Archive · 22 Jan 2026
GITAM Honored for Sustainability and Academic Achievements
GITAM University in Hyderabad is being recognized for both its smart ideas in computers and its efforts to help the environment.
A professor from the university, Dr. Pritee Parwekar, gave an important speech at a big international conference about new trends in computers and communication.
The university also won an award for doing a great job recycling paper waste.
The conference had people from all over the world and received lots of research papers.
GITAM is making a name for itself in both learning and taking care of the environment.
GITAM University's professor, Dr. Pritee Parwekar, delivered a keynote at the 10th International Conference on Smart Trends in Computing and Communications (SmartCom-2026).
The conference, held from January 19 to 21, attracted over 400 research paper submissions from more than 50 countries.
GITAM Hyderabad received the ITC Wellbeing Out of Waste (WOW) Award 2025–26 for excellence in paper waste recycling.
The conference was organized by the Global Knowledge Research Foundation and G R Scholastic LLP, with Springer as the publication partner.
Dr. Parwekar's keynote address focused on emerging trends in computing and communications and was widely appreciated.
- Who
- GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad and Prof (Dr) Pritee Parwekar
- What
- Academic and sustainability honors
- When
- January 19 to 21 (conference), 2025–26 (award)
- Where
- Hyderabad and Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre
- Why
- For academic leadership and sustainability initiatives
Sustainability Initiatives
Academic Leadership
Award Recognition
Sustainability Initiatives
GITAM Hyderabad received the ITC Wellbeing Out of Waste (WOW) Award 2025–26 for excellence in paper waste recycling, highlighting their commitment to sustainability.
Academic Leadership
GITAM University's professor, Dr. Pritee Parwekar, delivered a keynote at the 10th International Conference on Smart Trends in Computing and Communications (SmartCom-2026), showcasing academic leadership.
- University
- GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad
- Event
- 10th International Conference on Smart Trends in Computing and Communications (SmartCom-2026)
- Keynote Speaker
- Prof (Dr) Pritee Parwekar
- Award
- ITC Wellbeing Out of Waste (WOW) Award 2025–26
- Award Category
- Excellence in paper waste recycling
- Conference Organizers
- Global Knowledge Research Foundation and G R Scholastic LLP
- Publication Partner
- Springer
- Conference Dates
- January 19 to 21
- Research Paper Submissions
- Over 400 from more than 50 countries
