The Young Researchers Conference 2.0 – INNOVATE 2025 aimed to foster Intelligence, Networking, and New Opportunities in Vision, Analytics, and Technology Exploration. The conference provided a collaborative platform for students to exchange innovative ideas, explore cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen the research culture. The event focused on three key thematic tracks:Visual Dynamics, Insight Intelligence, Open Innovation. Following dignities graced this event with their valuable guidance.
Chief Guest: Ms. Shalaka Charkha, Vice President – Product Management, JP Morgan Chase
Guest of Honor: Mr. Ashay Agarwal, Director – Product Management, Chimple
Chief Guest: Mr. Tushar Kute, Data Scientist, MITU Research, Pune
The Department of Computer Engineering (Regional Language) at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCoE) organized a session titled “Crafting Your Research Article: A Practical Guide” for T.Y. students on 26th September 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in online mode, with 53 participants. The session aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structure of a research paper, covering key sections such as Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References, while also introducing modern tools that enhance research quality and presentation. The resource persons, Dr. Rachana Patil and Mrs. Rucha Shinde, guided students on the effective use of AI-based tools like ChatGPT and Gemini for idea generation and drafting, Undermind for brainstorming, reference management tools such as Mendeley and Zotero for proper citation, plagiarism detection tools like Turnitin and Grammarly to ensure academic integrity.
AICTE- VAANI 2 Day Bilingual National Conference On “Demystifying AI and Data Science: Concepts, Trends, and Applications” at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune
All faculty members along with students of the Department of Computer Engineering (Regional Language), Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, actively participated and presented their research papers at the AICTE–VAANI 2-Day Bilingual National Conference on “Demystifying AI and Data Science: Concepts, Trends, and Applications” organized at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering on 16th & 17th Sept. 2025. The conference provided a prestigious platform to showcase innovative research in the domains of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Emphasizing the spirit of the bilingual initiative under AICTE–VAANI, the faculty members authored and presented their research papers in both Marathi and English, thereby promoting technical knowledge dissemination in regional language along with global academic communication. Their active involvement reflects the department’s commitment to research excellence, inclusivity in technical education, and strengthening the vision of bilingual academic contributions at the national level.
We have successfully organized a one day “Techno-Insights Symposium 2.0” for TY and Btech Computer Engineering (Regional Language), Under the BTP Mela and Seminar guidance session, on 7th July, 2025.Total 98 students from TY and B.tech have participated.
Following Experts were invited for the symposium
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Session number |
Resource Person |
Topic |
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1 |
Mr. Kedar Dhoke |
IoT and AI Integration |
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2 |
Mr.Sanket Phalak |
Intersection of technology |
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3 |
Mrs.Shubada Pande |
Project opportunities in Blockchain |
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4 |
Mr. Atul Kahate |
Opportunities in AI |
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5 |
Mr. Rahul Kulkarni |
LLM for INDIC Languages |
The symposium covered a range of topics including trends and future directions in AI and ML, the transformative potential of DevOps in software development, and insights into Blockchain and their application in different domains . Additionally, the event addressed problem statements for technical projects in AI, data science, and big data analytics, with applications spanning healthcare, transport, retail, customer service, and human resources, sports.
Date: 08/01/2025
Beneficiary: TY & BTech Students
Resource Person: Mr. Raj Kapoor, is the Founder of the India Blockchain Alliance
Mr. Avnish Gupta, EC Member of i4C and CEO of Enemtech Capital
No. of students benefited:95 -100
The event marked the successful inauguration of the Center of Excellence "Innovation in Blockchain," a landmark achievement for the department and institution. It laid the groundwork for future collaborations, empowering students and researchers to embrace blockchain technology. The launch created a platform for learning, innovation, and industry engagement, inspiring participants to explore the transformative potential of blockchain. The insights shared during the event provided actionable directions for leveraging technology to address societal challenges and advance sustainable development.
Date: 25/02/2025
Beneficiary: TY & BTECH students
Resource Person: Mr. Chaitanya Nagmal, Junior Research Scientist of India
No. of students benefited: 25-30
Date: 11/03/2025
Beneficiary: TY & BTECH students
Resource Person: Mr. Aman Bandvi, Co-Founder IBA
No. of students benefited: 85
The webinar "Building the Nation Block by Block" was conducted to emphasize the growing importance of blockchain technology in shaping the future of various sectors such as finance, supply chain, healthcare, and governance. Mr. Aman Bandvi, an expert in blockchain innovation, shared valuable insights into the fundamentals of blockchain, its architecture, smart contracts, and how the technology is being leveraged to drive transparency and efficiency in public and private sectors. The session included case studies and an interactive Q&A segment, encouraging participants to explore blockchain-related opportunities.
Date: 22/03/2025
Beneficiary: BTECH students
Resource Person: Mr. Dipesh Walte, Founder Brainchain
No. of students benefited: 62
The session was conducted by Mr. Dipesh Walte, Founder Brainchain | Building Strategic network of 1 Million P.R.I.M.E. People - Government Network State (GNS). The session covered various aspects of idea generation, innovation, and the steps involved in filing a patent. The participants gained knowledge about the significance of patents in research and innovation, the legalities involved, and how to safeguard their intellectual property. The session also featured student idea presentations, with guest Mr. Dipesh providing guidance on the patentability of their topics
Date: 14/09/24
Beneficiary: Faculties
Resource Person: Dr. Preeti Muley
No. of beneficiaries: 8
A session on “Bibliometric Analysis” was conducted by Dr. Preeti Muley for the faculty members, focusing on the importance of bibliometric techniques in evaluating research performance and academic impact. Dr. Muley provided valuable insights into various bibliometric indicators such as citation count, h-index, impact factor, and SCOPUS metrics, explaining how these tools can be effectively used to assess the quality and visibility of research publications. The session also highlighted practical applications of bibliometric tools like Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for tracking research trends and collaborations. Faculty members actively participated and appreciated the informative and interactive nature of the session, which enhanced their understanding of research analytics and publication strategies.