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The
summit uniquely positioned innovation within the framework of empathy,
ethics, and emotional intelligence — emphasizing that the future of
technology must be guided by human values and global peace. This fusion of
science, spirituality, and purpose set WTS25 apart from conventional tech
gatherings.
Deborah Pandit-Sawaf, Chair, Coordination
Commission, WTS25 India, said, "It
is my profound honor to stand beneath the World Peace Dome, where intellect,
science, and philosophy converge. In a world rallying around machines and data,
human ingenuity, empathy, and conscious choice will lead
us to a peaceful future. India, with its rich heritage and extraordinary youth,
embodies this bridge between science and spirit, East and West. To our young
innovators: you already have the drive, courage, intellect, and emotional
wisdom. This is your moonshot moment—use it to shape a brilliant, inclusive
future."
In his
keynote address on India’s space economy, Madhav Vasudeo Dhekane, Former
Director ISRO, IISU, said, "From the early satellite missions between
1975 and 1980, which brought instructional television to the remotest villages
of India, to pioneering missions like Chandrayaan in 2008, Mangalyaan to Mars,
and Aditya-L1 to study the Sun, India has showcased exceptional scientific
vision and collaboration. With over 133 spacecraft and reentry missions, the
National Navigation Satellite System, Gaganyaan, and plans for our own
Antariksh Station by 2040–2047, India is defining the future of space exploration.
Our motto remains: to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield — for the sky
is not the limit."
Stressing the
importance of balancing technology with human values, Dr. Rahul V. Karad,
Executive President, MIT-WPU, said, "Human beings, in the last
100 years, have come out with better ideas and solutions, and ultimately it is
how we use them for the future of all of us. Technology has an important role,
but we all have to use our emotional quotient in the right direction. The West
has to learn from us about spirituality and emotional quotient, and we have to
learn about technology and science. This is the quest of MIT World Peace
University—to create the right order for all of us and to work towards world
peace."
As part of the summit’s leadership, Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar, Dean
(Innovation, Startups and Collaborations) and Convenor of the World Technology
Summit, steered the initiative to align innovation with societal progress. Dr.
R. M. Chitnis, Vice Chancellor, reinforced MIT-WPU’s focus on global
collaboration for sustainable technological growth, while Dr. Prasad D.
Khandekar, Chief Academic Officer, played a pivotal role in integrating
academic excellence with real-world innovation to nurture ethical, future-ready
leaders.
The summit
celebrated the fusion of human intellect, ethical innovation, and global
collaboration. Day 1 spotlighted sustainable innovation with the launch of
India’s first campus circular economy initiative, the Sustainability Lab with
the Kapda Project, enabling students to convert campus waste into usable
products while emphasizing technology guided by ethics, empathy, and emotional
intelligence. Day 2 highlighted impactful innovation, featuring scientists and
young entrepreneurs presenting breakthrough ideas, alongside the launch of a
hub to advance research, policy, and global leadership for societal benefit.
Sessions emphasized education, discipline, listening, and long-term thinking as
essential for nurturing responsible, inclusive leaders, with examples like
Zipline’s drone delivery demonstrating scalable, empathy-driven solutions.
The World
Technology Summit 2025 India concluded with a unified call to action: to
harness science and technology as forces for good, ensuring that innovation
accelerates global connectivity and creates opportunities that benefit
humanity.