AGENDA 2025
THE CONFERENCES
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15thMay 2025
KEYNOTE
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 10.30 AM – 11.15 AM
Speaker: To Be Announced
Title: The Road Ahead : Exploring the Future of Connected Automotive Vehicles
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 11.00 AM – 11.30 AM
Speaker: Souvik Chatterjee, IEMA Research & Development
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Understanding the building blocks of connected vehicles, including AI, telematics, and 5G.
• Real-world applications: platooning, lane detection, traffic management, and energy systems.
• Indian use-cases and the relevance of technologies like Curve Speed Warning, RLVW, and SSGA.
• Insights into cybersecurity and V2X communication standards for safer, smarter roads.
• Comparative clarity on self-driving, automated, and connected vehicle concepts.
Title: Empowering Energy: The Role of Electronics and AI in Revolutionizing Battery Energy Storage Systems
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 11.30 AM – 12.00 PM
Speaker: Venkat Rajaraman, Founder & CEO, Cygni Energy
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Understand how the synergy between advanced electronics and AI is revolutionizing BESS
• The integration of advanced electronics & AI transforming battery energy storage systems (BESS), driving unprecedented efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Learn how electronics and AI together empower BESS solutions to adapt dynamically to grid demands, reduce downtime, and support integration of renewable energy sources.
Title: AI on Wheels: Driving the Future of Connected Vehicles
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 12.00 PM – 12.30 PM
Speaker: Siji Sunny, Chief Technology Officer, Varroc Connect
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how AI powers connected vehicles through data, edge computing, predictive intelligence, and real-time decision-making — shaping the future of mobility, safety, and infrastructure.
Title: The Impact of Generative AI on the Future of Automotive and Electric Vehicles
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 2.15 PM – 3.00 PM
Speaker: Adarsh BU, Solution Consultant, Happiest Minds
Key takeaways for Attendees:
The audience will gain a deeper understanding of how Generative AI is reshaping consumer experiences, from personalized in-car interactions to smarter charging infrastructure; contributing to a more sustainable, efficient, and connected future for traditional and electric vehicles.
Title: Designing the Future of Mobility: IP Strategies for Automotive Tech and UX Innovations
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 3.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Speaker: Ankita Sabharwal is the Head of Data Privacy at Chadha & Chadha
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Understand key IP considerations for automotive software, hardware, and UX design.
• Learn how to navigate patent, design, and trade secret protection for mobility tech.
• Gain insights on IP risks in partnerships, licensing, and global R&D collaborations.
• Explore real-world case studies and strategies for futureproofing innovation.
Title: Leveraging AI for Embedded Software Development in the Automotive Sector
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 3.30 PM – 4.00 PM
Speaker: Subasree Venkatesan, SME, Nexteer Automotive INTC
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Innovations and collaborations while maintaining safety and efficiency
• Developing futuristic features such as autonomous driving especially during emergency, etc
Title: Mastering ADAS, SDV, and Chassis Innovation for the World’s Leading OEMs
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 4.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Speaker: Mangesh Awasekar, Consultant, TCS Smart Mobility
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Future trends in the domains of Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Systems, Electric Vehicles, ADAS & SDV
Title: Solving Challenges with New Product Introduction and Manufacturing in Automotive Sector
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 4.30 PM -5.00 PM
Speaker: Vijay Aditya Raghavan, AVP, TVS Electronics Limited, AVP, TVS Electronics Limited
Title: Role of Software & Electronics in shaping the next decade of Automotive Industry
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 5.00 PM -5.30 PM
Speaker: Sankalp Sinha, GM & BDE, Automotive Aerospace & Defense, IBM
Title: To Be Announced
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 5.30 PM – 6.00 PM
Speaker: To Be Announced
16thMay 2025
KEYNOTE
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 10.30 AM – 11.00 AM
Speaker: To Be Announced
Title: Common Pitfalls in New Product Development
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 11.00 AM – 11.30 AM
Speaker: Anuj Sharma, Lead Scientist, Anusandhan Technologies
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Create quality products in desired time frame
• Key Insights and knowledge in challenges in New Product Development
Title: Building end to end IoT systems – From Edge to Cloud
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 11.30 AM – 12.00 PM
Speaker: Lalit Mohan Chandra Bhatt, Founder Hexatic Pvt Ltd / CTO Entytle
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• How to think end to end about building IoT systems. Many IoT systems are not thought through in design stage so it becomes very hard to scale them on ground.
• Ability to architect high volume low latency IoT systems. Understand the various pros and cons of different architectural choices.
Title: How Embedded Systems Engineers Can Utilize GenAI
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 12.00 PM – 12.30 PM
Speaker: Adarsh BU, Solution Consultant, Happiest Minds
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Exploring how generative AI models can improve embedded systems and enhance M2M interactions, leading to more autonomous and efficient IoT systems.
Title: Harnessing AI to Consolidate and Scale Embedded Systems & IoT Innovations
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 2.15 PM – 3.00 PM
Speaker: Tapan Kapoor, Co-founder, Aviconn Solutions Pvt Ltd
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Sharing a broad view about technology arena and eco-system to leverage to grow / accelerate, for Developers of embedded systems, IoT solutions.
Title: AI at the Edge: Designing Intelligent Embedded Systems for Real-Time, Cloud-Free Decision Making
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 3.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Speaker: Sangeeta Sinha, AVP, Barclays
Key takeaways for Attendees:
1. Edge AI Defined: Understanding the concept of running AI/ML algorithms directly on embedded systems without cloud infra + Benefits of Local Intelligence
2. Model Optimization: Techniques such as quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation to fit complex models into resource-constrained devices.
4. Deployment Frameworks: Introduction to tools like TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, and Edge Impulse for building and deploying models on embedded platforms.
5. Use Cases: Discuss Real-world applications.
Title: Prompt Engineering for Electronics Engineers: Ask, Refine, Deliver
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 3.30 PM – 4.00 PM
Speaker: Hrishikesh Kamat, CEO, Shalaka Connected Devices
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Lightning-Fast Prototyping: Using AI to generate firmware snippets, netlists or schematic outlines.
• Early Error Detection: With AI-driven test-vector creation and “rubber-duck” debugging prompts, you catch edge-case bugs before hardware spins, cutting rework costs.
• Automated Documentation & Compliance: Hassle-free generation of user manuals, test reports and traceability matrices ensures consistency, audit readiness and frees engineers from busywork.
• Innovation & ROI: How to offload repetitive tasks—code boilerplate, DRC checks, data analysis.
Title: Manufacturing Transformation Vs Electronic Industry
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 4.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Speaker: Prashant Kumkar, Practice Head Smart Manufacturing, Tata Technologies Ltd.
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• How to adapt new technologies in their manufacturing factories to withstand in this competitive market.
• How to transform their factories using new edge tools and technologies focusing business centric approach. What type of business challenges can be solved using which technological solution.
• Focus – factory down time, paper based work order execution, Machine vision for quality inspection, connected factory using IIoT.
Title: AI & Robotics in Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing Industry
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 4.30 PM -5.00 PM
Speaker: Dr Murali Kailasam, Managing Director, ngAutoman – Nacstergen AI Pvt Ltd
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• How to scale manufacturing by using AI & Robotics
• Introduction of Robotics & AI
• Application of Robotics & AI in Electronics Industry Manufacturing
• Advantages and Disadvantages (SWOT Analysis)
• Case Study, Success Story, Learning and Challenges
• Contemporary Technologies
• Latest and Future Trends
Title: Accelerating Embedded Product Development with Modular Subsystems: A Scalable Approach for OEMs
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 5.00 PM -5.30 PM
Speaker: Dr. Ratheesh Vikram Laila, CTO, Susima Smaart Solutions Pvt Ltd
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Adopting a ready-to-use module and subsystem-based design approach empowers OEMs and embedded product manufacturers to build reliable, scalable, and faster-to-market solutions with significantly reduced development effort, risk, and cost.
• Accelerate Product Development Cycles
Title: To Be Announced
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 5.30 PM – 6.00 PM
Speaker: To Be Announced
17thMay 2025
KEYNOTE
Date: 17th May 2025
Time: 10.30 AM – 11.15 AM
Speaker: To Be Announced
Title: Revolutionizing Industry-Academia Synergy: A Blueprint for Future-Ready Talent
Date: 17th May 2025
Time: 11.15 AM – 12.00 PM
Speaker: Dr. Prasad Panda, Director of Industry Relations at Vignan University
Key takeaways for Attendees:
1. Discover how structured partnerships between universities and industries can drive innovation, enhance employability, and create a sustainable talent pipeline.
2. Understand the importance of real-world problem-solving, immersive industry exposure, and dynamic curriculum design in equipping students with future-ready skills.
3. Gain practical insights and frameworks to implement industry-aligned education models, fostering graduates who are industry disruptors and innovators.
Title: Tutorial: Building and Scaling up Technology Ventures
Date: 17th May 2025
Time: 12.00 PM – 13.00 PM
Speaker: Sundara Nagarajan, Managing Director, Innovation Scaleup Advisors Private Limited
Key takeaways for Attendees:
This session covers the context of deeptech and emerging tech venture business models. Topics covered are entrepreneurial leadership principles, navigating the market opportunity to win customers, building the business model, strategy & operating model, and raising capital. The audience will be able to ask questions and apply what they learn in the context of their venture. Learn and practice a few proven frameworks and tools to build their venture and scale up.
Title: Opportunities in the Defence Electronics Industry
Date: 17th May 2025
Time: 2.15 PM – 3.00 PM
Speaker: Commander Rupak Berry (Retd), Program Manager, Guardinger Technologies
Key takeaways for Attendees:
• Expose to oppurtunities in defence electronics available
• Look at make in India in defence electronics from a different perspective
Title: To Be Announced
Date: 17th May 2025
Time: 3.00 PM – 3.45 PM
Speaker: To Be Announced
Title: To Be Announced
Date: 17th May 2025
Time: 3.45 PM – 4.30 PM
Speaker: To Be Announced