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IoT rules the VLSI Design conference 2015

The 28th International Conference on VLSI Design & the 14th International Conference on Embedded Systems is inaugurated in Bangalore today.

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BANGALORE, INDIA: The 28th International Conference on VLSI Design & the 14th International Conference on Embedded Systems is inaugurated in Bangalore today. The theme for this year's conference is “IoT: Building a Smart Connected World.”

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VLSID2015 will act as a unique catalyst to accelerate the involvement of companies in the area of VLSI design and embedded systems, with an emphasis on IoT - exchanging ideas, expounding on research areas, detailing on the business opportunities, companies introducing their offerings.

VLSI conference is bringing together all the stakeholders of the ecosystem - academicians, researchers, industry and regulators.

In his address, Nandan Nilekani, Former Chairman, UIDAI said, “Sensor technology and the “Internet of Things” is at the cusp of transforming many sectors from healthcare to the smart management of cities. This is an opportunity to 'leapfrog' on developmental solutions. The right platforms will combine standards with the innovative energy of our young entrepreneurs. I am confident that this conference will advance this mission”.

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Kumud Srinivasan, General Co-Chair - VLSID 2015 & President, Intel India,  said, “It is exciting to host a platform that has brought together all key partners of the eco-system - industry, government  and academia – and to witness their support and commitment to the innovation and creation of technologies for a smart, connected world. This conclave also marks impressive participation from young innovators, scientists and researchers. The future of the eco-system rests on their shoulders.  And so we very much appreciate and encourage their focus and dedication to finding technology solutions to interesting societal challenges.”

Highlighting the pivotal role of IOT, Dr. Satya Gupta, Co-chair- VLSID 2015 & CEO of Concept2Silicon said, “IoT is on the verge of transforming every aspect of life with solutions that can accelerate  India  in domains like smart cities, agriculture, security, healthcare, energy, education to name a few. IoT in combination with sensors and wearables herald enormous opportunities for fundamental research in chip design, system engineering, new materials, sensors, communication, embedded software and various allied fields.”

The conference is hosting industry’s first IoT-Ideathon, a 60 - hour long event, in which over 100 students and young professionals are taking part and to create 25 new and innovative applications in IoT.

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