ACORD Symposium 2026 Successfully Held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri

Theme: From Soil to Systems: Reimagining Agriculture through Robotics and Intelligence

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, successfully hosted the ACORD Symposium 2026 on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. The symposium was jointly organised by the Amrita Coconut Research and Development (ACORD) Center, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, and the IEEE Student Branch, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus.

The symposium centred on the theme “From Soil to Systems: Reimagining Agriculture through Robotics and Intelligence,” bringing together distinguished experts, academicians, researchers, faculty members, and students to explore emerging technologies and innovations shaping the future of agriculture.

The event featured an insightful address by the Chief Guest, Dr. K. Surendra Gopal, Dean and Professor, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur.

The symposium also featured keynote sessions by eminent experts from leading research institutions, universities, and industry, including:

• Dr. Murali Gopal – Principal Scientist, Agricultural Microbiology, and Head, Division of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Post-Harvest Technology, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod.

• Dr. T. Janakiram – Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkatamannagudem, Andhra Pradesh.

• Dr. Regi Jacob Thomas – Head of Station, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional Station, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha.

• Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh – Head, J Farm Research Centre, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), Pudupakkam, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram.

• Mr. Lalprasad S. – Director, Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Idukki, Kerala.

The symposium provided an enriching platform for interdisciplinary discussions on the integration of robotics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent systems into modern agricultural practices. The sessions highlighted the potential of emerging technologies to address agricultural challenges, enhance productivity, promote sustainable farming, and transform traditional agricultural systems.

The event witnessed active participation from faculty members, research scholars, and students, fostering knowledge exchange and encouraging collaborative approaches towards technology-driven agricultural innovation.

The organising team extends its sincere gratitude to the Chief Guest, keynote speakers, institutional representatives, organisers, faculty members, and participants for their valuable contributions towards making ACORD Symposium 2026 a successful and memorable academic event.