In a world teeming with tech summits and academic gatherings, few manage to create lasting institutional value. Even fewer grow into global movements. The IEEE International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT) is that rare exception.
Launched in 2008 with a bold dream and quiet determination, ICCCNT has, over 16 years, blossomed into Asia’s largest STEM research platform. The 2025 edition marked a historic milestone, drawing over 10,000 research paper submissions from 99 countries—a scale that rivals the largest global research summits today.
At the heart of this phenomenal growth is a name that commands deep respect in academic and innovation circles: Dr. Prakash Duraisamy.
The Visionary Behind the Momentum
A deeply respected academic and strategist, Dr. Prakash Duraisamy envisioned ICCCNT not as an annual conference but as a catalyst for global collaboration, innovation, and research democratization.
From its earliest days, he championed a model where the quality of knowledge-sharing trumped hierarchy, giving space to both PhD students and established professors, industry leaders and policy architects.
“Research should not be locked in ivory towers—it should speak to the world, solve real problems, and inspire new ones," he has often said. Under his guidance, ICCCNT became that very conduit—bridging domains, geographies, and generations.
From a Seed to a Global Institution
The journey of ICCCNT has been marked by strategic evolution:
A Platform Where Ideas Walk Off the Stage
What makes ICCCNT exceptional is that it doesn"t end when the conference does. Over the years, it has birthed:
Looking Ahead: A Global Braintrust in the Making
ICCCNT is now being looked at as more than just an event—it’s a research institution without walls. Discussions are underway to transform it into a global fellowship and year-round innovation network, with dedicated forums for AI policy, climate tech, and health-tech ecosystems.
As Dr. Duraisamy said in his 2025 closing remarks: “We are not just building a conference. We are building a global research society committed to solving humanity’s hardest problems with the sharpest minds."
Conclusion: Legacy Beyond the Lectern
In a noisy world of innovation theatre, Dr. Prakash Duraisamy’s ICCCNT stands tall—quietly, consistently, and profoundly impactful. It is an example of what can happen when vision meets rigor, when academia meets action, and when leadership is anchored in purpose.
As the world searches for blueprints to scale meaningful scientific dialogue, ICCCNT may just be India’s finest export in academic diplomacy—and its boldest bet on the future of collaborative intelligence.
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First Published: Aug 05, 2025, 16:13
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