Adani University IETE Seminar 2026 Sparks Aerospace Push
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Adani University emerged as a key academic hub for the IETE West Zone Seminar and IETE Students Forum (ISF) Congress 2026, organised on the theme Trends and Innovation in Aerospace Electronics. This event placed the university at the centre of an important national conversation on how India is shaping its future in space, defence and advanced electronics. In recent years, universities have played a growing role in supporting India’s science and technology goals, and this programme highlighted how higher education institutions are now active partners in research, skill development and innovation.
The seminar was organised by the Delhi-headquartered Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers and hosted by its Ahmedabad centre, in collaboration with Adani University, the Space Applications Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation, and the Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics. Sessions were held in both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, showing how Gujarat has become an important location for technology-led learning and space-related research. The region already hosts several major space, defence and digital infrastructure projects, making it a natural setting for such a programme.
The inaugural ceremony took place today at the Adani University campus in Shantigram, Ahmedabad, and commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting. Such ceremonies are common at academic and scientific events in India and reflect a respect for knowledge, learning and new beginnings. Shantigram itself is designed as an integrated education and living zone, which supports collaboration between students, teachers and industry experts.
Prof (Dr) Dhaval Pujara, Provost of Adani University, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the university’s focus on innovation-led education, research excellence and collaboration in emerging technology domains. His remarks reflected a wider shift in Indian education, where universities are moving beyond classroom teaching to hands-on research, industry projects and real-world problem solving. This approach is especially important in fields like aerospace electronics, which require strong links between theory, design and practical application. The inaugural address was delivered by Mrs Preeti Agrawal, Chairperson of the IETE’s Ahmedabad centre, who underlined IETE’s long-standing role in supporting engineers, students and researchers across India through seminars, training and technical forums.
The event was graced by Mr Nilesh Desai, Director of the Space Applications Centre, ISRO, as Chief Guest, while Mr Ashish Pandey, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank of India, attended as Guest of Honour. Their presence showed how aerospace electronics now connects many sectors, from space science and national security to banking systems that rely on secure communication and advanced technology. The keynote address was delivered by Mr Ashish Rajvanshi, Chief Executive Officer of Adani Defence & Aerospace. He spoke on the growing role of electronics and avionics in nation-building, the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the roadmap toward Viksit Bharat 2047. His talk reflected India’s push to design and build more of its own defence and aerospace systems, reducing dependence on imports and creating high-skilled jobs. Shri Sunil, President of IETE, delivered the presidential address and spoke about the responsibility of engineers and educators in preparing young people for fast-changing technology careers.
The seminar featured a series of technical sessions and expert-led discussions on emerging technologies, research advancements and innovation trends in aerospace electronics. Topics in this field often include satellite communication, navigation systems, sensors, avionics, artificial intelligence and secure electronics. These areas are critical for space missions, defence platforms, disaster management and even everyday services such as weather forecasting and digital communication. Industry professionals, academicians, researchers and students participated actively, making the programme a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange. For students, events like this offer a rare chance to interact directly with senior scientists and industry leaders, helping them understand real-world challenges and career paths.
By hosting the inaugural proceedings, Adani University reinforced its position as a centre for technology-focused learning and research, while contributing to national efforts to strengthen aerospace and electronics capabilities. Such collaborations between universities, professional bodies like IETE and organisations linked to ISRO help create a strong ecosystem where ideas can move from classrooms to laboratories and then into practical use. The programme concluded with a forward-looking emphasis on sustained collaboration, research partnerships and innovation-driven growth, signalling that events like this are not just one-time gatherings but part of a longer journey to build knowledge, skills and self-reliance in advanced technology fields.
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