IIT Ropar Successfully Concludes 10th International Conference On Computer Vision & Image Processing (CVIP 2025)
On December 15, 2025, the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) successfully concluded the 10th International Conference on Computer Vision & Image Processing (CVIP 2025). This landmark event gathered leading researchers, academicians, and industry experts from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements in computer vision, image processing, and artificial intelligence.
Conference Inauguration
The conference was inaugurated on December 11, 2025, with Prof. Anil K. Jain serving as the Chief Guest. Prof. Robert B. Fisher, President of the International Association for Pattern Recognition (IAPR), was the Guest of Honor. The opening ceremony featured Dr. J.B.V Reddy, Mission Director of the National Quantum Mission, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. M C Govil, Director of NIT Sikkim, as the Guest of Honor. Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, acted as the Patron of the conference.
Event Overview
Held from December 10-13, 2025, CVIP 2025 served as a premier platform for knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration between academia and industry while showcasing breakthrough innovations in vision and imaging technologies. The conference was co-organized by the Technology Innovation Hub, TIH-iHub Drishti Foundation at IIT Jodhpur, emphasizing the commitment to innovation and research excellence.
Keynote Addresses and Global Participation
CVIP 2025 featured eight keynote addresses delivered by internationally renowned experts, providing attendees with insights into the latest advancements in AI and computer vision. The distinguished speakers included:
- Prof. Anil K. Jain (Michigan State University, USA)
- Prof. Mohit Bansal (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, USA)
- Prof. Bob Fisher (IAPR President and Professor of Informatics at University of Edinburgh, Scotland)
- Prof. Dinesh Manocha (University of Maryland, USA)
- Prof. Timothy Baldwin (Provost at MBZUAI Abu Dhabi and Melbourne Laureate Professor)
- Prof. Richa Singh (IIT Jodhpur)
- Prof. Venu Govindaraju (University at Buffalo, SUNY)
- Prof. Sanjay K. Singh (IIT BHU, Varanasi)
Industry-Academia Convergence
A unique feature of CVIP 2025 was the dedicated Industry-Academia Day held on December 10. This day facilitated meaningful interactions between research scholars and industry leaders. Presentations were made by prominent organizations including:
- Microsoft
- MathWorks
- Vehant Technologies
- CARPL.ai
- SegriTech
The conference also included specialized workshops on Quantum Algorithms and Their Applications in Computer Vision and Image Processing by IBM, along with hands-on sessions by MathWorks on vision-guided UAV simulation.
Topics Covered
The conference addressed a wide range of topics, including:
- AI-powered image analysis
- Deep learning for computer vision
- Medical image analysis
- Autonomous vehicles
- Biometrics and forensics
- Quantum computer vision
- Explainable AI
- Generative AI applications
The proceedings of the conference will be published by Springer in the Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series, which is indexed in Scopus, DBLP, Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, Mathematical Reviews, and SCImago.
Research and Development Initiatives
CVIP 2025 also highlighted national R&D initiatives through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). A notable session was led by Dr. Divesh Aggarwal, Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore, focusing on Post-Quantum Cryptography and its applications. Additionally, a tutorial titled “Graph based Models for Computer Vision in Pre and Post Deep Learning Eras” was conducted by Prof. Ananda S. Chowdhury from Jadavpur University, who is also an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Image Processing. This tutorial provided valuable insights to young researchers in the field.
Conclusion
The success of CVIP 2025 at IIT Ropar has set new benchmarks for academic conferences in India. It effectively bridged the gap between theoretical research and practical industry applications in computer vision and artificial intelligence, fostering a collaborative environment for future innovations.
Note: The information presented in this article is based on the events and details surrounding the CVIP 2025 conference as reported on December 15, 2025.
