Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune, successfully hosted the International Conference on Sustainable Industry 4.0: Innovations for a Greener Future (ICSI 2025) on April 11–12, 2025. Organized by the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Automation & Robotics, the event attracted participants from across India and around the world, marking a notable achievement in the promotion of sustainable industrial practices.
The two-day conference witnessed active engagement from prominent academicians, industry professionals, researchers, and students. Among the keynote speakers were esteemed experts such as Dr. Silvio de Barros, Research Director at CESI LINEACT; Dr. T. Ram Prabhu, Joint Director at DRDO; and Dr. Meghanshu Vashista, Associate Professor at IIT Bhubaneswar. Their sessions highlighted the role of Industry 4.0 technologies in advancing sustainability across areas like smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and green engineering.
The conference featured a diverse range of sessions covering automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing techniques, and eco-innovations. It provided a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary discussions, collaborative workshops, and the sharing of innovative research.
One of the key highlights of ICSI 2025 was the presentation of research papers and case studies showcasing real-world applications of Industry 4.0 for sustainability. Panel discussions and networking sessions further facilitated academic-industry collaborations and knowledge exchange.
Young researchers and university faculty were actively encouraged to participate, gaining valuable professional development and international exposure. Attendees commended the event for its high-quality sessions, organization, and scholarly dialogue. The success of the conference was supported by international reviewers and session chairs such as Jagruti Dhande (Industrial Engineer and Founder of GreenUrth), Jishnu Patil (Mechanical Design Engineer, Global CNC Industries Ltd.), and Himanshu Dhande (Battery Modeling and Simulation Engineer, magniX).
All accepted conference papers are being published by Routledge and CRC Press (Taylor and Francis Group) and indexed in Scopus, ensuring global reach and visibility for the presented work. Organizers expressed optimism that the conference will drive continued innovation and research in sustainable industrial practices.
Through ICSI 2025, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology reaffirmed its dedication to fostering sustainability and technological progress. The event concluded with a strong call to action for ongoing collaboration and innovation in building a greener and more resilient industrial future.
