The International Conference on Interdisciplinary Dialogues (ICID 2024), organised by Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, was held online from 10th to 12th August 2024. The conference aimed to promote dynamic exchanges of ideas and methodologies across diverse fields, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and networking in addressing global challenges.
ICID 2024 featured six thematic tracks: (1) Science and Research, (2) Engineering and Technology, (3) Arts and Humanities, (4) Social Science and Communication, (5) Commerce and Management, and (6) Traditional Knowledge Systems. The event saw 141 presenters and 780 registered participants, including esteemed academicians and researchers from India and abroad, engaging in keynote sessions, panel discussions, and technical presentations.
Day one began with an inaugural session featuring welcome addresses by Dr. Anand H. S. (Principal in-charge, IST), an inaugural address by Prof. Ajay Kapoor (Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, CVV), messages from Prof. T. Asokan (Registrar and Dean of Academics, CVV), Dr. Sudheer Babu Yarlagadda (Provost, CVV), Prof. Savitesh Madhulika Sharma (Director – Research and Development Cell, CVV), and a presidential address by Dr. Rodney Davis (Associate Professor, College of Education, Troy University, USA). A message from the International Chair was delivered by Dr. Eva Tuba (Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Trinity University, USA). The day included two keynote speeches by Prof. Murukeshan Vadakke Matham (Director, Centre for Optical and Laser Engineering (COLE), School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) and Dr. Eugenia Novokshanova (Associate Professor, Perimeter College, Georgia State University, USA), along with six technical sessions covering a range of topics in Science, Technology, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Day two commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Digvijay Pandya (Professor and Dean, Parul Institute of Liberal Arts, Parul University, Gujarat) and a keynote address by Prof. Dorcas Oyebisi Ettang (Associate Professor, International Centre of Nonviolence, Durban University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) followed by six technical sessions focused on Arts, Humanities, Commerce, and Social Sciences. The day concluded with a keynote address by Prof. Andrew Mangham (Professor of Victorial Literature and Medical Humanities, University of Reading, UK) and an open forum on collaboration and networking.
Day three started with a welcome address by Dr. Sunitha Grandhee (Dean, Lifelong Learning and Wellness, CVV). Dr. Ankur Jain delivered a keynote address, followed by technical sessions. The conference concluded with a plenary talk by Prof. Ramesh Pattni (Professor Emeritus of Psychology, CVV).
The valedictory session included a welcome address by Dr. Rajendran Perumal (Director – Accreditation and Ranking and IQAC), marking the successful conclusion of ICID 2024. Awards for each track were announced. The session concluded with a shanti mantra and the National Anthem.
Every day, the conference started with a prayer led by Dr. Prabhavathy P. N., (Assistant Professor, School of Kalayoga). The master of ceremonies was Ms. Arathi Saleef (Ph.D. Scholar in English, CVV.