Technology for Society

Technology for Society comprises selected papers from the tenth Research and Industrial Conclave, Synergy’25, held at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati from 10–12 October 2025.

The volume presents research on the role of technology in addressing societal challenges across eight interconnected themes: disaster resilience and early warning systems; drones for emergency response; sustainable finance, green technologies, and responsible innovation; fintech, digital markets, regtech, and business transformation; technology, governance, and public policy; digital cultures, behavior, and society; edtech and assistive technologies; and indigenous knowledge systems.

The book is intended for researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs, development professionals, and students interested in technology-driven approaches to sustainable and inclusive societal development.