ABOUT IDEAS-2024
Welcome to IDEAS-2024
The international symposium IDEAS-2024, jointly hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and Queen's University Canada, focuses on addressing critical disparities in resource distribution and economic imbalances impacting the Global South. It provides a vital platform for end-users, practitioners, researchers, and academicians to delve into the challenges at the intersection of design, engineering, and resource constraints. The symposium aims to unravel the complexities of global disparities through interdisciplinary collaborations, fostering innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to the socio-economic and environmental contexts of developing nations. By catalyzing discussions and partnerships, IDEAS-2024 strives to contribute significantly towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improving life in resource-constrained environments.
CHIEF GUEST
Sh. Mansukhbhai Raghavjibhai Prajapati
Founder, Mitti Cool
Mansukhbhai Prajapati, a visionary entrepreneur from Wankaner, Gujarat, has transformed his dream into reality through Mitti Cool, a project aimed at reconnecting humanity with clay and soil. Starting his journey from humble beginnings, working at a tea stall, he eventually pursued his passion for innovation in clay products. His creations, inspired by traditional knowledge, have garnered national and international recognition, reviving the use of clay products in both rural and urban settings. Prajapati's mission is to modernize and remind people of the sustainable and practical benefits of clay, embodied in products like clay tawa and refrigerators.
Symposium Topics
IDEAS-2024
Exploration of sustainable local materials
Sustainable product, process, and system design
Design intervention in Rural Livelihood system in the Global South
Design and Innovation in the health, water, and energy systems
Design for rejuvenating the Handloom and handicraft sector
Ergonomic intervention for sustainable global development
Design intervention for conversion of waste into wealth
Frugal Innovation and Frugality studies
Engineering Education for sustainability, knowledge, technology transfer, and global development
Design for Green Entrepreneurship, natural resource management, and circular economy
Queen's University
IIT Roorkee
Schedule Plan
Registration
| Registration | Category | Early Bird Fee (+GST) | Regular Registration Fee (+GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | Delegates | INR 7,500 | INR 9,000 |
| Students | INR 4,000 | INR 5,500 | |
| Foreign | Delegates | USD300 | USD400 |
| Students | USD150 | USD200 |
Why Choose IDEAS-2024?
The symposium will provide a vibrant platform for young researchers, design professionals, academicians, and technocrats to discuss the complexities of global disparities, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships that inspire solutions aligned with the diverse needs of developing countries. The following are the proposed activities planned for this symposium:
- Invited/keynote presentations from eminent national/international experts and practitioners.
- Presentations of full-length peer-reviewed papers.
- Poster display, panel discussion, design exhibition and workshops.
