The International Conference on Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals for Energy Transition, being held at IIT Hyderabad during the 79th IIM Annual Technical Meeting, brings together global experts to explore the future of sustainable materials and technologies. Researchers, engineers, and professionals from academia, industry, and R&D institutions will gather to share insights on critical minerals, innovative materials, and energy solutions—making this a key platform for collaboration, dialogue, and technological progress.
Established in 1945, the Indian Institute for Metallurgists emerged to fulfill a crucial needfor a professional body of metallurgists in India. During an era marked by limitedtechnical resources and restricted international communication due to wartime constraints, industries faced significant challenges in acquiring essential metallurgical knowledge. At the time, the Inspectorate of Metals in the ordnance Factory was the sole entity equipped to investigate metal products.
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), ranked among India’s top engineering institutions, is hosting the 79th Annual Technical Meeting of the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM ATM 2025) and the International Conference on Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals for Energy Transition from Dec 4–6, 2025. Established in 2008, IITH has been among the top 10 Indian engineering institutions in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) ever since NIRF was launched. It is ranked 8 among India’s engineering institutions and ranked 3 in Innovation for the last two years. It has 325+ full-time faculty, ~5,250+ students (PG+PhD students being 60%), 560+ state-of-the-art research facilities. The institute has a substantial research focus with Rs. 1,500+ Cr of sanctioned research funding (Rs. 335+ Cr in 2024-25), 11,700+ research publications with 2,15,000+ Citations, 500+ Patents (210+ patents in 2024), and 260+ startups that have generated 1,100+ jobs and a revenue of Rs. 1,500+ Cr. IITH leads in areas like AI/ML, energy, materials science and metallurgical engineering, nano science and technology, bio technology, sensors, semiconductors, sustainability etc.. It houses India’s first autonomous vehicle testbed (TiHAN), 9 Centres of Excellence, and multiple incubators. IITH researchers have pioneered 6G, developed UHPFRC for infrastructure, and established unique facilities like the Raindrop Research Facility and Advanced Dark Sky Observatory. IITH continues to shape India’s tech future through impactful research, innovation, and global collaborations. Learn more at www.iith.ac.in
JSW Steel Ltd.
JSW Steel
JSW Steel is the flagship business of the diversified, US$ 23 billion JSW Group. As one of India’s leading business houses, JSW Group also has interests in energy, infrastructure, cement, paints, sports, and venture capital. JSW Steel, certified by Great Places To Work in 2021, has emerged as an organization with a strong cultural foundation. Over the last three decades, it has grown from a single manufacturing unit to become India’s leading integrated steel company with a capacity of 28.5 MTPA in India and the USA (including capacities under joint control). Its next phase of growth will take its total capacity to 38.5 MTPA by FY25.
Established in 1899, the University of Agricultural Sciences, now Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra (GKVK) in Bengaluru, has a rich history rooted in agricultural research and education. It began as a modest agricultural research farm on 30 acres of land generously donated by Her Excellency Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhiyavaru, the Regent of Mysore. Dr. Lehmann, a German scientist, was appointed to spearhead research on soil crop response, marking the inception of a pioneering journey in agricultural innovation.