Brahmam Innovations, in strategic partnership with Aaram Foundation and Sairam Group of Institutions, successfully delivered one of India's largest national conclaves focused on Humanitarian Technologies. The three-day event took place from September 27 to 29, 2023, at Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai, and brought together thousands of students, global thought leaders, government officials, and academic and industry experts.
Over the course of three impactful days, the conclave brought together a powerful mix of 20,000+ students, global thought leaders, government officials, and industry-academic experts to explore how emerging technologies can drive solutions for some of society's most pressing challenges.
The event was spearheaded by Brahmam Innovations, a social impact institution known for its work in inclusive technologies, grassroots innovation, and capacity building across underserved communities.The conclave was conceptualized and led by Brahmam Innovations, which spearheaded the overall program strategy and execution. The initiative marked a major milestone in advancing the role of technology and social innovation in addressing humanitarian challenges across India and beyond.
“This conclave exemplifies our commitment to building inclusive ecosystems that foster grassroots innovation and empower future changemakers,” said Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan, Founder and President of Brahmam Innovations. He emphasized the goal of the conclave as “a bold step toward creating an inclusive ecosystem that nurtures young innovators and transforms humanitarian challenges into scalable solutions.”
“We are honored to have collaborated with our visionary partner Brahmam Innovations with Aaram Foundation and the Sairam Group to deliver this transformative experience.” Sai Dr Saiprakash Leo Muthu, CEO and Chairman of Sairam Group of Institutions
Key Highlights and Impact:
- Over 20,000 student participants engaged
- 30+ expert-led sessions conducted
- 40+ distinguished speakers from industry and academia
- Participation from 50+ partnering organizations
- More than 66,000 cumulative training hours delivered over 3 days
This landmark event further solidifies Brahmam Innovations' mission to harness technology for social good, promoting scalable, inclusive solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event underscored the potential of humanitarian engineering and digital inclusion in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More importantly, it provided a tangible model for how academia, industry, and civil society can collaborate to empower communities through meaningful, scalable change.
With an ambitious vision to empower one million grassroots innovators by 2035, Brahmam Innovations is setting a new standard for tech-enabled humanitarian impact.
Why This Conclave Matters
- 30+ expert-led sessions on social innovation and humanitarian tech
- 40+ speakers from top global institutions and companies
- 50+ partnering organizations across sectors
- 66,000+ training hours delivered to empower youth and professionals