March 2-3, 2026
The Smart City Workshop 2026 (SCW 2026), sponsored by the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ), was successfully held at IIIT-Bangalore recently.
The workshop opened with remarks by Prof. Debabrata Das, Director of IIIT-Bangalore.
The two-day event brought together researchers, faculty members, and students from leading academic and industrial organizations, including Indian Institute of Technology Madras, University Putra Malaysia, Hitachi, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Ibaraki University, National Institute of Technology Kure College, University of Hyogo, and Kagawa University.
SCW 2026 featured invited and keynote talks by distinguished experts including Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati; Mr. Bapu S Bindhumadhava (Centre Head PGCoE IISc); Dr. N. Subramanian (Executive Director, Society for Electronic Transactions and Security); Prof. Jyotsna Bapat (Professor, IIIT-Bangalore); and Prof. Shigeki Takeda (Professor, Ibaraki University, Japan).
The workshop also included 37+ technical paper presentations across multiple sessions covering topics such as wireless communication systems, radar technologies, smart automation, sensing systems, and smart city applications, fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration, and discussion on emerging technologies shaping future smart cities.
March 11, 2026
After the successful completion of KVLSI Cohort 2, we have now started Cohort 3, and classes have commenced.
March 11, 2026
Women’s Day Celebration
We celebrated International Women’s Day, with an awareness session at IIIT-Bangalore on “Growing Up Informed: Breaking Myths, Building Awareness, and Making Safe Choices.”
Speakers:
Dr. Sandhya Ravi
MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery)
Surgeon & Breast Specialist
Founder & Managing Director, Prameya Health
Dr. Jyothi Menon
MBBS, DGO, MD (OBGYN)
Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Senior Consultant and Reproductive Health Specialist
Dr. Padmini Prasad
MBBS, MD (OBG)
F-CSEPI, DABS (USA)
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Sexologist & Marriage Counselor
March 14, 2026
We recently hosted the 9th edition of RISE Open House (Research, Innovation, Society and Entrepreneurship), showcasing the latest research and innovation at IIIT-Bangalore. The event brought together students, researchers, and industry professionals to explore Ph.D. opportunities, interact with faculty and scholars, and build meaningful collaborations.
Over 400 participants attended the keynote session, workshops, and poster presentations, with more than 80 research projects showcased across departments. We also announced 28+ summer internship opportunities during the event.
The keynote by Anand Rangarajan, VP, Engineering, Google DeepMind, highlighted the role of Artificial Intelligence and the continued importance of humans in an AI-driven world, followed by an engaging Q&A with the audience.
RISE Open House continues to be a platform for showcasing impactful research, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation that addresses real-world challenges.’
March 20-22, 2026
The IIIT-B Premier League, organized by the Sports Committee, saw enthusiastic participation from students, making it a lively and enjoyable event.
March 27, 2026
IIIT-Bangalore and RV College of Engineering have signed an MoU, marking a significant step towards strengthening academic and research collaboration.
The MoU emphasizes collaborative innovation through joint intellectual property development and knowledge sharing, enabling both institutions to contribute meaningfully to advancements in science and technology.
This partnership aims to create a dynamic ecosystem that enhances learning, fosters research excellence, and prepares students for real-world challenges.