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Overview of RACE seminars:

The ACCE(I) Mysore Centre is pleased to host RACE, a national seminar that has been organized biennially since 2017. This two-day seminar aims to provide a platform for the civil engineering community in the region to explore recent innovations and technological advancements in the field. Esteemed resource persons from both industry and academia share their valuable insights and expertise with participants in the event. The inaugural seminar RACE 17, focused on the theme ‘Trendsetting Structures’, was held in January 2017. Subsequently, the Centre organised RACE 19 on ‘Engineering the Infra’ in January 2019, RACE 21 on ‘Transportation Infra’ in April 2021 and RACE 23 on ‘Innovative Infra in Civil Engineering’ in February 2023. We are delighted to announce that the fifth seminar, RACE 25 on ‘Digital Transformation in Civil Engineering’, is scheduled for January 2025.

About RACE 25 on ‘Digital Transformation in Civil Engineering’:

The civil engineering industry is witnessing a paradigm shift with the advent of digital technologies that are revolutionizing the way projects are designed, executed, and managed. The integration of cutting-edge tools such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), drones, robotics, and data analytics is enabling engineers to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability across infrastructure projects. Digital transformation is not only enhancing construction quality and safety but also reducing project timelines and costs. RACE 25 will focus on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in this exciting transition, providing insights through expert discussions and case studies in various domains of civil engineering.

Who can participate:

Academicians, Architects, Builders, Consulting engineers, Designers, Officials from government and private organizations, Research scholars, and Students.

Eminent Speakers of RACE-25

Dr. Rajesh Kumar V

Dr. Rajesh Kumar V

Head – EDRC Digital,
III SBG, L & T Construction,
Chennai
Topic: From Data to Action: Digitisation in Water Infrastructure
Dr. Gali Madhavi Latha

Dr. Gali Madhavi Latha

Professor of Civil Engineering
Chair – Centre for Sustainable Technologies,
IISc, Bengaluru
Topic: 3D printing in Geotechnical applications
Dr. P.G. Diwaker

Dr. P.G. Diwakar

Senior Scientist, ISRO Chair Professor,
National Institute of Advanced Studies,
IISc campus, Bengaluru
Topic: Space Technology & Modern Tools for Applications & Analytics
Dr. Prashant S Altagi

Dr. Prashant S Alatgi

Managing Director,
Prashant Advanced Survey of India, Pune
Topic: Advanced Topographic Surveying using Mobile, UAV / Drone & Backpack LiDAR Technologies
Dr. C.B. Amarnath

Dr. C.B. Amarnath

President – India BIM Association
Mumbai
Topic: Strategizing BIM & Digital Adoption in Building & Infrastructure Projects
Ar. Vishu Bhooshan

Ar. Vishu Bhooshan

Associate & A Lead Designer
Computation and Design Research Group
(ZHA CODE), London Computation and Design Research Group
(ZHA CODE), London
Topic: Research Based Innovations in Architectural Practice
Er. Shanmugam Selvakumar

Er. Shanmugam Selvakumar

General Manager (Retd),
L&T, Chennai
Topic: 9.81 m/sec² – The Science behind the Sikhara's Journey
Er. Shanmugam Selvakumar

Er Roshan Purohit

Regional Manager,
Trimble Inc Gurgaon
Topic:Data Driven Construction

Delegate Fee (Inclusive of GST)

General / Government Delegate

Rs. 4,000/-

ACCE(I) Members

Rs. 3,500/-

ACCE(I) Fellow Members

Rs. 3,250/-

Student Delegate

Rs.    750/-

Contact persons' details for Registration:

Er. S.B. Basavaraj

Mob: 9845216498

Er. V. Srinath

Mob: 98453 17373

Er. Ashwin R. Pallegar

Mob: 98442 77284

Er. M.S. Sunil Kumar

Mob: 99725 95456

RACE -25 Organising Committee:

ACCE(I) Mysore Centre – Office bearers
Chairman
Dr. S. Raviraj
Hon. Secretary
Dr. G.P. Chandradhara
Hon. Treasurer
Dr. B.S. Keerthi Gowda
Organising Committee – RACE 25
Chairman
Er. S. Shashiraj
Hon. Secretary
Er. C.S. Srikanth
Hon. Treasurer
Er. K.S. Prakash
Advisor
Er. B.R. Badarinath
Technical Program
Dr. S.K. Prasad
Dr. G.S. Suresh
Dr. P. Nanjundaswamy
Er. Niranjan Simha
Technical Volume & Printing
Er. H.P. Sharath
Er. M.B. Vikram
Delegate Registration
Er. S.B. Basavaraj
Er. V. Srinath
Er. Ashwin R. Pallegar
Er. M.S. Sunil Kumar
Infrastructure
Er. A. Dinesh
Er. H.K. Prashanth
Sponsorship
Er. S. Prakash
Er. H.S. Deepak
Er. R. Ravi
Dr. M.D. Raghavendra Prasad
Accommodation & Travel
Dr. Y.M. Manjunath
Dr. H.S. Prasanna
Er. Sachin V
Floor Coordinators
Er. Nagesh Puttaswamy
Er. N.R. Ashok
Er. Nikhil P. Koundinya
Er. Pavan K S
Registration Desk
All Ladies – ACCE(I) Members
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Er. M.S. Ramprasad
Er. B.H. Jayaram
Er. L. Suresh
Er. S. Punith Kumar
Food & Hospitality
Er. V. Srinath
Dr. H.P. Thanu
Stage Management & Memento
Er. H.P. Sharath
Er. M.B. Vikram
Er. S. Uday Shankar
Protocol
Er. H.N. Vijay Vittal
Er. R. Sundara Murthy
Prof. C.N. Yadunandan

RACE-25 Venue

Address:

Mysore Builders Charitable Trust (MBCT), Auditorium No. 34/D, Sterling Theatre Road, 2nd Stage, Industrial Suburb Vishweshwaranagar, Mysuru – 570 008