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Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 28: <\/strong>MITRAJ Sarvajanik Institute of Design, Planning and Technology (MITRAJ-IDPT), managed by Sarvajanik Education Society and Sarvajanik University, has emerged as a dynamic center of academic excellence with experienced faculty, a global curriculum, and various international projects.<\/p>\n

According to the Chairman of Sarvajanik Education Society, Shri Ashish Vakil, MITRAJ-IDPT\u2014one of Gujarat\u2019s premier design institutes offering courses in Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, and Planning\u2014oeganized a Multidisciplinary International Conference titled,\u201cDesigning Identities: Intersections of Art, Architecture, Culture, Religion, Science, Technology & Society\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The conference was held from 25th to 27th February 2026.<\/p>\n

The inaugural ceremony took place on 25th February at 9:00 AM at Tara-Moti Hall, located within the Sarvajanik Education Society campus, in the presence of office bearers of Sarvajanik Education Society, distinguished national and international guests, and keynote speakers from various European countries.<\/p>\n

According to Prof. Persi Engineer, Principal of MITRAJ-IDPT and Conference Chair, during the first two days, ten speakers from six European countries presented global perspectives on art, architecture, culture, and religion.<\/p>\n

\"MITRAJ<\/p>\n

In the afternoon sessions, paper presentations by national and international students, academicians, and researchers were organized under three major tracks:<\/p>\n

Track 1:<\/strong> Socio-Cultural Praxis<\/p>\n

Track 2:<\/strong> Science, Technology & Media<\/p>\n

Track 3:<\/strong> Business, Management & Education<\/p>\n

Dr. Kiran Pandya, Provost of Sarvajanik University, added that this international conference aimed to explore how art, architecture, culture, religion, science, and technology\u2014though seemingly distinct\u2014interact to shape society and culture today and in the future. Experts from India and abroad will deliver lectures, present research papers, and participate in panel discussions to derive meaningful conclusions and recommendations.<\/p>\n

MITRAJ-IDPT is also working under the European Union\u2019s Erasmus+ project titled, \u201cInEq-SL \u2013 Fostering Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education to Stimulate Lifelong Sustainable Learning Opportunities for HEIs in India.\u201d<\/p>\n

This three-year collaborative research project, led by MITRAJ-IDPT in partnership with five universities, focuses on promoting inclusive and quality higher education in India. The project has generated several recommendations for expanding and implementing equitable higher education opportunities. During the research, it became evident that barriers to inclusive education are deeply interconnected with social, cultural, economic, religious, artistic, and technological factors. One of the core objectives of the conference is to deliberate on these challenges and identify actionable solutions.<\/p>\n

Conference Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n

Historically, art, architecture, culture, and religion have shaped human identity. In the modern era, science, technology, markets, and public policy also play significant roles. In the 21st century, identity formation extends beyond monuments and rituals. Markets, algorithms, media, finance, public policy, and science equally influence how societies imagine their futures.<\/p>\n

Amid rapid urbanization and digital transformation, it is essential to rethink the roles of heritage, spirituality, science, and creativity. The conference aims to bring diverse disciplines together to examine both tangible and intangible dimensions of identity and promote dialogue toward building a sustainable and inclusive future.<\/p>\n

In essence, the conference seeks to understand the relationship between art, architecture, culture, religion, science, technology, and society, remove developmental barriers, and outline pathways toward a sustainable, equitable, and humane world.<\/p>\n

Objectives of the Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n