INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POWERING THE FUTURE WITH GREEN COMPUTING

International Conference on Powering the Future with Green Computing (PFGC-2025)

A Two-Day Report (April 16–17, 2025)

Organized by the Department of Master of Computer Applications, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada

Day 1 Highlights – April 16, 2025

The International Conference on Powering the Future with Green Computing (PFGC-2025) commenced with great enthusiasm, drawing together students, technocrats, researchers, and academic leaders to explore sustainable computing practices.

 

- Inaugural Address by Chief Guest – Mr. V. Ramesh, Principal Architect at DHL, titled “Green by Design: Engineering Sustainable Infrastructure in Global Supply Chains.”
  Mr. Ramesh shared key insights on DHL’s carbon-neutral initiatives, electric vehicle logistics, and the need to design software responsibly. He stressed the growing problem of e-waste from billions of mobile and computing devices and advocated for AI-powered sustainability solutions.

 

- Guest of Honour – Mr. Syed Wasim Akram, Senior Data Scientist and AI/ML Specialist, delivered a thought-provoking talk on “The Carbon Cost of Code.”
  He discussed the energy demands of large-scale AI models and data centers, and introduced Green Coding as a vital practice. He emphasized cleaner code, federated learning, and responsible AI development.

 

- Academic Session – Dr. P. Bharathi, Professor at Sri KBR Government Degree College, spoke on “Eco-aware Programming Models” and the integration of sustainability into academic curricula.

- Leadership Talk – Ms. Anupama Giri, ICF ACC Technology Leader, addressed “Leadership for Sustainable Tech Transformation”, urging thoughtful use of AI as an empowering, not overpowering, tool.

- Research Presentations showcased cutting-edge work on:
  • Low-power neural networks
  • Blockchain in green supply chains
  • Edge computing and e-waste-aware hardware

The day concluded with an engaging interactive session with industry mentors and active participation from staff, students, and research scholars.

Day 2 Highlights – April 17, 2025

Day 2 of PFGC-2025 focused on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability, featuring deep-dives into energy-efficient AI and renewable computing infrastructures.

- Starting the session with high-keynote by Ms. Diana Susan Fernandez, Head of Learning & Development, and ALC Alumna (MCA 2011) on “Sustainability of AI and Green AI.”
  She discussed AI models like BERT, DistilBERT, and emphasized sustainable data handling through platforms like Azure.

- Session by Ms. Parimala, Sustainability Expert, titled “Sustainability in AI & ML.”
  She explored Green AI techniques, energy-efficient ML models, federated learning, and introduced tools like Hugging Face’s carbon tracking. Global frameworks such as the EU AI Act and UNESCO guidelines were also reviewed, along with many different Case studies.

- Technical Talk by Rosi Reddy S., Senior Lead DevOps Engineer and ALC Alumna (MCA 2011), presented “Renewable Power and Cloud Computing.”
  He addressed the ecological impact of data centers, the role of AI-enabled smart grids, and highlighted real-world sustainability practices by Google, Microsoft, and AWS.

- Valedictory Address by Rev. Fr. Dr. K.M. Prabhudas, Vice Principal, focused on the urgency of e-waste management and the role of youth in building an environmentally-conscious future.

- Student Presentations and Impact
  The day featured insightful student projects showcasing practical solutions aligned with the theme of green computing.

Conclusion

The two-day international conference successfully fostered dialogue, innovation, and responsibility in the computing world. It inspired participants to pursue Green Computing as a lifelong commitment—not just as a tech trend but as a sustainable ethos.

With rich contributions from academia and industry alike, PFGC-2025 has truly set a benchmark for collaborative action toward a greener technological future.

Organizing Committee

Mrs. Mary Manjula Rani, HOD – MCA Department
(Contact: 94410 79550)

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