Industry Academia Meet

Industry-Academia Meet Tracks

Track 1: Powering the future of Engineering Eco System

Edge AI, Digital Twins, Quantum, Cyber-Physical Systems and GIS&RS for Sustainable and Self-Reliant Smart Industries

Advancing Industry 4.0 technologies to build energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable industrial systems, contributing to SDGs, strengthening Make in India, and accelerating Viksit Bharat @2047 through indigenous smart infrastructure and manufacturing.

TIME: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Moderator	Shri Venkat Gajjala, Sr. Vice President, Global Head, Tech Mahindra
Industrialists	Shri N. Jai Prakash, Director- Talent Initiatives, Hyderabad Shri M.V. Rajashekhar, Sr. Vice President, Paras Defense & Space Technologies, Hyderabad Dr. Vipul Valamjee, Strategic Advisor – AI Talent & Employability work with AP Govt, Calibo Technologies, Hyderabad Shri Rajiv Kumar, Scientist -G & Group Head, Soil Resources & Land Use Monitoring Group (NRSC), Hyderabad Shri K. Prathap, Senior Product Manager, Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad
Academicians	Dr. A. Sree Ram, Professor and Head, School of Management Dr. D. Rajeswara Rao, Professor & HOD, Dean Industry relations, Training & placements Shri K. Srinivas, Head, Industry Relations & Placements

Track 2: Talent 2023: Building SDG-Aligned, Industry-Ready Human Capital

Building SDG-Aligned, Industry-Ready Human Capital for AI-Driven Workplaces in a Self-Reliant India

Reimagining curricula, skills, and mindsets to develop a future-ready workforce aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education), supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat through indigenous talent development and powering Viksit Bharat @2047 with globally competitive professionals.

TIME: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Moderator	Mr. D. Rama Krishna, CEO & Founder-Efftronics Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Industrialists	Shri B. Vinod Babu, CEO-Bluecloudsoft Solutions, Hyderabad Shri P. Sreenivasa Vivekanand, Head, BFSI CBO Transition Practice, TCS, Hyderabad Shri V. Srinagaveer, Founder & CEO-CCC, Hyderabad Ms. D. Spurthi, Executive Manager-Efftronics Systems Pvt. Ltd. Vijayawada Shri Ch. Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Regional Head- Academic & Govt, LinkedIn, Hyderabad
Academicians	Dr. G. N. Swamy, Professor & Head, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Dr. N. Ravi Kumar, Professor & Head, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Mohammed Ismail. B, Dean Academics

Track 3: Ideas to Models: Responsible and Multimodal AI

Responsible and Multimodal AI for Sustainable Development and Viksit Bharat @2047

Focusing on agent-based and multimodal AI systems that are ethical, transparent, and inclusive, supporting the UN SDGs and enabling self-reliant, indigenous AI ecosystems aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and trusted digital governance for a Developed India by 2047.

TIME: 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Moderator	Prof. D. V. L. N. Somayajulu, Director- NIT, Manipur
Industrialists	Mrs. Padmaja Sriram, Head - TA –APAC AT&T, Hyderabad Shri K.V.N.D.S Srinivas, Senior Vice President & Delivery Head for HLS Healthcare, APAC & Europe, Persistence Systems, Chennai Dr. Prem Kondaveeti, Project Manager Jesvid Cryo Technologies Pvt.Ltd - Vijayawada Shri Srinivas Reddy, Tech Mahindra, Vijayawada Shri J. Komali, Manager Moschip, Hyderabad Dr. B. Pradeepa Kumari, Deputy Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Academicians	Dr. M. Ravi Shankar, Professor & Head (IIT-T) Dr. V. Mallikarjuna, Professor and Head, Civil Engineering Dr. T. Anuradha, Professor & Controller of Examination Dr. K. Purnachandra Rao, Professor and Head, MCA

Track 4: From Lab to Market: SDG-Driven Research Translation

SDG-Driven Research Translation and Indigenous Innovation for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Transforming academic research into scalable, fundable, and industry-ready technologies, fostering startups, IP creation, and technology transfer that address national priorities and global SDGs, reinforcing India's self-reliant innovation economy.

TIME: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Moderator	Dr. Roshan Srivastav, Project Director-IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation
Industrialists	Ms. G. Ravali, Senior Project Manager-Microsoft, Hyderabad Shri Rajasekharam Naidu P, Co-Founder, Director Embedded Software & AI, BITSILICA - Semiconductor Design Services Shri V. Rama Krishna, Solution Director-HCL, Vijayawada Dr. R. Prabhakaran, Associate Vice President- L&D, RANE Industries, Chennai
Academicians	Prof. D. V. L. N. Somayajulu, Director- NIT, Manipur Dr. P.V.R.L. Narasimham, Professor & HOD, EEE Dr. M. Suneetha, Professor & Head, Information Technology Dr. D. Venkata Rao, Professor & HOD, ECE

Featured Industries

The Industry-Academia Meet serves as a platform for professionals from various industries and academic institutions to come together and discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in their respective fields. This segment of the program aims to foster collaboration, spark new research ideas, and identify potential areas for partnerships. Industry representatives can share insights on real-world problems, while academics can present their research findings and discuss how they can be applied in practical settings. The meet will also include panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking sessions to encourage open dialogue and idea exchange.

Expected Outcomes

Strengthened Collaborations: The meet will foster new partnerships between industry and academia, leading to collaborative research projects and joint ventures that address real-world challenges.
Innovation and Knowledge Transfer: Participants will exchange cutting-edge ideas and industry insights, leading to the cross-pollination of knowledge and innovative solutions applicable across various fields.
Networking Opportunities: Attendees will build valuable professional networks, leading to future collaborations, internships, and job opportunities for students and researchers.
Identification of Research Gaps: Discussions and presentations will help identify current research and technology gaps, guiding future academic and industry research initiatives.