1. Mr. Renato de Castro
Executive Director, Baumann Consultancy Network, Padova Area, Italy
Internationally renowned Smart Cities Expert

2. Mr Bhagwan Kommadi
Group CTO, Voyzon Technologies, Hyderabad & Smart Cities Expert
Founder - Architect Corner
The Session formally started with the lamp lighting by Shri Arpit Chadha, Honorable Vice Chairman, I.T.S – The Education Group, Guests, Dr. Sunil Kr Pandey – Director (IT) and Dr. Umang Singh - Event Coordinator.

In his opening remark, Vice-chairman- I.T.S-The Education Group, Shri Arpit Chadha welcomed the guests and said that in present context when Government has strong emphasis on the creation of Smart Cities for improving quality of life and facilities, it is very important, as a citizen to understand and contribute at our own individual level to make it haapen and sustain. 

Dr. Sunil Kr Pandey, The Director (IT) of the institute, said that with the Smart Cities in making, the load of villages and rural part of the country is increasing everyday and virtually every day about 42,000 people are migrating in search of newer opportunities. There is strong need to think about increasing facilities, improving infrastructure, working towards improving quality of life in villages with facilities and resources so that this migration can be reduced to ensure a sustainable development. Dr Umang delivered vote of thanks. 
In this session, Expert of Smart Cities Mr Renato de Castro spoke on “Smart Cities & Smart Villages”. In his address, he discussed how natural resources management, environment conditions, policies and economic power have shaped the cities and directly influenced the modern urban style. Mr. Renato de Castro enlightened on the concept of Smart Cities and Smart Villages. He provided a detailed insight about global cities. Mr. Renato also interacted with students and faculty members of the Institute and addressed the queries. 

Mr Bhagwan Kommadi, CTO Voyzon Technologies and Founder Architect Corner talked about the directions in which County is heading and how the technology can help in meeting the aspirations of people. He emphasized about the need of innovation which can ensure the reach of technology and its benefits to the common man. 
This event was in the series of Invited talks by national and international speakers of repute by Dept of IT of the institute with an objective to provide the detailed insight of the theme to the students & faculty members. During these sessions, practicing professionals of various domains share and discuss the pertinent issues related to technology, research & allied dimensions and experience sharing by leading experts and professionals.
Mr. Renato de Castro is credited for creating and promoting the concept of Smart Cities and become a benchmark for others to work upon. Indeed it was a great day of learning for all the delegate participants, Faculties and Students. It was a wonderful learning experience for students of MCA and faculty members to listen Mr. Castro.