Explore the fundamental physics of glasses and glass transitions through this conference session featuring two expert presentations. Delve into the theoretical foundations that underpin glass physics while discovering its wide-ranging applications in designing smart, stimuli-responsive materials, understanding dense cellular assemblies in biological systems, and solving optimization problems in computer science. Learn from Mahesh Bandi's presentation (11:45 am - 12:20 pm) followed by Sumilan Banerjee's talk (12:20 pm - 12:55 pm), both offering unique perspectives on unifying concepts that bridge fundamental research with practical applications across multiple disciplines including materials science, biology, and computational optimization.