Center of Digital Transformation and Applied Blockchain
Mission: To develop a digital mindset with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities using emerging technologies.
Centre Name: Centre of Applied Blockchain and Digital Transformation
Industry Partner: Information Data Systems (IDS)
Overview:
The Centre of Applied Blockchain and Digital Transformation (formerly known as Applied Blockchain Centre and founded as the Bharat Blockchain Network Chapter at IMI-Kolkata) in collaboration with IDS aims to work in the emerging domain of blockchain to foster student knowledge enhancement and engagement, corporate partnerships and action-based research. The Applied Blockchain Centre aims to undertake the following activities:
- Advise/encourage budding blockchain entrepreneurs on new venture development
- Organize blockchain-related programmes/Events/Summits/Guest Lectures/ Workshops
- Engage in blockchain-based research projects
The Applied Blockchain Centre at IMI-Kolkata will help corporates with blockchain-related consultation, perform research on blockchain, aid in providing fresh talent and knowledge-sharing platform.
Main Objectives:
Digital Transformation and Blockchain-focused Research:
A major objective of the centre is to participate in quality research. The centre’s cross-disciplinary team of researchers from top institutes in collaboration with IDS and other organizations plan to undertake research related to the applications of emerging technologies including blockchain, IoT, Metaverse, etc. in different sectors or disciplines. The aim of conducting research is to enhance knowledge related to emerging technologies to academia and industry. Our team at this centre has publications in top-ranked journals.
Training & Consultancy:
The centre is committed to undertake the training and consulting services for public and private organizations in the area of blockchain and related emerging technologies. The centre also play a dynamic role in the professional development of faculty and students through workshops, events and training programs.
Partnership & Collaboration:
We are open to forge partnerships with blockchain-enthusiasts, research institutions, corporates and academicians for collaborations to advance the activities of this centre. We look forward to working with other academic institutes, universities, research centres, start-ups and organizations for co-organizing events and developing joint application for grants in the blockchain and emerging domains.
Blockchain Awareness Activities:
The centre regularly attempts at organizing activities, like, debate, quiz, extempore, poster presentation, etc. that will help in creating awareness about blockchain and the benefits of blockchain among students, faculty, and industry through a student driven club “Blockify”.
Digital Transformation related Activities:
Our team takes part in various activities to increase the awareness regarding digital transformation in both academic and industry. Some of the activities include conducting FDPs, MDPs and workshops on emerging tools and technologies.
Newsletter (Blockchain Avenir):
Our team publishes a half-yearly newsletter which is entirely focused on blockchain. The newsletter aims to share blockchain-related news and articles from industry and academic experts. The newsletter also contains articles from enthusiastic students and publishes a segment on the latest happenings and the potential blockchain-related career options.
Milestones:
- Bharat Blockchain Network Chapter at IMI-Kolkata: 28 February 2022
- Applied Blockchain Centre at IMI-Kolkata: 15 December 2023
- Centre of Applied Blockchain and Digital Transformation: 16 March 2024
Team:
Centre Director: Dr. Arghya Ray (Applied Blockchain)
Centre Director:Dr. Rohan Mukherjee (Digital Transformation)
Members:
- Dr. Arunava Bandyopadhyay
- Dr. Gobinda Roy
- Prof. Sahana Roy Chowdhury
- Dr. Sweta Sinha
2024
Topic: Digital Transformations in Marketing: Views from Industry to Academia
Date of Activity: 7th August 2024
No. of Participants: 120
Details of Guests:
- Dr. Swagato Chatterjee, Co-Director of MINDS, Queen Marry University
London - Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Global Head of Oracle Centre of Excellence at TCS Ltd.
2023
December 2023
Topic: Legalities Involved in Blockchain-based Startups
Date of Activity: 5th December 2023
No. of Participants: 60
Details of Guests:
- Debarghya Mitra, Co-Founder of IPGyan
- Shail Bala Tripathy, Advocate & Co-Founder of IPGyan
- Rittik Das, Founder of FilmFinance App
August 2023
Topic: Introduction to B-ON Portal & Hedera Bootcamp
Date of Activity: 18 August 2023
Number of Attendees: 217
Details of Guest:
- Dayal Mukati, Principal Architect – IDS
Topic: Basics of Blockchain and Creation of Blockchain Wallets (Hands-On)
Date of Activity: 18 August 2023
Number of Attendees: 105
Details of Guest:
- Dayal Mukati, Principal Architect – IDS
Topic: Blockchain Business Model Canvas
Date of Activity: 18 August 2023
Number of Attendees: 105
Details of Guest:
- Aravind Voruganti, VP – IDS
- Dayal Mukati, Principal Architect – IDS
July 2023
Topic: Blockchain Masterclass
Date of Activity: 5 July 2023
Number of Attendees: 185 (IMI-K students)
Details of Guest:
- Kishoregoutham KS, Product Manager- Blockchain, IDS
2024
February
Activity/Event: Podcast on “How Blockchain can work for Business and Management students?”
Date of Event: 16th February 2024
No. of Participants: 25
Description of the Event:
January
Activity/Event: Inter-college Debate Competition (IMI-K vs VIT AP)
Date of Event: January 20, 2024
No. of Participants: 15
Description:
The riveting debate competition was organised by the Centre for Applied Blockchain of IMI Kolkata, in association with IDS between IMI Kolkata and VIT Andhra Pradesh on the topic “Is it Worth it Investing in NFT?” on 20th January 2024.
2023
August 2023
Event: Bharat Blockchain Yatra event at IMI-Kolkata
Date of Event: 18th August 2023
No. of Attendees: 247
Details of Guests:
- Voruganti Aravind, VP IDS
- Sunil Yadavalli, Head – Business Strategy and Partnerships, IDS
- Mohua Banerjee, Director, IMI-Kolkata
- Tirthankar Nag, Dean Research, IMI-Kolkata
- Anju De Alvis, Advisory Director, IDS
- Neha Roy, Founder- IRL Amigo & Artysan Accelerator, Growth & Marketing IntoTheVerse
- Anshu Jalan, Chief Technology Officer – Plenty Labs
- Rittik DAS, Founder – FilmFinance.App
- Angsuman Chakraborty, Founder – Socielo Tech
- Santosh Padhi, Financial Expert & CTO – Cofinex
- Dayal Mukati, Principal Architect – IDS
Important Sessions/Panel Discussions held during the Event:
- Launch of Blockchain Newsletter – Blockchain Avenir
- Allocation of Land Parcel in IDS BBN Metaverse
- Unveiling the Real Potential: Blockchain’s Journey from Hype to Value Creation
- Exploring Blockchain Case Studies and the Significance of Governance: Noteworthy in Government Interest like UAE and Australia
- NFTs and Digital Ownership: Redefining Impact, Empowering Social Change
- Experience the Showcase of Polyversity: The World’s Largest Educational Metaverse
- What’s brewing in Web 3 ecosystem of West bengal for World?
- Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in India’s Crypto Exchange Landscape
- Elevating Efficiency, Automation, Security, and Transparency: Leveraging Blockchain for Industry 4.0 Enhancement
- Blockchain Entrepreneurship: Unlocking Web3’s Potential for Business Innovation
- Introduction to B- On Portal & Hedera Bootcamp
- How Blockchain and Web 3 is disrupting today’s Business World
- Project showcase – Plenty Wallet and Plenty Exchange
Links of News Coverage:
- DD Bangla: https://www.youtube.com/live/mTeBFoGBSyI?feature=share (from 25:30)
- 24 Hrs TV: https://fb.watch/mvtA63RgID/?mibextid=9R9pXO
2023-2024
Project Title: Research Project Grant receives Recognition from the RBI
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sahana Roy Chowdhury
Status of the Project: Accepted by RBI – Department of Economic Policy Research (DEPR)
Short Description:
We are delighted to announce that the research project, titled “Estimating Degree of Financial Inclusion in the Fintech Era: An explorative study among the young generation in select Indian states,” has been selected by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under their prestigious “Scholarship Scheme for Faculty Members from Academic Institutions – 2023”!” This is a remarkable achievement, considering only five projects across India were chosen for this scheme.
2024
December 2024
Topic: How the Convergence of Technology (Blockchain, IoT, AI) Enhances Supply Chain Efficiency
Date of Activity: 30th December 2024
Guest Details:
- Mr. Ranjan Sinha (Logistics & Supply Chain Expert)
July 2024
Topic: Understanding Impact of Blockchain and how to get ready
Date of Activity:27th July 2024
Details of Guest Speaker:
- Amit Chandra
2023
December 2023
Topic: Real-time applications of Blockchain
Date of Activity: 5th December 2023
No. of Participants: 34
Guest Details:
- Rittik Das, founder of Film Finance App
November 2023
Topic: Marketing Blockchain Based Products
Date of Activity: 17th November 2023
No. of Participants: 34
Details of Guest Speaker:
- Anju De Alwis, Managing Director Ultimate Access Education
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