mythili, Additional Registrar (MSL), SRMIST, Dr. Nitin M Nagarkar, Pro Vice-Chancellor (MHS), SRMIST, Dr. K. S. Lakshmi, Director, Directorate of Admissions, SRMIST, Dr. Nisha Ashokan, Director, Directorate of Student Affairs, SRMIST, Dr. Leenus Jesu Martin M., Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRMIST, Dr. Revathi Venkataraman, Chairperson, School of Computing, SRMIST, Dr. Chitra V., Dean, College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Dr. Helen Shaji J. C., Dean, College of Nursing, SRMISTThe event underscored SRMIST%u2019s ongoing commitment to fostering gender equality and empowering women in all spheres of life.STAFF WRITERThe Department of Computing Technologies, School of Computing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), successfully inaugurated the Fifth International Conference on the Internet of Things (ICIOT 2025), from 2nd to 4th April, 2025. This prestigious event has established itself as a leading platform for driving innovation, research, and global collaborations in IoT and related domains.ICIOT 2025 focuses on fostering academic excellence, strengthening industry-academic partnerships, and enabling project-based collaborations. The conference provides a vital networking forum for industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and students, facilitating knowledge exchange on cutting-edge advancements in IoT and emerging technologies.The conference featured distinguished academicians and industry experts, including Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, Chair Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRMIST; Dr. M. Leenus Martin, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRMIST; Dr. Arumugam Murukiah %u2013 MD & CEO, Broadline Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Chennai; Chairman, TNIFMC; Mr. Sreenivasa Reddy, Director, SmartThings (IoT) Cloud Group, Samsung R&D Institute India %u2013 Bangalore; Mr. Unnikrishnan P K, Head, R&D Tyre Testing, Apollo Tyres Ltd., Chennai; Dr. Thota Narayana Rao %u2013 Sci/Eng-SG & Head (CCSG), National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Tirupati; Dr. Celal Alagoz %u2013 Sivas University of Science and Technology, Turkey; Dr. Ari Happonen %u2013 LUT University, Finland; Dr. Revathi Venkataraman %u2013 Professor, Chairperson, School of Computing, SRMIST; Dr. Pushpalatha M %u2013 Professor, Associate Chairperson (CS), School of Computing, SRMIST; Dr. Jansi K R %u2013 Organizing Secretary, Associate Professor %u2013 CTECH, School of Computing, SRMIST; Dr. Niranjana G %u2013 Convenor, Professor & Head %u2013 CTECH, School of Computing, SRMIST; Dr. R.I. Minu %u2013 Co-Convenor, Professor %u2013 CTECH, School of Computing, SRMIST.Keynote sessions at ICIOT 2025 provided valuable insights into transformative technologies. Dr. Arumugam Murukiah, MD & CEO of Broadline Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, and Chairman, TNIFMC, delivered a compelling keynote on %u201cQuantum Computing and Industry 4.0: From Evolution to Quantum Key Distribution (QKD),%u201d highlighting the transition from classical digital computing to quantumbased atomic-scale computation.Dr. Thota Narayana Rao, Sci/Eng-SG & Head (CCSG) at the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, presented an engaging session on %u201cAtmospheric-Based IoT Devices for Disaster Mitigation and Lightning Protection%u201d. He emphasised the role of IoT-driven atmospheric sensors and early-warning systems in improving disaster resilience and mitigating risks posed by extreme weather events.Further emphasising the importance of international collaboration, Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, Chair Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRMIST, discussed the ambitious %u201c75-Satellite Global Project%u201d. He elaborated on how this initiative aims to leverage satellite networks for environmental monitoring, communication systems, and advanced scientific research, along with the role of IRSA (Indian Remote Sensing Applications) and the Andhra Satellite Station in agricultural advancements.2025 | Spectrum | Volume 18 Number 4 5