The VIT-AP School of Social Sciences and Humanities (VISH) successfully organized its fourth annual Athena International Conference in hybrid mode from March 28th to 29th, 2025. Athena 2024-25 was held in collaboration with esteemed international institutions, including the University of Alicante, Spain; the University of Valladolid, Spain; and the Research Expansion Alliance. The conference’s theme, “The Future of AI in Foreign Language Education (FAIFLE): Implications and Challenges,” sparked dynamic discussions and facilitated insightful exchanges.
The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Mr. Chan Gyu-Ko, Director of Samsung Electromechanics Software Pvt. Ltd. India, as the Chief Guest; Ms. María Gil Burmann, Director of the Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi, and Dr. Pilar Garcés García from the University of Valladolid, Spain as guest of hounours. In addition, Dr. S.V. Kota Reddy, Vice Chancellor of VIT-AP University, and Dr. Jagadeesh Mudiganti, the Registrar, also graced the occasion with their presence.
Dr. Priyanka Ghosh, Dean-in-Charge of VISH, extended a warm welcome to all attendees, setting a gracious tone for the event. Dr. Chandan Vishwas, the conference convener, elaborated on the vision and objectives of Athena 2024-25.
Throughout the two-day conference, participants were enriched by engaging presentations and thought-provoking discussions led by renowned scholars and technocrats. Prominent speakers included Dr. Nishant K. Narayanan, Assistant Professor at EFLU, Hyderabad; Dr. Mohammad Moinuddin, Assistant Professor at The University of Osaka, Japan; Dr. Nabiel Ansari, Assistant Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Dr. Rajiv Saxena from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; and Dr. Vanessa Awa from the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA. They offered valuable insights on the intersection of AI and language learning, encouraging deeper exploration through the perspectives of social sciences and humanities.
The Athena International Conference has solidified its reputation as a pivotal platform for dialogue, fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration within the fields of social sciences and humanities. The resounding success of the 2024-25 conference highlights VISH’s dedication to advancing intellectual discourse and contributing meaningfully to the evolving academic landscape.
