Bhubaneswar: The four-day international conference INDOCRYPT was formally inaugurated Monday at the International lnstitute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of an important global dialogue on cryptography and information security research and in novation.
With digital technologies increasingly underpinning governance, finance, communication, and national security, the themes of INDOCRYPT underscore the critical role of secure data, privacy protection, and resilient digital infrastructure. The conference aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange to address emerging cybersecurity threats and shape the future of secure digital systems.
The first day of INDOCRYPT featured three highly impactful technical sessions by eminent scholars such as Prof. Pantelimon Stănică, Naval Postgraduate School, USA, Prof. Sugata Gangopadhyay, lIT-Roorkee, and Dr. Luca De Feo, IBM Research Europe. The speakers shared cutting-edge research insights and explored recent advancements in cryptographic theory and practice, offering valuable per spectives on both current applications and future directions of the field.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan who emphasized the significance of cryptography and information security in strengthening digital governance, legal frameworks, and skill ecosystems, and highlighted how conferences like INDOCRYPT can contribute to meaningful reforms through improved policymaking and robust digital infrastructure.
IIIT-Bhubaneswar Director Prof Ashish Ghosh and Dr Debashis Jena delivered the welcome note in the presence of other academicians including Prof Bimal Roy (ISI, Kolkata) and Dr Indivar Gupta (General Chair).
The conference will conclude with a valedictory ceremony on December 17, to be graced by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Electronics & IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling.
