DIAMOND JUBILEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (DJIC2025)

MARCH 28-29, 2025, BITS PILANI, RAJASTHAN

ABOUT BITS PILANI:

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), is one of India’s leading higher education institutes and a deemed university under Sec. 3 of the UGC act. BITS Pilani has three campuses in India (Pilani, Goa & Hyderabad) and one international campus in Dubai (U.A.E). Pilani (Rajasthan) campus hosts which host the conference was set up in technical collaboration with MIT (USA), under the Ford Foundation Grant and later was deemed to be a university in 1964. Covered with wooded paths and spread over 328 acres, the campus is self-contained and houses all the amenities and buildings that befit an institute of international standards. The programmes are fully residential with 14 hostels for boys and one hostel complex for girls. Around 5000 students live on campus along with 350 faculty members, their family and a vast pool of support staff. The campus also boasts of a magnificent library complex with a floor area of 65,000 sq. ft and a rich collection of about 2,30,000 volumes of books and manuscripts. An intellectual powerhouse, all our campuses have successfully attracted healthy amounts of research funding from government grants and private bodies. The research facilities are wide ranging, with a number of laboratories focused on all aspects of science and technology. The campus boasts of a state-of-the art network that provides connectivity to the entire institute.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:

In the last three decades, we have witnessed that the world economy has significantly transformed with an increased focus on advancement of technology and innovation. Diamond Jubilee International Conference (DJIC2025), titled "Greening Mind for a Green Future" emphasizes the crucial role of economic and financial perspectives in achieving sustainable development and environmental stewardship. We believe that the theme of the conference underscores the interconnectedness between economic outcome, public policy, and environmental outcomes, promoting for a gradual transition towards more sustainable practices at individual, firm, and macroeconomic levels. Key objectives of the conference include:

1. Micro and Macroeconomic insights: Exploring how micro and macroeconomic factors influence environmental decisions and actions. By understanding the micro and macroeconomic factors influencing pro-environmental actions, the conference seeks to enhance strategies for fostering a long-term sustainable growth.
2. Inspire Action and Change: Promoting environmental literacy and consciousness among diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, businesses, and the general public to adopt environmentally friendly practices. By sharing success stories and best practices around the world, the conference aims to catalyze widespread adoption of sustainable initiatives in various segments of the society. The conference creates a platform, fostering a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges we face and the urgency of sustainable solutions.
3. Innovation and cost-effective Solutions: Showcasing innovative approaches, entrepreneurial activities, and technologies that support sustainability goals, while also investigating their socioeconomic impacts and acceptance among different stakeholders.
4. Address Global Challenges: Address pressing environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion from a multidisciplinary perspective. The conference encourages discussions on integrated approaches that consider both economic and financial dimensions of sustainability.
5. Long-term, inclusive and sustainable development: Envisioning a future where sustainable practices are ingrained in societal norms, contributing to a healthier planet and improved quality of life for all.

Overall, the "Greening Mind for a Green Future" conference organized by BITS Pilani at its diamond jubilee is a testament to the enduring commitment towards sustainability, showcasing the transformative potential of integrating socio-economic insights with environmental conservation efforts on a global scale.