International Conference on Advances in Green, Net-Zero, Innovation - Sustainability 2025

The Advances in Green, Net-Zero Innovation - Sustainability (AGNI-S) conference, organized by the Energy and Environment Department at NIT Trichy, is a platform dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainable development. AGNI-S 2025 focuses on advancing research and technologies that support the transition to a green, net-zero future. The conference brings together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to address critical challenges in energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, carbon neutrality, and environmental sustainability. Key themes include net-zero strategies, energy storage solutions, green hydrogen technologies, smart grids, climate change mitigation, and sustainable materials. The event features keynote addresses by leading experts, technical sessions, poster presentations, and interactive workshops. AGNI-S 2025 aims to inspire collaboration and innovation, emphasizing actionable solutions for global energy and environmental challenges. With a strong focus on green technologies and sustainability, AGNI-S 2025 represents a vital step toward achieving long-term environmental goals and fostering a resilient, low-carbon future.

About the Department
The Department of Energy and Environment (DEE) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli, originally established in 1995 as the Centre for Energy and Environmental Science and Technology (CEESAT), focuses on developing sustainable solutions for global energy and environmental challenges. Renamed in 2012, DEE offers an interdisciplinary M.Tech. program in Energy Engineering, which blends principles from energy systems, environmental technologies, and sustainability. The department actively engages in advanced research in areas such as carbon capture using microalgae, solar energy applications, wind energy, energy-efficient building design, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). DEE's laboratories are ISO 9001:2008 certified and NABL-accredited, enabling both academic research and industrial testing in fields like photovoltaic systems, effluent treatment, and energy system modelling.

In addition to research and education, the department also provides consultancy services including energy audits, photovoltaic system design, water and waste material testing, and environmental monitoring for industries and institutions. DEE has implemented several notable pilot projects such as the Energy Efficient Building, which utilizes passive architectural techniques for minimizing energy consumption, and the Algal Shed, a project demonstrating the use of algae for wastewater treatment and CO₂ sequestration. These projects showcase the department’s commitment to innovation in sustainable infrastructure. Through its robust academic offerings, practical research, and real-world application, DEE continues to contribute significantly to energy conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Its interdisciplinary approach positions it as a key player in addressing the pressing global need for clean and efficient energy technologies.

Convention Themes
1. Solar Power Innovations (Perovskite cells, floating solar)
2. Wind Energy Advancements (Offshore wind, high-efficiency turbines)
3. Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
4. Geothermal and Tidal Energy
5. Energy Storage & Battery Technologies (Solid-state, flow batteries)
6. Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
7. Direct Air Capture (DAC) Technologies
8. Carbon Offsetting and Trading Mechanisms
9. Industrial Decarbonization Strategies
10. Low-Carbon Manufacturing and Supply Chains
11. Eco-friendly Materials and Biodegradable Alternatives
12. Waste-to-Energy and Waste Management Innovations
13. Circular Economy Business Models (Product life extension, remanufacturing)
14. Sustainable Packaging Solutions
15. Blockchain for Sustainable Supply Chains Energy-Efficient Buildings & Retrofitting
16. Smart Grids and Decentralized Energy Systems
17. Sustainable Urban Mobility (EVs, public transport electrification)
18. Green Roofing & Vertical Forests
19. Water Management & Conservation Technologies
20. Nature-Based Solutions (Reforestation, blue carbon initiatives)
21. Climate Change Adaptation Policies
22. Sustainable Agriculture & Regenerative Farming
23. AI & Big Data for Climate Monitoring
24. Corporate Net-Zero Roadmaps & Sustainability Reporting
25. Green Finance & Sustainable Investing
26. ESG Regulations & Compliance
27. Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainability
28. Sustainable Supply Chain Management
29. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Climate Agreements
30. Green Policy Innovations & Government Incentives
31. Carbon Taxation & Emission Regulations
32. International Collaboration for Climate Action
33. Green Public Procurement Strategies

Paper submission deadline 9th July, 2025
Acceptance notification 15th August, 2025
Early bird registration and paper submission 8-16 October, 2025
Regular registration and paper submission 23-30 October, 2025
Conference dates 10, 11, 12 December, 2025

Tanjore Main Road, National Highway 67, Tiruchirappalli - 620015, Tamil Nadu, India.