Established in 1951 at the historic site of the Hijli Detention Camp, IIT Kharagpur stands as India’s first Indian Institute of Technology, transforming a monument of freedom struggles into a global beacon of academic excellence. Spanning a breathtaking, lush green 2,100-acre campus, the institute offers an inspiring backdrop that harmonizes heritage with cutting-edge infrastructure. As the institute celebrates its momentous 75th Platinum Jubilee, it proudly hosts the International Conference on Immersive Technologies for Inclusive Urbanization. This milestone occasion underscores IIT Kharagpur’s enduring commitment to advancing knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Renowned for its multi-disciplinary ecosystem, the institute continues to bridge technological innovation with social responsibility, fostering an environment where visionary researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers unite to shape a smart, equitable, sustainable, and accessible built environment for the future.