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Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 28: MITRAJ Sarvajanik Institute of Design, Planning and Technology (MITRAJ-IDPT), managed by Sarvajanik Education Society and Sarvajanik University, has emerged as a dynamic heart of educational excellence with skilled college, a international curriculum, and varied worldwide initiatives.
According to the Chairman of Sarvajanik Education Society, Shri Ashish Vakil, MITRAJ-IDPT—one of Gujarat’s premier design institutes providing programs in Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, and Planning—oeganized a Multidisciplinary International Conference titled,“Designing Identities: Intersections of Art, Architecture, Culture, Religion, Science, Technology & Society”
The convention was held from twenty fifth to twenty seventh February 2026.
The inaugural ceremony happened on twenty fifth February at 9:00 AM at Tara-Moti Hall, positioned throughout the Sarvajanik Education Society campus, within the presence of workplace bearers of Sarvajanik Education Society, distinguished nationwide and worldwide company, and keynote audio system from varied European international locations.
According to Prof. Persi Engineer, Principal of MITRAJ-IDPT and Conference Chair, throughout the first two days, ten audio system from six European international locations offered international views on artwork, structure, tradition, and faith.
In the afternoon classes, paper shows by nationwide and worldwide college students, academicians, and researchers have been organized beneath three main tracks:
Track 1: Socio-Cultural Praxis
Track 2: Science, Technology & Media
Track 3: Business, Management & Education
Dr. Kiran Pandya, Provost of Sarvajanik University, added that this worldwide convention aimed to discover how artwork, structure, tradition, faith, science, and expertise—although seemingly distinct—work together to form society and tradition right this moment and sooner or later. Experts from India and overseas will ship lectures, current analysis papers, and take part in panel discussions to derive significant conclusions and suggestions.
MITRAJ-IDPT can be working beneath the European Union’s Erasmus+ challenge titled, “InEq-SL – Fostering Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education to Stimulate Lifelong Sustainable Learning Opportunities for HEIs in India.”
This three-year collaborative analysis challenge, led by MITRAJ-IDPT in partnership with 5 universities, focuses on selling inclusive and high quality increased training in India. The challenge has generated a number of suggestions for increasing and implementing equitable increased training alternatives. During the analysis, it turned evident that obstacles to inclusive training are deeply interconnected with social, cultural, financial, non secular, inventive, and technological elements. One of the core goals of the convention is to deliberate on these challenges and establish actionable options.
Conference Theme
Historically, artwork, structure, tradition, and faith have formed human id. In the fashionable period, science, expertise, markets, and public coverage additionally play important roles. In the twenty first century, id formation extends past monuments and rituals. Markets, algorithms, media, finance, public coverage, and science equally affect how societies think about their futures.
Amid fast urbanization and digital transformation, it’s important to rethink the roles of heritage, spirituality, science, and creativity. The convention goals to carry numerous disciplines collectively to look at each tangible and intangible dimensions of id and promote dialogue towards constructing a sustainable and inclusive future.
In essence, the convention seeks to know the connection between artwork, structure, tradition, faith, science, expertise, and society, take away developmental obstacles, and define pathways towards a sustainable, equitable, and humane world.
Objectives of the Conference
• To discover how artwork, structure, tradition, and faith have traditionally formed id, heritage, and social constructions.
• To look at how cross-cultural interactions have influenced sacred artwork, structure, and social life.
• To tackle modern challenges corresponding to globalization, urbanization, sustainability, and digital transformation.
• To incorporate views from social sciences, expertise, economics, and administration within the research of id.
• To foster collaboration amongst educators, professionals, policymakers, and communities for an inclusive and sustainable future.
Keynote Speakers – Day 1
Mr. Giuseppe Savino (Belgium), Economist
“Crossing Borders, Breaking Barriers: How Labour Migration Reshapes Norms and Identities”
Prof. Ioana Moldovan: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
“Aesthetics as Identity: Curated Decay, Care, and Urban Heritage”
Prof. Tiganas Dragoș Șerban Ion (Romania)
“Architecture between the Power of Yes and the Power of No – From Practice to Education and Backwards”
Senior Advisor, SWO De Wolden Hoogeveen (Netherlands)
“How Local Government Systems Shape Human Dignity, Opportunity and Belonging”
Keynote Speakers – Day 2
Her Excellency Ambassador Ms. Rensje Teerink: Head of ASIAPAC1 Division for South Asia, former EU Ambassador to Nepal and Bangladesh
“Recent Developments (EU–India FTA and Summit): The EU–India Partnership in the Current Geopolitical Context”
Prof. Silivan Moldovan: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
“Contemporary City: Identity Making in a World of Rapid Urban Transformation”
Prof. Cristina Mihaela Campian (Romania)
“Shaping Civil Engineering Identity Through Student Competitions”
Additional participation will embrace EU Project companions and worldwide consultants from:
UPCT, Cartagena, Spain – Prof. Joaquin Roca and Prof. Rosique Contreras (Paqui)
Riga Technical University, Latvia – Ms. Andra Mihelsone
Day 3 – Panel Discussions & Conclusions
On the third day, panel discussions synthesized key insights from the three main tracks. Experts deliberated on essential themes rising from shows. Findings from the InEq-SL Erasmus+ challenge have been additionally mentioned, together with suggestions for increasing inclusive increased training.
The ultimate conclusions and takeaways of the convention have been offered by Dr. Kiran Pandya, Provost of Sarvajanik University.
Workshops & Exhibitions
According to Prof. Persi Engineer, throughout the three days, 14 workshops like Traditional crafts, Theatre, Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property Rights, Photography, and Pottery and Communication expertise have been organized for college kids. A poster competitors on the convention theme was additionally performed.
Additionally, an exhibition showcasing college students’ award-winning works and heritage initiatives was organized on the new MITRAJ-IDPT constructing from 9:00 AM to five:00 PM for 3 days. The residents of Surat have been invited to go to and profit from the exhibition.
In the evenings, worldwide company, college members, college students, and individuals offered music, dance, and theatrical performances representing their respective cultures throughout a Cultural Evening.