Hosted by BHU & IIT (BHU), Varanasi
The hosts
A historic campus.
A future-facing convention.
Banaras Hindu University and Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
Host institution
Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University, situated in the historic city of Varanasi, is a premier Central University of international repute. Founded in 1916 by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya with support from eminent national leaders and educationists including Dr Annie Besant.
Its multidisciplinary environment includes sciences, engineering, technology, medicine, agriculture, humanities, social sciences, fine arts and performing arts.
The university is associated with Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Bharat Kala Bhavan and a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem.
Host institution
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
Located within the historic BHU campus, the Institute’s origins date to 1919. It carries forward Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’s vision of advancing technical education and contributing to nation building.
IIT (BHU) was established in its present form in 2012 and spans engineering, science, technology, humanities and interdisciplinary research.
The host city
About Varanasi.
Varanasi, also known as Banaras, Benares, or Kashi, is an ancient city situated on the western bank of the River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India. Renowned as one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, it is widely regarded as the spiritual heart of Hinduism.It is the setting for the 96th Annual Session of NASI, bringing together scholars, researchers and scientific leaders at the historic Banaras Hindu University and the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU).