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What is HIVE 2.0?

HIVE is the flagship conclave of IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation. Held annually to bring the brightest minds in industry and academia together through this Industry–Academia platform of convergence, HIVE 2.0 aspires to connect research with industry’s current and future demands while building a thriving ecosystem through the trifecta of industry including startups,academia, and government. This two-day conclave exemplifies the belief that innovation is a collaborative endeavour and that meaningful change stems from aligning diverse perspectives

HIVE 2.0 stands as an opportunity to:

  • 1 Facilitate collaboration in ongoing research projects in the interdisciplinary field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCi) with potential industry applications.
  • 2 Prioritize translational research goals by understanding industry needs and strategizing solutions to address current and future real-world problems.
  • 3 Strengthen partnerships through incubation to bring innovative technologies mainstream.
    • Who should attend?

    HIVE 2.0 welcomes participation from:

  • 1 Industry professionals addressing specific challenges and exploring tech-driven solutions.
  • 2 Startups looking for alignment with research themes and opportunities to scale.
  • 3 Researchers and Academicians seeking practical applications for their areas of research.
  • 4 Government bodies seeking to fund and facilitate collaboration for India-centric scalable technological advancements.

    • Thematic Tracks

    HIVE 2.0 will explore foundational research themes of IIT Mandi iHub with direct industrial and societal applications. The thematic tracks include

    Assistive Technologies

    Access & technology usage, regardless of their abilities

    Device-Led Technologies

    Usage of device features and capabilities to enhance users’ intuitive interaction

    Experience Technologies

    Making technology usage,functional & enjoyable

    Generative AI-Led Design Technologies

    Reshaping application interface & computational processes and capabilities

    Why should one attend HIVE 2.0?

  • Gain unique insights into cutting-edge research and its potential applications.
  • Form impactful collaborations to fast-track innovations from ideation to implementation.
  • Be part of a community dedicated to solving complex real-world problems with the applicable technology and potent research.

    • Registration is open now !

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    Conclave Highlights

    1

    Research-Industry Dialogues

    Engage with thought leaders and industry experts to align translational research goals with current industrial market trends and future needs.

    • “Crossing the Chasm” of the Valley of Death in TRL.
    • Can we bridge the “Virtual Barrier” between Industry and Academia with respect to intellectual property and its ownership?
    • Are we missing the importance of a “PoC which needs-to-look-like a product”?
    • Sharing the experience of the first of its kind “Cluster-Based Approach” in translational research.
    Research-Industry Dialogues
    Startups’ Call-to-Action
    2

    Startups’ Call-to-Action

    Inviting startups to collaborate with IIT Mandi iHub research teams to co-develop market-ready solutions and explore the possibility of co-creating go-to-market strategies.

    3

    Industry Problem Statements

    Industry participants are encouraged to present and contribute specific challenges that align with the conclave's thematic focus. Collaborative efforts would transform these challenges into actionable solutions.

    Industry Problem Statements
    Product Demonstrations
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    Product Demonstrations

    HCi-related products and solutions prototypes will be demonstrated.

    Detailed Schedule will be uploaded soon

    Registration Fee

    (For the 2 days Conclave)

    Students
    Includes Accommodation & Meals:
    INR 3,000 per person
    Includes Meals Only:
    INR 1,500 per person
    Professionals/General Attendees
    Includes Accommodation and Meals:
    INR 7,000 per person
    Includes Meals Only:
    INR 5,000 per person
    Fee for Stall/Demo
    INR 5,000 per stall (Includes stall fee only)

    Early Bird Discount (Register Before January 10th, 2025)

    Students
    Includes Accommodation and Meals:
    INR 2,000 per person
    Includes Meals Only:
    INR 1,000 per person
    Professionals/General Attendees
    Includes Accommodation & Meals:
    INR 6,000 per person
    Includes Meals Only:
    INR 4,000 per person

    Group Registration Discount

    10% discount for groups of 3 or more participants.

    Note: The stay on campus accommodation will be on a twin-sharing basis and subject to availability.

    Hosts of the HIVE 2.0

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    Prof. Laxmidhar Behera
    Director
    IIT Mandi

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    Dr. Syed Abbas
    Dean SRIC
    IIT Mandi

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    Dr. Shubhajit Roy Chowdhury
    Project Director
    IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation

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    Mr. Somjit Amrit
    Chief Executive Officer
    IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation

    Speakers

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    Lokesh Boregowda
    Director
    Samsung R&D Institute Bangalore India

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    Elad Fein
    CEO
    iFeelWell

    Venue

    • IIT Mandi North Campus
    • +917807114921,+919882237475
    • hive@ihubiitmandi.in
    • https://www.ihubiitmandi.in/