The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Convergence of AI, IoT, and Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0” will be held from 17th to 21st March 2025 at the FET Seminar Hall, JU Global Campus, Bangalore. Designed for faculty from various disciplines, the FDP aims to teach participants how AI, IoT, and cybersecurity intersect to drive Industry 4.0 advancements. The objectives include highlighting the role of these technologies in industrial transformation, providing insights into predictive maintenance, and introducing innovative teaching methodologies to integrate Industry 4.0 concepts into curricula. Participants will also learn about global standards, regulatory frameworks, and best practices governing these technologies. The five-day programme follows a structured schedule with hybrid sessions on Days 1 and 5 and online sessions from Days 2 to 4. Each session includes expert talks by industry leaders and academic professionals, with special lunch arrangements on Day 5 for speakers and coordinators, culminating in a vote of thanks.

Programme Highlights:

• Hands-on learning through case studies, simulations, and project-based approaches.
• Expert sessions by industry leaders and academic professionals.
• Focus on integrating Industry 4.0 concepts into teaching methodologies.
• Discussions on global standards and regulatory frameworks governing Industry 4.0.
• Unique networking opportunities for participants with thought leaders and experts.

Eminent speakers include Md Atif Hussain (Saviynt), Dr. Pramod Sunagar (CloudThat), A. K. Pandey (DRDO), Ajinkya Lohakare (Ditto Security Innovation), Dinesha Hagare Annappaiah (Cybersena), Vijay Tirumala (BDO India), H S Pavan Kumar (Cloudnexus), Thinagaran Perumal (UEM, Malaysia), Gajendra Deshpande (Eyesec Cyber Security Solutions), and Dr. Sanjib Chowdhury (IBM). The FDP promises to enhance faculty expertise, enabling them to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0.