HYDERABAD, MARCH 19, 2026: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a scientific society under the Ministry of Elec-tronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, celebrated its 39th Foundation Day on Tuesday at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad campus, with a special emphasis on the organization’s achievements and the indigenization of future technologies.
Continuing the celebrations on Wednesday, C-DAC organised a one-day workshop titled “Technology Frontiers and Directions” focused on emerging technologies, namely Exascale Computing, Quantum Computing & Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Next-Generation Cybersecurity and their advancements, applications, and future directions.
The C-DAC Tech Showcase was opened to the general public and received an overwhelming response, with over 1000 participants experiencing C-DAC products firsthand.
The event also saw the presence of researchers, professionals, and representatives from various government departments, national institutes including the IRISET, BPR&D, NALSAR, SVPNPA etc. Specialized technology stalls were set up, spanning a wide range of domains such as Exascale Computing, Quantum Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Next-Generation Cyber Security, Blockchain Technology, Maritime Technologies, Strategic Technologies, Power Elec-tronics & Energy, Next-Generation Mobility Solutions, ChipIN Centre, DIR-V VEGA Processor, E-Governance & Accessibility, Educational Technologies, Healthcare Technologies, Agriculture Technologies, MeitY Skill Development Initiatives, Information Security Education Awareness (ISEA), Information Security Services (ISS), and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). These stalls collectively showcased C-DAC’s extensive R&D capabilities, products/ solutions, key initiatives and its commitment to advancing indigenous technologies.
Each stall was facilitated by C-DAC R&D scientists & engineers, who provided detailed demonstrations and technical insights into their innovations. Participants had the opportunity to interact directly with the developers, gaining a deeper understanding of practical implementations, system functionalities, and real-world applications. The Tech Showcase fostered a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange, encouraging active engagement and meaningful discussions among attendees from diverse academic, government, and professional backgrounds. It served as an effective platform to inspire students and young professionals, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies and motivating them to contribute to India’s technological growth, self-reliance and digital transformation.
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