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Bhaktivedanta Institute cordially invite you to attend The' FUSION' Annual Conference on ‘Machine, Mind and Consciousness’ slated on 9th November`2024 at IISc Bangalore. We welcome all curious young minds, graduates, research scholars, and theologian to exchange views and thoughts about the mystery of Mind and consciousness.
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Key Dates 25th October Registration Deadline 30th October Late Bird Registration Deadline 10th October Poster Abstracts Submission 15th October Poster Abstract Acceptance 30th October Submission of Posters Final Form For queries, write to us : [email protected] or contact: Chenchi Reddy +91 98498 77233 Bargavi Nambur +91 63040 65169 |
Call for Abstracts
Poster Presentation We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for poster presentation for consideration at the FUSION Conference 2024. Interested participants should submit an abstract of no more than 500 words. The abstract should include a succinct but descriptive title of the proposed poster presentation, along with name, affiliation, and email id of the authors. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
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Conference Overview
The' FUSION' Annual Conference is dedicated to promote the interface between science and spirituality. It hosts professionals, research scholars and students to network, share ideas, and discover new approaches in synthesizing science and spirituality. Here you’ll have access to the gathering of people who you can relate to, learn from, and actively contribute towards the holistic approach in all fields of learning in art, science, philosophy, physics, chemistry, psychology, economics, politics, etc. in the quest for ultimate reality.
In recent times, we have seen great excitement and enthusiasm to expand our creativity in the area of artificial intelligence. In the endeavor to design machines to same intellectual capabilities as humans, we are keen in building machine consciousness. Cues from the natural consciousness will immensely aid us in this design. However, in the study of natural consciousness, we still lack any clarity about what exactly is to be studied or even considered consciousness. Can our curiosity to design cognitive machine present us some insightful cues about the nature of consciousness? In this FUSION 2024 conference, let us try to explore more about mind, consciousness, brain, robotic sentience from all disciplines of science, philosophy and theology.
In recent times, we have seen great excitement and enthusiasm to expand our creativity in the area of artificial intelligence. In the endeavor to design machines to same intellectual capabilities as humans, we are keen in building machine consciousness. Cues from the natural consciousness will immensely aid us in this design. However, in the study of natural consciousness, we still lack any clarity about what exactly is to be studied or even considered consciousness. Can our curiosity to design cognitive machine present us some insightful cues about the nature of consciousness? In this FUSION 2024 conference, let us try to explore more about mind, consciousness, brain, robotic sentience from all disciplines of science, philosophy and theology.
The famous dictum, cogito, ergo sum, (Latin: “I think, therefore I am) coined by the French mathematician and
philosopher René Descartes in his Discourse on Method (1637) sparked the thought of human awareness and cognition in modern science. John von Neumann, a pioneer of quantum physics discussed the undeniable problem of Quantum measurement -- the conscious observer in his 1932 book, ‘The Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics”. Thefamous paradox of Schrödinger’s cat again exemplified the enigma of conscious observer. Consequently the scientific minds were drawn towards examining the conscious examiner of the experimental studies. It was proposed that the consciousness of an observer is the demarcation line that precipitates collapse of the wave function, independent of any realist interpretation. Thus, it was recognized the study of conscious observer plays a fundamental role in our quest for reality.
It is interesting to note that this study of conscious observer dates back to Vedic period much before the era of modern science. Moreover, all the Vedic texts first begins with the systematic and scientific study of science of consciousness even before dwelling upon other aspects of reality. The most well-known, timeless Vedic text --- Srimad Bhagavd Gita, spoken on a battle ground to resolve the dilemma of a warrior begins with the instruction to recognize the conscious observer (dehi) as distinct from this bodily machine (deha). Let us utilize this opportunity explore this new paradigm as discussed in Srimad Bhagavad Gita along with findings in modern science.
philosopher René Descartes in his Discourse on Method (1637) sparked the thought of human awareness and cognition in modern science. John von Neumann, a pioneer of quantum physics discussed the undeniable problem of Quantum measurement -- the conscious observer in his 1932 book, ‘The Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics”. Thefamous paradox of Schrödinger’s cat again exemplified the enigma of conscious observer. Consequently the scientific minds were drawn towards examining the conscious examiner of the experimental studies. It was proposed that the consciousness of an observer is the demarcation line that precipitates collapse of the wave function, independent of any realist interpretation. Thus, it was recognized the study of conscious observer plays a fundamental role in our quest for reality.
It is interesting to note that this study of conscious observer dates back to Vedic period much before the era of modern science. Moreover, all the Vedic texts first begins with the systematic and scientific study of science of consciousness even before dwelling upon other aspects of reality. The most well-known, timeless Vedic text --- Srimad Bhagavd Gita, spoken on a battle ground to resolve the dilemma of a warrior begins with the instruction to recognize the conscious observer (dehi) as distinct from this bodily machine (deha). Let us utilize this opportunity explore this new paradigm as discussed in Srimad Bhagavad Gita along with findings in modern science.
Visionary
Dr. T. D. Singh, the founding director of Bhaktivedanta Institute and a pioneer in science-spirituality dialogue, envisioned that Bangalore, being the home to many educational and research institutions and therefore fostering the intellectual manpower, is a fertile ground for promoting the interface between science and spirituality. Dr. Singh envisioned that in our search for the Ultimate Reality and answers to some of the most fundamental questions of our existence, the two seemingly different approaches – scientific method and spiritual wisdom needs to join hands. He organized several international and national conferences to stimulate creative thinking in students for a balanced growth of scientific and spiritual advancement and to support outstanding students, scholars and scientists in their pursuit of deeper knowledge. The 3rd Annual Conference “Fusion 2024” is a humble attempt to carry forward this vision of Dr.T.D. Singh.
Registration
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Eligibility: Graduates/ Post Graduates/ Research scholars' Professionals
Registration Fees: Students: Rs 400 Professionals: Rs 600 Corporate Sponsored Candidates: Rs 2500 Late Bird Registration: Above + Rs 150 Registration Procedure:
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Registration Form
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Poster Presentation
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We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for poster presentation for consideration at the FUSION Conference 2024. Interested participants should submit an abstract of no more than 500 words. The abstract should include a succinct but descriptive title of the proposed poster presentation, along with name, affiliation, and email id of the authors.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
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Poster Guidelines
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Tentative Speakers
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Federico Faggin is an Italian-American physicist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He is best known for designing the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004.
Federico Faggin has received many prizes and awards in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Distinguished among them are the Marconi Prize (1988), the Kyoto Prize for Advanced Technology (1997), the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Patent Organization (2006), and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2009), from President Barack Obama. In 1996, Faggin was inducted in the National Inventor's Hall of Fame. He has also received many honorary degrees in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, including a PhD in Electronic Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Armenia (2012), a PhD in Science from Chapman University (2013), and a PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pisa. Italy (2019). Faggin is currently president of Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the scientific study of consciousness. |
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Prof Sisir Roy is Visiting Professor at NIAS and has been awarded the prestigious Senior Homi Bhabha Fellow by Homi Bhabha Fellowships Council, Mumbai, for a period of two year from June 1, 2018.
Since Nov 2014 he worked as Raman Pai Chair Visiting Professor at NIAS till May 2018. Prof. Roy served as Professor , Physics and Applied Mathematics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata during 1993-2014.He joined as faculty in the same institute in 1980. He did his Postdoctoral research with Prof.Jean Pierre Vigier, Institute Henri Poincare , Paris during 1986-87 on foundations of quantum theory. His main field of interests include Foundations of quantum theory, theoretical astrophysics and cosmology, Brain function modelling and higher order cognitive activities. |
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Dipankar Home is a theoretical physicist at Bose Institute, Kolkata. He works on the fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, including quantum entanglement and Quantum communication. He is co-author with Partha Ghose of the popular book Riddles in your Teacup - Fun with Everyday Scientific Puzzles.
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Dr. Ramagopal Uppaluri, is presently working as Professor in Chemical Engineering
Department, IIT Guwahati. He received PhD from University of Manchester, England majoring on process systems engineering and optimization. Prior to this, he received Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur. His key research areas includes Process Engineering – Solar pumps; Process-product engineering – Rural concrete applications of agricultural waste; Value-added and Low-cost food and functional food products; Product Design – Ayurvedic and Horticultural products; Waste to value products; Computational – AI & ML based studies of green house gas emissions and food science and technology data systems; Indian knowledge systems – Internal Security studies; Spirituality & Digital Media; Environmental Ethics; Vedanta and Science, Consciousness studies |
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Dr. Ramjee Repaka is presently working as Professor in Dept. of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering) and Dean (Student Welfare), Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad.
Prior to joining IIT Dharwad, he served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Ropar, Punjab and National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Orissa. He received his Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University and Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. His research interests in the field of science and spirituality include bioheat transfer, origin of life and thermodynamics. |
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Varun Agarwal (also known as His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Vrajendra Kumar Swami) is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur (Aerospace Engg - 1999) and is currently the Director of the Bhaktivedanta Institute, Kolkata. He was a recipient of IIT Kanpur Director's Gold Medal in 1999 for his excellent undergraduate academic record. His research interests include the foundations of science and its possible connections with spirituality. His search for a deeper meaning of life culminated in meeting and taking personal guidance from Dr. T. D. Singh, which completely changed his life, after which he dedicated himself to the cause of selflessly helping humanity. He is the Editor of many publications on science and spirituality, including Bhaktivedanta Institute’s reputed science-spirituality journal, Savijnanam – Scientific Exploration for a Spiritual Paradigm. His deep interest in the foundations of mathematics and the nature of consciousness and its relation to the nature of reality as well as ancient Indian texts has led him to interact and meet with renowned scholars at Harvard, Princeton, ETH, Stanford and MIT. He has given numerous talks worldwide on the foundations of science, as well as the foundations of life, mathematics and spirituality.
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Organizers
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ADVISORS
Dr. Debasish Khan, IIT (BHU) Varanasi Dr. P K Singh, IIT (BHU) Varanasi Dr. Balaram Sahoo, IISc, Bangalore Dr. Srinivasa madhusudan, IISc, Bangalore Hare Krishna Mohanta, BITS Pilani Dr. Bhaskar Kumar, IIT Guwahati K Vasudeva Rao, BI, Kolkata Varun Agarwal, BI, Kolkata EXECUTIVE ADVISOR Prabhakar B, President, BI Bangalore General Chair Dr. Ramgopal Uppaluri, IIT Guwahati Program Chair Dr. Ramjee Repka, IIT Darwad, Karnataka Finance Chair Thulasi Raman, IISc, Bangalore Chanchi Reddy Guvvala, BI, Bangalore |
Registration Chairs Sundara Ramireddy K, TCS, Bangalore Dr. Venugoapal, BI, Bangalore Public Relation Chairs Murali Malepati, TCS, Bangalore Kishore K V, Entrepreneur Technical Program Chairs Dr. Hrishekesh S, BITS Goa Dr. Jayanarayan T, IIT Tirupati Publicity and Media Chairs Giri HL, BI, Bangalore Bargavi Nambur, BI, Bangalore |
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Inviting you to Sponsor the conference
Launching an unique event of this nature requires resources and means that are not available to our organisation. Therefore, we need the shared effort and cooperation of other agents.
To this end, we request individuals/ IT Sectors/ Institutions to contribute with their knowledge, relationship networks and financial support for this higher cause. |
We have four category of Sponsors, as given below:
Category of Sponsorship Sponsorship Amount
1. Platinum Sponsor Rs. Two Lakhs
2. Gold Sponsor Rs. One Lakhs
3. Silver Sponsor Rs. Fifty Thousand
4. Patron Sponsor Rs. ThirtyThousand
We would request you to give us a Sponsorship under any of the above mentioned categories, based on your convenience. We shall prominently display our sponsor’s names at the venue, in the publication of Souveneir, and also in our publicity materials.
Sponsorship Form
Category of Sponsorship Sponsorship Amount
1. Platinum Sponsor Rs. Two Lakhs
2. Gold Sponsor Rs. One Lakhs
3. Silver Sponsor Rs. Fifty Thousand
4. Patron Sponsor Rs. ThirtyThousand
We would request you to give us a Sponsorship under any of the above mentioned categories, based on your convenience. We shall prominently display our sponsor’s names at the venue, in the publication of Souveneir, and also in our publicity materials.
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