BITS Edu Campus, Vadodara Mumbai NH#8, Varnama, Vadodara - 391240, Gujarat-India.

Organized by:

Civil Engineering Department

th th24 – 25 MARCH, 2017

NATIONAL SEMINAR ON

SMART CITIESCurrent Scenario & Future Challenges

ORGANISES

VADODARA

MISSION TRANSFORM NATION

Objectives:

To provide a platform for Government Officers, Semi-Government Officers, Faculty Members, Research

Scholars, Students, Consultants, Industry People, Manufacturers of Cement/Concrete/Nano-materials to

deliberate on the various aspects on Smart City Development.

To know current technologies available and future challenges for building Smart Cities.

To take forward the Government's agenda of Smart Cities.

The 2 Day Seminar on Smart Cities will provide an important platform to all professionals not only from Civil Engineering but also from various Engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science and Electronics & Communication Engineering, to learn & discuss Current Scenario & Future Challenges of Smart Cities.

Scope :

Government Initiatives

Smart Buildings

Smart Business

Smart Citizen / Community

Smart Clean Energy

Smart Education

Smart Environment

Smart Government

Smart Grid for Power Supply

Smart Communication [IOT]

Smart Living

Smart Mobility

Smart Security & Safety

Smart Urban Planning

Smart Utility

Smart Water & Waste Water Management

Themes of Seminar :

Expert Speakers :

Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's mission of Smart Cities is intended to transform the lives and living conditions of the citizens of the country.

Smart City Mission is an urban renewal and retrofitting program by the Government of India with a mission to develop 100 cities all over the country making them citizen friendly and sustainable.

Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, , Rajkot and DahodVADODARAare selected for Smart Cities Mission from Gujarat.

Dr. Sumit ChaudhriFounder, GAIA Smart Cities, New Delhi.

Internet of Things (IoT) in Smart Cities.

Dr. Santosh G. ShahDirector (Innovation), BITS Edu Campus, Vadodara.Smart Concrete for Smart City construction.

Dr. Abhijit BanerjeeTechnical Advisor, GIZ India, New Delhi.Use of C&D waste - alternative material in construction.

Mr. Umang JainManaging Associate – Urban Transport, WRI India, New Delhi.Integrated urban transport solutions for Smart Cities.

Dr. Omkar JaniScientist, GERMISmart Grid and Solar Energy.

Mr. Rajnikant PatelHonorary Director, GTU School of Smart Cities.Development of Smart Cities-Financial Issues.

Mr. Rajesh PhadkeChief Architect & Planner at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.Planning Smart & Sustainable Cities.

Mr. Nirav ShahPWC India, Ahmedabad, Smart Cities for Sustainability.

Prof. Saswat BandyopadhyayProfessor, Faculty of Planning, CEPT Ahmedabad.Sustainability aspects in Development of Smart Cities.

Mr. Jugal PandyaCo-founder, Z Axis Unmanned Machines.Application of Drones for Smart City.

Why you should attend ?

The speakers are invited from renowned organizations dealing with Smart Cities development, who have vast knowledge & experience.

The seminar will also showcase various products & techniques for Smart City development.

Government Officers, Semi-Government Officers, Faculty Members, Research Scholars, Students, Consultants, Industry People, Manufacturers of Cement / Concrete / Nano-materials.

Who should attend ?

Notes :Registration fees includes registration kit, 2 days Lunch, 2 days Tea and High tea.

Registration amount should be sent by DD / Cheque in favour of Babaria Institute of Technology payable at Varnama, Vadodara.

Delegates are requested to make own arrangements for lodging boarding and traveling.

Registration Fees

Students

Academicians

Govt. Employees

Industry Personnels

Research Scholars

Foreign Delegates

Rs. 250 /-

Rs. 500 /-

Rs. 500/-

Rs. 2000 /-

Rs. 500/-

$ 100/-

Dr. Santosh G. ShahDirector Innovation, BITS Edu Campus

Shri Dhruv J. PatelChairman & Managing DirectorBITS Edu Campus

Shree Jagdishbhai PatelFounder President & ChairmanBITS Edu Campus

Chief Patron

Program Chair

Shri S. K. PatelCampus DirectorBITS Edu Campus

Shri Ketan PatelDirector AdministrationBITS Edu Campus

Dr. Pallavi AgarwalPrincipal, Institute of TechnologyBITS Edu Campus

Institute Head & Invitee

Patron

Dr. Lalit S. ThakurHead, Civil Engg. Dept., BITS Edu Campus

Mrs. Nipa A. DesaiMember, Board of Governance,BITS Edu Campus

Conveners

Vipul J. KalyaniAsst. Professor, Civil Engg. Dept.M. : +91 99258 77598

Finhasali H. ChinwalaAsst. Professor, Civil Engg. Dept.M. : +91 98256 18586

Coordinators

Sponsorship Slots

Particular

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Stall Display Space (3m x 3m)

Flex / Banner Display

Time for PresentationFree Delegates Rate (Rs.) Free Stalls

45 min3 8 2,00,000/-

30 min2 4 1,00,000/-

15 min 1 2 50,000/-

11 25,000/-

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For further details contact :

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Vision : To be a World Class Institute par excellence. : To uplift globally the Young-Brains with comprehensive knowledge & innovation skills.Mission

BITS Edu Campus established in 2003 by Shree Krishna Educational Charitable Trust, Vadodara, is located at Varnama on

Vadodara-Mumbai NH#8, about 11 Km away from Vadodara. It is self-contained campus created on the lush green land of

about 27 acres of serene countryside and away from the noisy and crowded city environment.

The campus harbours Babaria Institutes of Technology and Pharmacy besides BITS Institute of Physiotherapy. In its journey

of over a decade, it has established itself as a premier center for education in Bachelor’s and Master’s Courses besides

research and industrial consultancy in the country. The campus is cosmopolitan in character, truly global in outlook, yet

deeply rooted to the traditions and values of Indian culture. Besides curricular education, extra-curricular activities like

sports & games, cultural & religious activities are encouraged for all round personality development of students & staff.

Over the span of 12 years, the developments at BITS Edu Campus have seen phenomenal growth which has endorsed the

true visionary leadership and profound dedication of Shree Jagdishbhai Patel, the Founder President and Chairman and

prime mover of the campus and Dhruv Patel, CMD BITS Edu Campus.

VADODARATHE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF GUJARAT

Lukshmi Vilas Palace

Vadodara, the Cultural Capital of Gujarat, is the third largest city in the Western Indian State of Gujarat, after Ahmedabad and Surat. Vadodara is also known as Sanskari Nagari, i.e. Cultured City and according to the Gujarat Tourism authority it is the most sought after location for the dance style known as ‘garba’ in the entire world. Vadodara is one of India’s most cosmopolitan cities. Thanks to the vision and broad mindedness of the Gaekwads. Vadodara, the administrative headquarters of Vadodara District is located on the banks of the Vishwamitri river, southeast of Ahmedabad,139 kilometers from the state capital Gandhinagar. The railway and NH# 8 connects Delhi and Mumbai, pass through Vadodara.

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