DIGMIN2025
International Conference On
Digital Intelligence for Green Mining and Industrial Networks
(DIGMIN)
Conference Concept
Digital Intelligence for Green Mining and Industrial Networks
Conference Overview
- India's Flagship Conference on digitalization, intelligent automation, and sustainable mining practices.
- Premier Conference Focus: Accelerating digital transformation in mining through:
- Digitalization
- Intelligent Systems
- Green Technologies
- Mining 5.0
- Industrial Integration
- Next-generation Infrastructure
Conference Details
- Participants: Mining professionals, regulators, researchers, technologists, sustainability experts, policymakers, and industry leaders.
- Key Themes:
- AI/ML-driven risk prediction
- Robotics and IoT-enabled automation
- Eco-efficient mining practices
Conference Goals
- Collaborative Platform: Panel discussions, tech exhibitions, and policy roundtables for public institutions, private players, and startups.
- Goals:
- Unlock opportunities via smart digital systems
- Drive sustainable resource management
- Build a resilient, tech-integrated, and eco-friendly mining ecosystem in India
- Landmark Event: Part of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad's Centenary Celebrations, marking 100 years of excellence in mining education and research.
Since 1926
Century of excellence
About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Situated in India's prime coking coal belt, 260 km from Kolkata city
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad offers all the amenities of a world-class academic institution and is fully residential. The Indian School of Mines was officially inaugurated on December 9th, 1926, by Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India.
IIT Status
Granted on September 06, 2016 by Government of India
Academic Programs
B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and Ph.D. programs
Established to meet the demand for trained manpower in mining activities, the institute has evolved into a comprehensive technology education institute, making significant contributions to mining, minerals, petroleum, and groundwater exploration in India.
Mining Engineering Dept.
Excellence in mining education & research
About the Department of Mining Engineering
Established in 1926
Founded by Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India, as part of Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad.
IIT Status Since 2016
Renamed as IIT (ISM) Dhanbad under the Indian Institute of Technology system.
India's Largest Department
The country's largest department of its kind with excellent teaching and research facilities.
Global Recognition
Ranked 20th globally in QS World University Rankings 2025 for Mineral and Mining Engineering.
Over its 99-year history, the department has developed extensive activities in coal, metalliferous mining, and construction sectors, becoming the top-ranked Indian institution in mining engineering education.
Centenary Celebrations
DIGMIN-2025 will be a landmark conference organized as part of the Centenary Celebrations of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, commemorating 100 years of excellence in mining education and research since its inauguration by Lord Irwin on December 9, 1926.
Originally established as Indian School of Mines and granted IIT status in 2016, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has grown into a comprehensive technology institute making significant contributions to mining, minerals, and petroleum sectors.