Distinguished Speakers & Panelists
Eminent industry veterans, research visionaries, IEEE leadership, and executive mentors shaping the future at AISYWLC 2026. Click on any square portrait or schedule name to view full profile details.
Wellness Session
Dr. Asha Bharathi S
Faculty member, Art of Living , Bangalore
Panel Member
Dr. Ramesh Singh
Senior Principal Manager, Tata Elxsi, Bangalore
Session Speaker
Shone Jose
Consultant at Pumex Infotech Pvt Ltd, Kerala | Chair - IEEE Career Fair, Vice Chair IEEE India Council.
Live Mentor
Javed G S
Analog IP Design Manager, Intel Corporation Bengaluru
Live Mentor
Mr. G A Rasheed
Retd General Manager, BEL (Defence Electronics, Strategy, Reliability, Quality Manufacturing, Standards, ISO 9001, ISO 14000, AS 9100, Lead Auditor)
Live Mentor
Ms. Sabiha Sultana
Chief Technologist and Head-Projects Office, CeNSE, IISc (Nano Electronics and Nano Science)
Keynote Speaker
Dr Sudeendra Koushik
Chief Innovator & Founder Innovation by Design, President, IEEE TEMS
Round Table Mentor
Dr. Y V S Lakshmi
Consultant @ Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
Round Table Mentor
Ananya Banik
Senior Manager at HARMAN
Round Table Mentor
Divya MG S
Scientist C-DAC Bangalore
Panelist
Dr. Deepa Shenoy
Professor( Retd), Department of CSE UVCE Bangalore | Past Chair – IEEE Bangalore Section | Chair, Cybersecurity STC | ExCom Member, Computer Society Chapter, IEEE Bangalore Section
Panelist
Dr. Rajashree
Professor | Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research-Pune
Panelist
Dr Prerana Gaur
Professor | Dean Faculty, Former Campus Director, NSUT, Chair-IEEE India Council
Day 0 – Pre-Conference Immersion & Welcome Evening
Special visit to Science Gallery Bengaluru, delegate registration, briefing reflections, and Claude Shannon documentary screening.
Visit to Science Gallery Bengaluru
An immersive experiential visit to Science Gallery Bengaluru exploring interdisciplinary science-art exhibitions, participatory research experiments, and innovation hubs.
Delegate Registration & Check-In
Early badge pickup, delegate check-in, and welcome kit distribution for delegates arriving at the venue.
Briefing Session – Science Gallery Reflections
Interactive debrief and reflections sharing key insights and collaborative learnings from the Science Gallery visit.
Welcome Dinner & Informal Networking
Buffet dinner and casual networking among early delegates and volunteers.
Day 1 – Inauguration, Keynote, 4-Generations Panel & 4 Parallel Tracks
Grand inauguration, plenary keynote by Director IIIT-Bangalore, 4-Generations panel, immersive parallel tracks, and cultural evening.
Morning Breakfast & Delegate Check-in
Continental breakfast buffet for early morning attendees and residential delegates.
Delegate Registration & Kit Distribution
Badge collection, congress kit handover, and entry formalities at the main registration counters.
Inauguration Ceremony
Lamp lighting & presidential addresses by the Section Chair, India Council Chair and Region 10 Director.
Keynote Address
Visionary keynote on transformative computing, next-generation network architectures, and advancing technological leadership.
Networking Tea & Refreshment Break
Mid-morning tea, coffee, and informal delegate networking in the central courtyard.
Panel: Four Generations of IEEE – Student • YP • WIE • Life Member
A headline panel bringing together representatives across all generations of IEEE to reflect on professional evolution, continuous mentorship, and the enduring community impact of IEEE.
Networking Lunch & Exhibition Showcase
Buffet lunch and networking at the IEEE Student Branch and sponsor exhibition stalls.
⚡ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Parallel Tracks (SAC • YP • WIE • LM)
Halls A, B, C & DLightning Talk: Beyond DSA and Algo
Moving beyond classical data structures and algorithms toward real-world product engineering, system thinking, and scalable design.
If AI Can Do Your Job, What Should You Learn Instead? The Future of Engineering, Careers & Skills in an AI-First World
A deep-dive panel on surviving and excelling in an AI-driven tech landscape, future skill sets, and redefining developer value.
When AI Goes Wrong: Breaking the Odds in an AI-First World
Case studies in generative AI edge failures, reliability engineering, hallucinations, and building resilient systems.
Hands-on Workshop: Building Intelligent AI Agents with LLMs, RAG and Low-Code Automation
An intensive 2-hour interactive masterclass on agentic AI workflows, vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and deployable low-code enterprise automation pipelines.
Ice Breaker: The Catalyst Corner
An interactive cohort-building session designed to break boundaries, spark new connections, and foster camaraderie among Women in Engineering delegates.
Round Table Mentoring – Guiding Lights: Cross-Generational Mentoring Forum
Distinguished women technology leaders and academic luminaries host table-level discussions on career trajectories, overcoming workplace bias, research avenues, and executive leadership.
Quizzeria – Brainwave: IEEE Trivia Challenge
High-spirited team trivia game celebrating IEEE history, women in tech milestones, engineering lore, and technology breakthroughs.
LMAG Management: A Sustainable Future for LMs
Strategic assembly discussing governance, continuity of LMAG affinity groups, cross-sectional initiatives, and community impact.
India Council ExCom Meeting (in person)
Formal executive committee meeting of the IEEE India Council reviewing annual roadmaps, sectional growth, and flagship activities.
Technical Talk
Distinguished technical talk delivering deep domain insights from the Bangalore Section Life Member Affinity Group.
Tea Break & Cultural Showcase Setup
Evening refreshments and backstage preparations for the cultural extravaganza and interstate student booths.
Day 2 – Financial Literacy, Parallel Tracks, 60s Challenge & Valedictory
Understanding finance, specialized tracks across SAC, YP, WIE & LM, high-energy 60-Second Challenge, and grand valedictory ceremony.
Morning Breakfast
South Indian and continental breakfast spread welcoming delegates to the final day of the congress.
Registration
Delegate arrival, badge verification, and information desk support.
Wellness Session
A revitalizing mindfulness and breathwork experience guided by Art of Living, Bengaluru to enhance clarity, mental focus, and inner energy.
Understanding the Power of Finance
Essential financial wisdom, compounding, investing literacy, wealth creation principles, and personal financial management tailored for young engineers, professionals, and graduates.
Tea Break
Mid-morning tea and informal discussions before the parallel tracks commence.
⚡ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Parallel Tracks (SAC • YP • WIE • LM)
Halls A, B, C & DLive Mentoring Session
One-on-one and interactive small group mentoring with industry leaders spanning Analog VLSI design, defence electronics, and nanotechnology.
IEEE MOVE India
Special presentation on IEEE MOVE (Mobile Outreach Vehicle for Emergencies) India, humanitarian disaster relief response, and community STEM outreach.
AI Career Counsellor by IEEE
An interactive session demonstrating IEEE’s next-gen AI Career Counsellor platform, personalized career navigation, and skill bridging for modern engineering roles.
Mic Grab Moments: Audience Feedback
Open floor reflections, rapid delegate takeaways, and interactive audience feedback sharing.
Build Your Edge in AI & Computational Intelligence
Strategic perspectives on harnessing cutting-edge AI architectures, foundation models, and computational intelligence in modern high-growth tech ventures.
Build Your Edge in EdTech
Opportunities, platform engineering, and scalable product architecture shaping digital skilling and educational ecosystems.
Build Your Edge in Defence
Deep-tech entrepreneurship in unmanned systems, aerospace electronics, indigenous defence solutions, and dual-use technologies.
Build Your Edge in Semiconductors
Career pathways in VLSI, chip design, fab ecosystems, and capitalizing on India’s burgeoning semiconductor mission.
Debate – AI vs Humans: Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Jobs?
A fiery, intellectually rigorous parliamentary debate analyzing labor economics, human intuition vs machine automation, and future workforce transitions.
Technical Talk 1
Expert presentation on photonic technologies, optical systems, and specialized electrical engineering domains.
Technical Talk 2
Advanced engineering talk on smart grid infrastructures, high-voltage systems, and electrical transmission reliability.
Technical Talk 3
Expert insights on telecommunications modernization, satellite links, and long-range RF propagation.
Technical Talk 4
Distinguished discourse on computing systems evolution, microelectronics, and engineering educational transformations.
Technical Talk 5
Valuable historical overview of large-scale infrastructure power networks, renewable integration, and standards compliance.
Networking Lunch
Delegational lunch, team reflections, and networking at the Christ University dining hall.
Contest: 60 Second Challenge – Think, React, Win!
High-speed cognitive challenges, rapid-fire engineering quizzes, and instant problem-solving faceoffs organized for delegate teams.
Tea Break & Networking
Afternoon refreshments, photo sessions, peer discussions, and congress networking before the valedictory ceremony.
Valedictory Ceremony
Presentation of Best Student Branch Awards, Hackathon Winners, Volunteer Felicitations, Congress Summary Report, Official Flag Handover, and Vote of Thanks.