The IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) fosters collaboration across academia, industry, and policymakers to explore the human dimensions of innovation which emphasizes ethical design, inclusive access, and long-term resilience in digital systems that shape global connectivity. The Society, in collaboration with Hyderabad Section is organising an in-person meeting on 10th November in Hyderabad to promote a dialogue on building technologies that are secure, sustainable, and socially responsible. By uniting technologists, ethicists, and community leaders, SSIT seeks to ensure that technological progress strengthens—not endangers—human welfare, equity, and trust, creating a future where innovation serves both industry advancement and societal good.
Co-sponsored by: IEEE SSIT Chapters Committee and SSIT WIE Committee
Speaker(s): MGPL, Ramalatha, Bozenna, Mei Lin , Murty , Kumar
Agenda:
– Welcome address by M. G. P. L. Narayana, Chair, IEEE Hyderabad Section
– Address by Ramalatha Marimuthu, Vice President (Memberships), IEEE SSIT
– Address by Bozenna Pasik-Duncan, Professor, The University of Kansas, USA; Chair, IEEE SSIT WIE, LM, and TA UAT Committees
– Technical Talk by Mei Lin Fung, Chair and co-Founder (with Vint Cerf), People Centered Internet.
– Online: Address by Murty Polavarapu, President, IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT)
– Address by Harivardhagini Subhadra, Chair, SSIT Chapters Committee
– Address by Sagar Gujjunoori, Chair, SSIT Hyderabad Section Chapter
– Launch of Pan-India SSIT-Themed Hackathon & Address by Murty Polavarapu (joining online), with on-site facilitation by Dr A Srujana, Principal, VJIT.
– Launch of SASIGD 2026 Conference – Call for Papers and Address by Chief Guest, Prof. Kumar Molugaram, Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University, escorted by Prof. C.V. Narasimhulu, Principal, CBIT.
– Open Discussion & Feedback facilitated by Bala Prasad Peddigari, Vice Chair, IEEE Hyderabad Section
– Vote of Thanks by Sagar GujjunooriNetworking Dinner follows
Lemon Tree Hotel, , Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telengana, India, 500032
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