🌐 NGM College to Host National Conference on Digital Dominance, AI, and Cybersecurity 🛡️

POLLACHI — The UG Department of Commerce (CA) at NGM College (Autonomous), Pollachi, in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, is hosting a One-Day National Conference titled “DIGITAL DOMINANCE: Technology, AI, Cybersecurity and Geo-Politics in the New World Order.”

The national event will be held on July 24, 2026, at the Prof. M. Alkondon Hall, NGM College premises.

📌 Event Details at a Glance

• 🗓️ Date: July 24, 2026

• 🕒 Registration: 9:00 AM – 9:55 AM

• 🏛️ Venue: Prof. M. Alkondon Hall, NGM College, Pollachi

• 🤝 In Collaboration With: Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi

🏛️ Inaugural Session (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

The inaugural ceremony will commence with the traditional invocation Tamil Thai Vazhthu and the lighting of the lamp.

• 🎙️ Welcome Address: Dr. P. Archanaa (Assistant Professor & Head, UG Dept. of Commerce – CA)

• 📜 Presidential Address: Dr. T.E. Manjulavalli (Principal i/c, NGM College)

• 🤝 Felicitations:

  • Dr. S. Saravana Babu (Director – Academic)

  • Dr. S. Umapathy (Dean – Research)

  • Dr. R. Muthukumaran (Dean – Student Affairs)

• 🎙️ Special Address: Ms. Anubha Gupta (Research Associate, ICWA, New Delhi)

• 🌟 Inaugural Address & Chief Guest: Prof. (Dr.) Gabriel Simon Thattil (Academic Director, Loyola College of Social Science, Thiruvananthapuram & President, Indian Accounting Association)

• 📘 Conference Proceedings Release: Dignitaries on stage

• 🎤 Vote of Thanks: Dr. B. Indira Priyadharshini (Assistant Professor, UG Dept. of Commerce – CA)

💡 Technical Sessions Overview

🔹 Session I (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM)

• 🧠 Topic: “AI, Cybersecurity and Digital Power in Global Governance”

• 👤 Chairperson: Dr. Rajendra Baikady (Central University of Kerala)

• 📝 Rapporteur: Dr. T. Vijaya Chithra (NGM College)

🔹 Session II (12:20 PM – 1:15 PM)

• 🔒 Topic: “Cyber Resilience, Data Security and Ethical AI”

• 👤 Chairperson: Dr. Peter Leo Deepak (St. Joseph’s School of Management, Bangalore)

• 📝 Rapporteur: Dr. P. Gomathi Devi (NGM College)

🔹 Session III (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

• 🌍 Topic: “Geo-Politics, Digital Sovereignty and Global Trends”

• 👤 Chairperson: Dr. M. Vasan (National College, Trichy)

• 📝 Rapporteur: Dr. M. Deepa (NGM College)

🎓 Valedictory Ceremony (3:05 PM – 4:00 PM)

The day will conclude with a formal valedictory session featuring participant feedback, certificate distribution, and closing remarks by Dr. B. Indira Priyadharshini, followed by the National Anthem.

👥 Organizing Leadership

• 🎖️ Chief Patron: Dr. B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar (President, NGM College)

• 🎖️ Patron: Shri. M. Balasubramaniam (Secretary, NGM College)

• 👨‍💼 Chairman: Dr. T.E. Manjulavalli (Principal i/c)

• 📂 Organizing Secretary: Dr. P. Archanaa (Head, UG Dept. of Commerce – CA)

• 📋 Convenor: Dr. B. Indira Priyadharshini (Assistant Professor, Commerce – CA)

📞 Contact Information for Registration & Queries

For further details and participation queries, contact the organizing team:

• 📱 Dr. P. Archanaa: +91 97883 29976

• 📱 Dr. B. Indira Priyadharshini: +91 74024 71598

• 📱 Dr. R. Ramya: +91 97885 52042