The General Assembly is the decision-making body of the Heritage Network. It deals mainly with membership questions, statutes and the election of the presidency and follow-up committee. In parallel to the General Assembly is held a scientific workshop meeting, gathering researchers with expertise in fields of importance to both Europe and India. Held annually, the venue alternates between Europe and India. IIT Madras hosted the October 2022 GA. UPM hosted the 2023 GA edition in Madrid, Spain. IIT Roorkee hosted the April 2024 GA. TU Dresden hosted the May 2025 GA. Each institution member is expected to be represented by at least one person, both administrative and/or academic staff are welcome. Learn more about the Heritage Network here
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad will host a Winter Workshop on AI Robotics for Sustainable Environment and Rare Earth Innovations open to PhD students from the member institutions. The event will happen alongside the General Assembly, March 1-4 2026.
This workshop, AI Robotics for Sustainable Environment and Rare Earth Innovations, offers an interdisciplinary exploration of cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainability, and advanced materials. Designed for emerging researchers, it provides a platform to engage with faculty experts and fellow scholars through lectures and student presentations.
Participants will explore key research areas including: - AI-driven environmental monitoring using intelligent robotic systems - Autonomous drones and smart robotic platforms for sustainable resource management - Machine learning models for climate-resilient robotics - Energy-efficient robotic design and AI optimization methods - Rare earth element recovery, recycling, and their role in green technologies - Advanced material science innovations involving rare earth applications
With its balanced mix of expert talks, student research showcases, and interactive discussions, the workshop aims to spark collaboration and inspire PhD students to contribute to emerging technologies that support environmental sustainability and next-generation materials research. Students will receive a certificate at the end of the workshop.
