Indore | December 19–20, 2025A National Platform on “The Human–AI Partnership” Brings Together Academia, Industry and Future Talent
SVKM’s NMIMS Indore successfully hosted the Annual ACM India Chapter Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th December, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s academic and industry engagement journey. The two-day summit brought together ACM student chapters, professional chapters, SIGs, and ACM-W chapters from across the country for an immersive exchange of ideas, innovation, and collaboration.
Held under the theme “The Human–AI Partnership: Shaping Human Capital for an AI Era,” the summit provided a dynamic platform to explore how computing and artificial intelligence can augment human capabilities and prepare the future workforce for an AI-driven world.
Strong Participation from India’s Leading Institutions
The summit witnessed participation from 250+ speakers, 150+ students, and 100+ faculty members representing IITs, NITs, and other premier institutions across India, making it one of the most impactful ACM India Chapter Summits to date.
Participants engaged with leading voices from academia and industry through expert talks, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions, gaining insights into emerging trends in artificial intelligence, inclusive computing, ethical technology adoption, and innovation-led careers. Panel discussions encouraged meaningful dialogue on aligning academic learning with industry needs, while hands-on workshops provided exposure to real-world technological challenges.
NMIMS Indore: Advancing Industry-Ready Education
NMIMS Indore continues to distinguish itself in Central India through its strong focus on industry readiness and experiential learning. Notably, it is the first institute in Madhya Pradesh to host the ACM India Chapter Summit at this scale, reinforcing its growing national academic footprint.
The university’s curriculum and initiatives emphasize continuous engagement with corporate partners, industry practitioners, and professional bodies, ensuring students acquire relevant, future-ready skills. NMIMS Indore’s focused training and placement ecosystem has consistently delivered robust internship and placement outcomes across management, technology, and law programmes, with participation from leading national and multinational recruiters.
Events such as the ACM India Chapter Summit, along with industry conclaves, hackathons, and technical symposiums, further strengthen industry–academia linkages and provide students direct access to expert networks and evolving career pathways.
Leadership Speaks
Commenting on the sidelines of the event, Shri Arvind Banthia, Mentor, NMIMS Indore, said:
“This summit reaffirmed our belief that the future of computing lies at the confluence of human creativity and AI capability. The conversations and collaborations here will shape not only careers but also communities across the nation. I would like to thank the ACM India Chapter team for selecting NMIMS Indore as a partner for this prestigious summit.”
Dr. Anshuman Jaswal, Director, NMIMS Indore, added:
“Hosting the ACM India Chapter Summit 2025 has been a moment of pride for us. Our students and faculty are deeply engaged with global perspectives on AI, and the quality of discourse reflects NMIMS Indore’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation.”
Emphasising the importance of such platforms, Dr. Vikas Khare, Associate Dean, STME, NMIMS Indore, said:
“The diverse sessions and workshops offered a rare blend of theory and practice, empowering participants to lead with ethical insight and technological expertise in an AI-first world. The summit has greatly benefited our students, and the feedback from industry experts has been overwhelmingly positive.”
