Pune: The first edition of IGNITE 2026 – Innovation and Growth in Next-Gen Intelligent Technology and Engineering, a three-day international conference jointly organised by KJ’s Educational Institutes KJ College of Engineering and Management Research (KJCOEMR) and IEEE Pune Section, was inaugurated on Wednesday.technical sessions, paper presentations and expert panel discussions on next-generation intelligent technologies, engineering innovations, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and sustainable development were held at the conference, providing a platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.Inaugurating the conference, Dr P K Sinha, former vice-chancellor and director, International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Naya Raipur, emphasised the need for students to develop a research-oriented mindset and adapt to the rapidly changing technological landscape.KJ Educational Institute’s founder-president Kalyan Jadhav said, “Problems related to energy, transportation, water management, pollution and urban infrastructure present enormous opportunities for researchers and innovators. Young engineers should strive to create solutions that not only advance technology but also improve the quality of life for society at large.”
