PCCE Collaborates in National Summit on Geospatial Technology
The Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering (ECOMP) at Padre Conceição College of Engineering (PCCE) proudly collaborated in the successful organization of a two-day National Summit on Geospatial Technology, held at the Goa State Remote Sensing Centre, Verna, on February 21–22, 2025.
The event was jointly hosted by St. Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim and PCCE, in association with the Goa State Remote Sensing Centre, and brought together renowned experts from across India to discuss innovations, applications, and the future of geospatial technology.
The summit was inaugurated by Prof. Harilal Menon, Vice-Chancellor of Goa University, and included esteemed guests such as Brenda Fernandes, Head of Goa State Remote Sensing Centre, and other dignitaries. Prof. Jayalaxmi Devate, Co-convener and ECOMP faculty at PCCE, delivered the vote of thanks and represented the department throughout the event.
Distinguished speakers from institutions like ISRO, BARC, and Government College Borda, along with industry leaders from VistaMap, Goa Electronics Ltd., and Spatialcraft, led discussions on topics such as:
- Sustainable resource development using geospatial tools
- Atomic energy and geospatial synergy
- Data collection technologies
- The Unified Geospatial Framework for Goa
Hands-on sessions and panel discussions enriched the experience for all attendees, including PCCE students and faculty.
The event concluded with a valedictory function addressed by Kaustubh Kamat, Asst. Director (Academic), Directorate of Higher Education, Goa, and Prof. Dr. Maria A. R. Fonseca, among others.
The summit marked a significant step in interdisciplinary collaboration and PCCE’s commitment to advancing innovation in emerging technologies.
