Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India — July 2–4, 2024:
The Yogananda School of Artificial Intelligence, Computers, and Data Sciences at Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences successfully hosted the International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence (2AI 2024) — a globally recognized event that has quickly earned a reputation among the most respected AI conferences in Asia and beyond.
Bringing together distinguished researchers, academicians, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the world, 2AI 2024 served as a dynamic platform to explore the transformative applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science across multiple sectors — including education, healthcare, agriculture, energy, business, and information security.
🌐 International Recognition and Academic Excellence
The prestige of 2AI 2024 rests on its global sponsorship, publication partnerships, and the academic strength of Shoolini University.
Sponsored by IEEE
The conference was officially sponsored by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) — one of the world’s largest and most respected professional organizations. IEEE’s endorsement not only elevated the academic credibility of 2AI 2024 but also ensured that every paper underwent a rigorous peer-review process following international publishing standards. The sponsorship aligned the event with IEEE’s long-standing mission of advancing technology for humanity, enhancing its value for both academia and industry participants.
Published by Springer
All accepted papers were published by Springer, one of the most prestigious global academic publishers with headquarters in London, corporate offices in Berlin, and sales operations in New York City. Springer’s publication support guarantees that 2AI 2024 research contributions are accessible globally through SpringerLink, providing long-term visibility, indexing, and citation opportunities in the international scientific community.
Together, IEEE sponsorship and Springer publication cemented 2AI 2024’s reputation as a conference of international repute, comparable to premier AI events worldwide.
🌎 Global Participation and Collaboration
2AI 2024 attracted authors, keynote speakers, reviewers, and committee members from more than 30 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Canada, and the Middle East. This truly global participation created a vibrant research ecosystem encouraging the exchange of diverse ideas and fostering cross-border collaboration.
Experts from academia and industry explored how applied AI can solve pressing societal, environmental, and economic challenges, from improving healthcare diagnostics to advancing sustainable energy systems and developing secure, intelligent infrastructure for the future.
The event featured plenary lectures, hands-on workshops, and high-impact technical sessions, offering participants real-world perspectives on the latest advancements in data analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-driven automation.
🧠 Institutional Reputation: Research that Matches the World’s Best
Hosting such a globally recognized conference, Shoolini University demonstrated once again why it is considered among India’s top research institutions.
- THE World University Rankings 2024: No.1 Private University in India | Top 600 Globally
- THE Asia University Rankings 2023: 77th in Asia | 3rd in India Overall
- THE Impact Rankings 2023: Top 200 Global University
- QS World Rankings 2024: No.1 Private University (India)
- NIRF 2023: Among Top 100 Universities in India
Shoolini’s academic excellence is backed by an extraordinary research culture:
- 1300+ patents filed – among the highest in India
- H-index >115 and Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) of 2.22
- No.1 in India in Citations per Paper
- 104+ advanced laboratories and 9 Centres of Excellence
- 13 researchers ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists
These achievements reflect Shoolini’s vision to “Think Research That Matches the World’s Best Universities.”
🔬 Conference Themes Driving Global Impact
The central focus of 2AI 2024 was on Applied Artificial Intelligence for Societal Transformation, covering six key areas of impact:
- AI for Education: Leveraging intelligent systems to enhance personalized and inclusive learning.
- AI for Healthcare: Developing diagnostic, predictive, and assistive technologies for patient care.
- AI for Agriculture: Improving yield prediction, pest detection, and sustainable resource management.
- AI for Business & Finance: Enabling intelligent automation, risk management, and fintech innovation.
- AI for Energy: Optimizing renewable energy generation and consumption with predictive algorithms.
- AI for Defense & Information Security: Enhancing national and cyber defense systems with autonomous intelligence.
These themes aligned the conference with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that AI research directly contributes to a sustainable and secure global future.
💡 How 2AI 2024 Benefits Researchers Across the World
2AI 2024 has become a powerful catalyst for global research collaboration and professional growth, offering numerous benefits to researchers, scientists, and students worldwide:
- Global Publication Visibility:
Through IEEE and Springer indexing, authors gain international exposure, increasing the impact and citations of their work in top databases. - Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:
The conference provided a platform for AI researchers, data scientists, engineers, and policy experts to collaborate across domains and geographies, enabling new joint research ventures. - Career Advancement:
Participants enhanced their academic profiles, expanded their professional networks, and engaged directly with leaders from AI labs, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. - Access to Emerging Trends:
Researchers gained first-hand insights into global trends like ethical AI, AI for sustainability, quantum machine learning, and AI-driven security, fostering innovative and responsible AI practices. - Mentorship and Academic Growth:
The conference also served as a mentoring ground for young researchers and Ph.D. scholars, offering constructive feedback from international reviewers and keynote speakers.
🌐 A Global Milestone in Applied AI
The 2AI 2024 conference stands as a milestone in global AI collaboration, combining world-class publication platforms (IEEE, Springer) with an institution recognized for research excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
It reaffirmed the belief that international cooperation and applied AI can accelerate progress toward solving humanity’s most complex challenges.
As a hub of academic excellence and innovation, Shoolini University continues to lead India’s journey in AI research, fostering a generation of thinkers, innovators, and global collaborators shaping the future of technology.
🏛️ About Shoolini University
Located in the serene hills of Himachal Pradesh, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences is India’s leading private research university, known for its cutting-edge research ecosystem and global collaborations.
With 250+ international alliances, 1300+ patents filed, and a proven record of academic innovation, Shoolini remains dedicated to advancing science, technology, and education that benefits society at large.
