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Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Madras' Wadhwani School of Data Science, AI partners with Lloyds Technology Centre for AI, ML research
The Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on Tuesday entered into a strategic partnership with Lloyds Technology Centre to advance deep research and industrial innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The agreement aims to strengthen the industry-academia interface by promoting joint research projects and advanced training programmes. The agreement was signed in the presence of Prof Balaraman Ravindran, Head of WSAI, and Sirisha Voruganti, CEO and Managing Director of Lloyds Technology Centre at the IIT Madras campus. Under this initiative, engineers from Lloyds Technology Centre will undergo specialised training in fields including Advanced Data Engineering and AI/ML through certified programmes offered by WSAI. The partnership also includes collaborative research in domains like banking, finance, pensions, insurance, and investments — areas where AI-driven innovation is expected to have transformative impact. 'This collaboration goes beyond a single project,' said Prof Ravindran. 'It is part of our broader vision to build enduring partnerships with industry leaders. With a cohort of Lloyds' scientists and engineers already participating in training programs, we have also begun exploring complex AI challenges together.' Echoing this sentiment, Sirisha Voruganti emphasised the value of the collaboration for both learning and innovation. 'As a technology and data company, our focus is on delivering better and faster solutions to our customers. This partnership with IIT Madras allows us to work closely with world-class researchers and build smarter predictive models.' 'With a broad range of interests spanning pension, insurance, investments and more, we are very excited to delve down and collaborate with the researchers at the institute for building smarter predictive models. We are also ensuring the learning journey is continuous and sponsoring our employees to come to the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI and get certified in advanced AI courses,' Voruganti added.
Qatar Tribune
29-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QU, World Summit AI Qatar ink cooperation agreement
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Summit AI Qatar (InspiredMinds) as part of the university's efforts to advance the knowledge-based economy, promote scientific research, and contribute to building national capacities in the field of artificial intelligence, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the country's digital agenda. World Summit AI (WSAI) is the largest recognised AI community globally and has become the most important summit on the planet dedicated to advancing strategies for AI development. Spotlighting the wide-ranging applications, potential risks, inherent benefits, and remarkable opportunities associated with AI advancements worldwide, WSAI has cemented its status as the definitive platform for shaping the future of this transformative technology. The MoU was signed by Dr. Aiman Erbad, vice president for Research and Graduate Studies at QU, and Sarah Porter, CEO and Founder of InspiredMinds, the organizing body of the World Summit AI. The signing ceremony was attended by officials from QU, InspiredMinds, and representatives from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Under this agreement, QU will serve as the official exclusive education partner of the AI Summit in Qatar from 2025 to 2028. This partnership will offer unique opportunities for students and faculty to engage with international experts, showcase their research and entrepreneurial projects, and participate in hands-on activities such as specialized classes, advisory clinics, and global discussion sessions. QU reaffirmed its pivotal role as a leading regional centre in artificial intelligence, innovation, and future technologies. The four-year partnership will enhance the university's ability to shape the scientific content of the summit, narrate its strategic journey, and organize high-quality sessions that highlight its academic and research excellence. It will also strengthen local and international partnerships and attract collaborators from various sectors, further establishing QU as a globally impactful academic institution. The World summit AI serves as a prominent platform for transforming academic excellence into tangible impact by spotlighting applied research, student innovations, and emerging technologies in sectors such as health, business, and AI infrastructure. This participation supports the innovation and entrepreneurship framework at QU, reflecting its journey from idea to research, commercialization, and national transformation. In his statement, Dr. Aiman Erbad, vice president for Research and Graduate Studies at QU, said, 'This agreement reflects QU's firm commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation and reaffirms the university's leadership in supporting digital transformation and developing AI technologies to benefit both Qatari and global communities. Our new partnership with InspiredMinds will empower our researchers and students to explore the latest advancements in AI and enhance their ability to develop practical solutions across various sectors.' He added that through this collaboration, the university aims to support Qatar's efforts in achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 by advancing the knowledge-based economy and developing the research and innovation infrastructure—with a focus on the human and ethical dimensions of building trustworthy and secure intelligent systems. Dr. Erbad emphasized that QU is fully aware of today's global challenges—from economic shifts to rapid technological transformations—which require interdisciplinary research that produces deep, impactful scientific responses. Accordingly, the university has placed scientific research at the core of its vision, mission, and research priorities. Hassan Jassim Al Sayed, minister's advisor and Artificial Intelligence Committee chairman, at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), said, 'We are pleased to have Qatar University on board as the education partner of the World Summit AI Qatar. This partnership is fully aligned with the priorities of the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in building a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and digital technologies.' He added, 'Empowering national talent in the field of artificial intelligence and strengthening collaboration with academic institutions and global tech companies are two foundational pillars in our efforts to develop an advanced and sustainable digital ecosystem. We are confident that this partnership will open new horizons for cutting-edge research, applied projects, and technological innovations that will have a tangible impact on accelerating digital transformation across the country's key sectors.' Sarah Porter, CEO and founder of InspiredMinds, the organizing body of the World AI Summit, also commented, 'Our partnership with Qatar University comes at a critical moment for scientific and technological research. Now is the time to invest in cutting-edge, explorative studies that drive real world impact for humanity, so we are delighted to be partnering with such an institution of academic excellence'.
