Conference Committee

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha was the founding Vice Chancellor & Director of International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Naya Raipur. Earlier he was with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), where he had led National Programs in areas of Supercomputing, Grid Computing, and Health Informatics. Prior to joining C-DAC, Dr. Sinha was in Japan for ten years, working on cutting edge computing technologies.

Dr. Sinha is well known for his contributions to the advancement of Science & Technology and Technical Education. His contributions include Technical institutes, Supercomputing systems and facilities, Healthcare products and solutions, International patents, a number of technical papers, and six books in the area of Computer Science & Engineering. Books authored by him are cited as textbooks globally. On public demand, his books have been translated in local languages like Japanese and Hindi.

Dr. Sinha is a Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA), Fellow of Computer Society of India (CSI), and ACM Distinguished Engineer. He is also the recipient of several other awards and recognitions, including the "2011 VASVIK Research Award" and the "2013 Intel Pathfinder Award". The Society of Data Science has also conferred upon him the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the area of Information Technology and Data Science.

Former Vice Chancellor Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune. Dr. C.P. Ramanarayanan is a distinguished scientist and former Director General of Aeronautical Systems at DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), who served as the Vice Chancellor of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune. With over 36 years of experience in Defence Research & Development and Technology Management, he contributed to underwater, land, and fighter aircraft propulsion systems. Dr. C.P. Ramanarayanan graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Regional Engineering College, Calicut and did his Masters from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He completed his doctoral programme from Department of Energy Systems of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad in the domain of two phase flows. He has actively contributed to Underwater propulsion systems, Land propulsion systems and fighter aircraft propulsion during span of service. He retired as Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Aeronautical Systems) from DRDO. Prior to that he had enviable assignments like Chief Controller (Research & Development) in HR, Director, Gas Turbine Research Establishment, Director, Vehicle Research & Development Establishment and Project Director for heavy & light weight torpedo propulsion projects.

He received “Scientist of the year” award 2005 from then Hon’ble Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and “Technology Leadership” award 2015 from Hon’ble Defence Minister of India. In addition he had received a lot of awards and citations from various Professional Societies and academic Institutions. He had served as Board of Director and India’s nominee in “International Society for Air Breathing Engines” (ISABE). He was also President / Chairman of Society of Aerospace Quality & Reliability and Aeronautical Society of India, Bangalore. He is a Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineers, Fellow of Aeronautical Society of India and Fellow of Institution of Engineers. In addition, he is a senior life member of many more organizations. He has many Journal papers to his credit and has guided two doctoral students and many Post Graduate students in their research work.

Born in 1941, Prof GS Mani had his academic career at University of Mysore, Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai, and at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He served Indian Defence R&D Organization for nearly 40 years and retired as Director and Dean of Institute of Armament Technology in 2002. Under his leadership, the Institute was awarded Deemed University status in 2001. He was later Adviser to DY Patil Group of Institutions, Pune (2002), Principal, SV Institute of Technology, Indore (2003–2004) and Emeritus Professor of SPPU (2005–2011).

Some of his awards include:

• Recipient of Import Substitution Award from President of India (1971)
• “Excellence in Education/R&D” Trophy presented by Governor of Maharashtra (1999)
• Prof. K. Sreenivasan Award from IETE (2000)
• Appreciation Award from DEMA (2000)
• Appreciation certificate from the Mayor of Pune for social service (2014)
• Appreciation Certificate from IEEE for notable services and contributions towards advancement of IEEE and engineering (2017)
• 2023 IEEE Ulrich L. Rhode Humanitarian Technical Field Project Award from IEEE AP-S (2023)
• Life Time Achievement Award from Society for Data Science for advancing science and technology for the betterment of society (2023)

Prof Mani is a Senior Life Member of IEEE, Life member of IETE, and a Life member of Society of EMC Engineers (India).

Mr. Aditya Kumar Sinha is currently the Executive Director at Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Mumbai. His leadership extends globally. As Technical Advisor to projects under the Ministry of External Affairs, he has managed teams across thirty-five countries, driving collaborations, R&D, capacity building, and quality management. He has addressed audiences at more than 350 institutions, authored over 35 research papers, and in recent years championed conferences on AgriTech and Quantum Computing. He has also chaired the committee establishing India's first semiconductor-based Quantum Computing Reference Facility in Bengaluru.

Academically, He is an alumnus of Ranchi University, Jadavpur University, and MNNIT Allahabad, further enriched by executive learning at IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Kharagpur, and other reputed institutions.

Dr. Anu Gokhale serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems at Saint Augustine’s University. She is invited to conduct a course on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms in September 2025 at Gujarat Technological University under the Global Initiative for Academic Networks program of the Government of India. Gokhale has been selected as a 2023-24 Convergence Fellow by the American Association of Colleges & Universities and was a Fellow with the Center for Advancement of STEM Leadership, 2022-23. Formerly, she served as a Distinguished Professor and Coordinator of the Computer Systems Technology program at Illinois State University.

Gokhale has completed thirty years as faculty and has received several College and University research, teaching, and service awards. Having earned certifications in online delivery, she was recruited to mentor colleagues in online teaching beginning March 2020. Gokhale is honored with four prestigious Fulbright awards: Specialist in Data Analytics, Egypt, 2022; Specialist in Cybersecurity, India, 2017; Distinguished Chair in STEM+C, Brazil, 2016; and Scholar in Computer Engineering, India, 2003. She was a Visiting Professor in the College of Business at Shandong University in China in spring 2017 and a Faculty Fellow in Israel in summer 2017. She leads research teams in the U.S., and internationally in India, China, and Brazil.

Her achievements encompass extensively cited refereed publications; groundbreaking externally funded research supported by a continuous 20-year stream of grants from state and federal agencies including the National Science Foundation; and elevation of the student experience through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and the creation of opportunities for students to get involved in research.

Originally from India, she has a bachelor’s from University of Mumbai, India; master’s in physics‒electronics from The College of William & Mary, and a doctorate from Iowa State University, USA. Dr. Gokhale authored a second edition of her book Introduction to Telecommunications, which has an international edition in Chinese.

As an active volunteer in IEEE, she has served as MGA representative to the Educational Activities Board, Women in Engineering Coordinator, and R4 Educational Activities Chair. She was honored with the IEEE Third Millennium Medal and 2019 Region 4 Outstanding Professional Award. She consults for organizations to increase access and productivity while responsibly leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.

Dr. Gokhale continues to be an invited keynote speaker at various international conferences and has visited over 25 countries. She has delivered multiple workshops on hybrid teaching & learning, STEM public policy, algorithm design, data analytics, and AI applications across a range of sectors.

Dr. Shruti Mantri is a distinguished academician, researcher, and leader with over 23 years of experience in higher education, research management, and strategic institutional development. She currently serves as Associate Director at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Institute of Data Science, where she leads strategic planning, research collaborations, industry partnerships, and knowledge transfer through conferences, summits, and publications.

Her expertise spans Business Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Knowledge Graphs, Cybersecurity, Fraud Analytics, and Forensics. She has guided large-scale projects in collaboration with government, industry, and international agencies, including initiatives on post-quantum cryptography threats, AI for cybercrime detection, and the societal impact of misinformation.

Previously, Dr. Mantri was the Founder Director of Smt. Jayshree Sharad Chandra Kothari Business School (AICTE-approved), Programme Director for the DES-IBM AI initiative in Mumbai, and Adjunct Faculty at S.P. Jain Global Management, Sydney. She also served as Assistant Professor at the University of Mumbai, where she designed curricula and mentored postgraduate students.

A Chevening Cyber Security Fellow (UK, 2017), she has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Outstanding Women Leader in Cyber Security Award (2023, CSI) and the Distinguished Professor Award (2017, CSI).

Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Mumbai), a Post-Graduation in Cyber Security and Information Assurance (Cranfield University, UK), and an M.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunication.

Dr. Mantri has authored numerous research papers, articles, and white papers in reputed journals and forums, addressing cybersecurity, AI applications, and digital transformation. She is a sought-after speaker, having delivered invited talks at G20 Cyber Peace Summits, IIM Bangalore, Forbes India forums, and international conferences.

Her professional contributions reflect a strong commitment to bridging technology, policy, and societal impact, making her a thought leader in India’s evolving digital and AI ecosystem.

Head, Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI), Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

Professor Dr. Neel Mani is the Head of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, a leading university in India that focuses on digital health, agriculture, and Indian knowledge systems and technologies.

He has a PhD in Computer Science from Dublin City University and 21+ years of industrial and research experience in developing and applying AI solutions across various domains and sectors. His core competencies include deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, big data analysis, data visualization, and cloud computing. He has extensive experience with various tools, frameworks, and languages.

He has also published several papers in prestigious conferences and journals and obtained multiple patents and certifications in the field of AI.

His research focus is on leveraging AI to address the challenges and opportunities in the areas of health, education, and culture, and to foster innovation and excellence in AI research and education.

Mohamed Rawidean Mohd Kassim has worked for 29 years in MIMOS (Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic Systems), the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia. MIMOS is the government applied and industrial R&D arm in IT and microelectronics. He joined MIMOS as a Research Fellow and now is the R&D Manager in the Technology Deployment department.

His research interest areas are Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), Internet of Things (IoT), Real-Time Systems, and Multimedia. He has participated in more than 30 national and international R&D projects as a team member or leader in technical and management positions.

Mohamed Rawidean is an IEEE Senior Member. He was the IEEE Computer Society Malaysia Chapter Chair from 2002 to 2013. As a lecturer, he has given computer science courses for undergraduate and graduate students. He has written conference papers, one book chapter (‘Sensors for Everyday Life’, Springer Pub., 2017), and technical reports. He is also a member of the Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) for Monash University Malaysia and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL).

Mohamed Rawidean has organized IEEE national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops. He is the Founding Chairman for IEEE Conference on Open Systems (ICOS), Program Chair and Technical Program Chair for several IEEE conferences. He has provided many keynotes, invited industrial talks, and workshops in WSN, Intelligent Real-Time Systems, and IoT.

He has eight patents registered under his name, mostly in wireless sensors, networks, and sensor applications.

He received his B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Computer Sciences (1987) from National University of Malaysia, and his M.Sc. in Interacting Systems Design (1993) from Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom. He obtained his Six Sigma Black Belt in 2009 from Motorola University.

Mohd Helmy Abd Wahab is a senior lecturer and former Head of Intelligent System Lab at the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM).

He has actively been involved in many academic activities such as being an invited speaker at ICRITO 2015 (India), IPIARTI 2015 (UTP), IPIARTI 2014 (UNIMAP), and IPIARTI 2012 (UiTM). He holds several research grants, has won several medals in research and innovation showcases, and has been awarded several publication and teaching awards.

He has authored and co-authored two books: one on database systems (2013), which received a consolation prize by the Society of Science and Mathematics Malaysia (PESAMA) in 2014, and another on WAP applications (2009). He has also published several local and international book chapters (11), and more than 100 technical papers in conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

He is also involved in publishing articles in periodicals such as newspapers (e.g., Utusan Malaysia) and national magazines (e.g., Dewan Kosmik).

He has served as guest editor for a Special Issue on Wireless and Mobile Networks in the International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (2011), and as Deputy Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Software Engineering and Computing since 2009.

He has contributed as a committee member for conferences, editorial teams, manuscript reviewer, and session chair at various conferences. Most recently, he was invited to be on the Advisory Committee for ICACM 2016 in Pune, India, and as Track Chair for IEOM 2016 in Kuala Lumpur.

His research interests include data mining, artificial intelligence and computer vision, mobile and wireless computing, and web-based applications.

He is currently an active member of IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, IAEng, IACSIT, and PECAMP (Society of Information Retrieval and Knowledge Management Malaysia). He is also an Associate Member of the Embedded Computing Research Group (UTHM), BigData Center (UTM), MySigBigData (UM), and the E-Community Research Center (UKM).

Dr. Sumitra Iyer Padmanabhan is an accomplished academician and researcher with extensive experience in Electronics, Data Science, and educational leadership.

She has served as an Associate Professor at Atlas Skill Tech University, Mumbai. She has a robust background in both academia and industry, specializing in data science, machine learning, and electronics.

She has contributed significantly to curriculum development, accreditation processes, and student mentorship. She has also published research papers with a focus on machine learning applications, IoT, and atmospheric science.

Lipika Dey is a Professor of Computer Science. She was earlier a Chief Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Research, where she was heading research on the theme of Economic and Financial Intelligence.

Her research interests are in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Data Analytics. She has a keen interest in the fields of healthcare and sustainability analytics.

Prior to joining TCS, Lipika was a member of the faculty at the Department of Mathematics, IIT Delhi.

Lipika was elected to the Fellowship of the Indian National Academy of Engineering in 2021. She was also awarded the Distinguished Scientist award by TCS in 2012.

Lipika has a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, where she had also done her graduation and post-graduation in Mathematics and Computer Science.

As a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society engaged in the advancement of computing as a science and a profession, Lipika is actively involved in mentorship programs for PhD scholars and activities to promote Women in STEM.

Dr. Rajeeb Dey has a PhD in Control Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India (2012). He was awarded the National Associateship by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, to work on control aspects of the Artificial Pancreas at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2013.

In 2014, he received the TWAS-CONACYT postdoctoral fellowship by TWAS (The World Academy of Science), Italy, to work on complex dynamical systems at CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City.

Dr. Dey secured an AICTE (Government of India) funded research project in 2009 for the implementation of output delay feedback control for the gantry crane problem, and in 2010 students working on this project were awarded the best undergraduate project in India by the Indian National Academy of Engineers (INAE).

He holds a permanent position as Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Silchar, India. He has around 13 years of experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and has guided one PhD and several master’s theses in control system engineering.

Dr. Dey has approximately 30 research publications in reputed international journals and conferences. He regularly reviews for over 15 SCI (E) journals related to applied mathematics and control engineering and serves as an editor for the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Paradigm (Inderscience Publishers).

His research interests include robust control, control using LMI techniques, time-delay systems, intelligent control, and control applications in biomedical engineering.

He is a Senior Member of the IEEE Control Systems Society, a member of SIAM, and a Life Member of the Systems Society of India. He is currently an executive committee member of the IEEE CSIM (Control Systems, Instrumentation, and Measurement) Kolkata Chapter, India, and served as publication chair for the first IEEE CMI conference in 2016.

Neha Sharma is an AI and data science crusader who advocates for their application to achieve sustainable goals, solve societal, governmental, and business problems, and promote the use of open data.

She has more than 25 years of experience and is currently working with Tata Consultancy Services. She is the Founder Secretary of the Society for Data Science.

Prior to this, she worked as Director of a premier institute in Pune, which runs postgraduate courses like MCA and MBA. She is an alumnus of a premier College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneshwar, and completed her PhD from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad.

She is a Senior IEEE member, ACM Distinguished Speaker, and served as Secretary of IEEE Pune Section for 2021 and 2022.

An astute academician, she has organized several national and international conferences and published numerous research papers. She is the recipient of the “Best PhD Thesis Award” and “Best Paper Presenter at International Conference Award” at the national level.

Recently, she received the Golden Book Awards 2023 for her book titled “Towards Net-Zero Targets: Usage of Data Science for Long-Term Sustainability Pathways”.

Neha Sharma is a well-known figure in the IT community and is sought after for her sound knowledge and professional skills. She has been instrumental in integrating teaching with industry needs and steering students towards a bright future.

Dr. Seema Purohit has a Ph.D. (Mathematics) from the University of Mumbai, PGDBA (Information Technology and Financial Management) from MIT, and MBA (Information Technology Management) from Jaipur National University.

Presently, she is working as Global Professor of Practice for Golden Gate University, California. She is the Chief Coordinating Officer, Mumbai Region, Indian Academy of Industrial and Applicable Mathematics (IAIAM), EC Member of Bharat Research in AI and NextGen (BRAIN), and Task Force Member of S4DS, India.

An ardent researcher working on applications of computational (mathematical and statistical) models to other fields, she has to her credit more than 90 research papers published in peer-reviewed and referred journals and 5 Indian patents. She has presented several papers and worked as keynote addressee, convener, reviewer, programme committee member, and advisory committee member for national and international conferences, symposiums, workshops, FDPs, and conferences.

As a researcher and a recognized Ph.D. guide, she has guided 32 M.Phil. students and 12 Ph.D. students successfully and worked extensively on research dissertations in Computational Intelligence and applications of mathematics to Computer Science. She has also guided over 200 projects at postgraduate programmes.

She has contributed to designing curriculum for various autonomous colleges and universities as per NEP 2020. She has worked extensively on multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to be incorporated in commerce, science, and engineering disciplines.

She has been associated with providing either applicable or computational intelligent solutions to problems in multiple disciplines including disaster management, traffic congestion and evasion problems, medicinal prescription systems, learning disabilities, learning management systems, cyber physical systems, and next-generation networks.

She is a recipient of the “Outstanding Teacher” award conferred by Higher Education Forum, a public trust, and an IT firm Nucsoft. She was invited as an IT expert to speak on “Opportunities in IT” twice on Doordarshan for their one-hour programmes “Sakhi Sanhydri” and “Hello Sakhi”.

She is a Climate Reality Project Leader and is actively involved in bringing green campus initiatives at educational institutions.

Dr. Rachna Yogesh Sable is an accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Bennett University (2024) and more than 17 years of teaching, research, and leadership experience. She is currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at GH Raisoni College of Engineering & Management, Pune.

Her primary research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, and their applications in domains such as stock market forecasting, medical imaging, and generative AI. She has authored and co-authored numerous research papers in reputed journals and conferences, contributed a book chapter with IGI Global, and holds patents and copyrights in AI/ML-enabled systems.

Dr. Sable has been honored with prestigious recognitions such as the Jyeshta Acharya Award (2024) and Best HOD Award (2022). She has actively contributed to the academic community as a session chair and reviewer at leading international conferences (ICICT, Smartcom, ICT4SD, IDICAIEI) and serves as a mentor for hackathons and innovation challenges, guiding student teams to success at national-level competitions.

She has successfully obtained funding from AICTE and Savitribai Phule Pune University for faculty development programs and conferences, and has coordinated workshops, FDPs, and industry collaborations on emerging technologies including AI, ML, deep learning, robotics, and cybersecurity. She also plays an active role in academic governance as BOS Chairman and Academic Council Member, while contributing to professional societies like the Society for Data Science (S4DS) and Computer Society of India (CSI).

With a strong academic, research, and innovation profile, Dr. Sable continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of AI education and applications, while fostering collaborations between academia and industry.

Joshua Lau is a well-respected leader with more than two decades of experience spanning ICT, sales, business development and strategic planning. He trained as a full stack developer and is a certified AI Governance Professional awarded by IAPP. He has advanced degrees from the University of Oxford, the National University of Singapore, and the University of London.

Vice President Duy represents Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the host and venue partner for BRAINCON 2027.

Mrityunjoy Panday is a trailblazer in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, currently serving as the Principal Architect in AI/ML and the Advanced AI Competency Lead at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation. His professional journey is marked by an innovative approach to complex AI challenges and leadership in various groundbreaking projects.

Since January 2021, Mr. Panday has worked as a Senior Architect in AI, leading and designing multiple AI initiatives. His expertise spans time series analysis, reinforcement-based causality, natural language processing applications, and quantum hardware optimization.

He is skilled in advanced AI technologies such as GPT-3, Codex, and automated scientific writing, merging cutting-edge AI developments with practical applications.

Dr. Dhanamma Jagli is working as an Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of the MCA Department at V.E.S. Institute of Technology, Mumbai. She possesses 19+ Years of teaching and 1 Year of industry experience. She is as an Approved Faculty in Mumbai University and is recognized as a PG Teacher for MCA and ME. She completed her B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D(CSE) from JNTU CE Hyderabad, Telangana.

She was an Associate Coordinator of Research Forum at VESIT, in her tenure as an Associate Coordinator, she conducted and organized various expert seminars/webinars/ workshops on research related topics. She worked as Session Chair, Programme Committee Member, keynote speaker, referee, and Reviewer for National and International conferences and Journals She has 2 patents to her credit. She has published 112 research, technical paper publications and Edited Book chapters in national and international journals, and conference proceedings to her credit.

She is also a resource person for expert talks at various Seminars, Webinars, workshops, FDPs, and STTPs. She has received Minor research grants from the University of Mumbai. Her research interests are AI and machine learning and data science. She is the Approved Mendeley Adviser of Elsevier since 2012. She is also member of Indian Science Congress, a Life member of the Computer Society of India (CSI) and Life member of the Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE).

Healthcare and artificial intelligence are her research areas. With an emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, her quest for academic achievement culminated in the completion of my Ph.D. from Mumbai University in 2019. She has over 20 years of experience as a teacher and have published over 20 research papers in prestigious publications. Her design patents for the intelligent treadmill and the "NIDAN Diagnostic and Monitoring System" are two examples of my ground-breaking contributions to healthcare solutions. She has received attention and appreciation for her creative approach and unrelenting dedication to enhancing medical technology. She currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at K J Somaiya Institute of Management.

Dr. Harshali Patil is an Associate Professor in the Department of IT and Computer Science at S K Somaiya College, Somaiya Vidyavihar University. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai. She has 24 years of teaching experience and has presented and published extensively in national and international conferences and journals.

Dr. Patil has authored books in Marathi for Défense Studies and Civil services exam preparation and developed course materials for postgraduate distance education. Her areas of interest include AI, Wireless Networks, and Data Science. She has received numerous awards, including the Best Paper Awards at the 2023 International Conference on Data Management, Analytics & Information and the 2018 International Conference on Information, Networks and Communication. She has contributed significantly to curriculum design, mentoring students and faculty training programs. Additionally, she has served as a resource person and reviewer for numerous conferences and workshops, and as a visiting faculty for various institutions.

Dr. Neelam Naik is an accomplished academician and researcher currently serving as Assistant Professor at SVKM’s Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she has previously taught at several reputed institutions, including Dr. B.M.N. College, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, and L. B. Hiray College. Dr. Naik holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai, with her research focusing on developing efficient data mining methods for massive data analysis. She also holds an M.Phil. in Computer Science and an MCA, both with first-class distinction.

Additionally, she has a rich industry background, having worked as a software engineer at Erada Systems on ABAP performance tuning using SAP. Her areas of expertise include Big Data Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Software Engineering, and various programming languages and technologies. Dr. Naik has an impressive portfolio of research work, having authored and published over 30 research papers in Scopus-indexed and other reputed international journals and conferences. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from machine learning, IoT security, and blockchain to digital payments and educational analytics. She has presented papers globally, including in France, Poland, New Zealand, and India, and has also contributed to academic literature through book and book chapter publications.

Dr. Rachna Yogesh Sable is an accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Bennett University (2024) and more than 17 years of teaching, research, and leadership experience. She is currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at GH Raisoni College of Engineering & Management, Pune.

Her primary research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, and their applications in domains such as stock market forecasting, medical imaging, and generative AI. She has authored and co-authored numerous research papers in reputed journals and conferences, contributed a book chapter with IGI Global, and holds patents and copyrights in AI/ML-enabled systems.

Dr. Sable has been honored with prestigious recognitions such as the Jyeshta Acharya Award (2024) and Best HOD Award (2022). She has actively contributed to the academic community as a session chair and reviewer at leading international conferences (ICICT, Smartcom, ICT4SD, IDICAIEI) and serves as a mentor for hackathons and innovation challenges, guiding student teams to success at national-level competitions.

She has successfully obtained funding from AICTE and Savitribai Phule Pune University for faculty development programs and conferences, and has coordinated workshops, FDPs, and industry collaborations on emerging technologies including AI, ML, deep learning, robotics, and cybersecurity. She also plays an active role in academic governance as BOS Chairman and Academic Council Member, while contributing to professional societies like the Society for Data Science (S4DS) and Computer Society of India (CSI).

With a strong academic, research, and innovation profile, Dr. Sable continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of AI education and applications, while fostering collaborations between academia and industry.

Dhiraj Mani Chaurasia, Assistant General Manager, R&D, Kinetic Watts & Volts.

Mrityunjoy Panday is a trailblazer in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, currently serving as the Principal Architect in AI/ML and the Advanced AI Competency Lead at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation. His professional journey is marked by an innovative approach to complex AI challenges and leadership in various groundbreaking projects.

Since January 2021, Mr. Panday has worked as a Senior Architect in AI, leading and designing multiple AI initiatives. His expertise spans time series analysis, reinforcement-based causality, natural language processing applications, and quantum hardware optimization.

He is skilled in advanced AI technologies such as GPT-3, Codex, and automated scientific writing, merging cutting-edge AI developments with practical applications.

Dr. Juergen Seitz is the Head of the Business Information Systems Department at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University, Heidenheim, Germany. He received his diploma in Business Administration and Business Information Systems from the University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart (now Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart), and a degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Stuttgart-Hohenheim. He earned his Ph.D. from Viadrina European University, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.

Dr. Seitz is a professor of Business Information Systems and serves as an editor, associate editor, and editorial board member of several international journals. He is a member of Gesellschaft für Informatik (German Association) and the Association for Information Systems (AIS). He has served as an executive council member of the Information Resource Management Association.

He actively participates in international conferences as a member of program and organizing committees. Dr. Seitz is co-chair of the Wuhan International Conference on E-Business, co-chair of the special interest track on e-health, research chair of the 32nd Bled eConference, Slovenia, and international liaison chair of the International Conference on Data Management, Analytics and Innovation (ICDMAI).

His research focuses on e-finance, e-health, IT security from a business perspective, business modelling, and systems modelling.

Celine Chew is the Head of Learning and Development at Straits Interactive and a Fellow in Privacy (FIP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). She is also a Certified Data Protection Officer (EXIN) and an Affiliate Faculty at Singapore Management University (SMU), where she serves as examiner for the Industry Practice Master of Digital Economy in Data Protection and Data Governance.

Ms. Chew is a Doctoral Candidate in Generative AI (DBA) and an expert in data protection, learning psychology and organizational change. In her work, she has led large-scale learning initiatives, including international expansion and whole-school teacher training projects. An educator and social-cognitive psychologist, she provides insights into behavioural change and team learning processes critical to implementing frameworks such as the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). With extensive international training experience, she also serves as an executive coach to senior leaders in multinational and regional organizations.

Kevin Shepherdson is the Founder and CEO of Straits Interactive, an EdTech firm driving innovation in data governance, digital transformation, and generative AI. In 2025, the company was one of the winners of Meta Llama's inaugural incubator program in Singapore. Earlier in 2023, the company was also recognized among Singapore's Top Ten Outstanding and Promising Start-ups at the ACE National Startup Awards.

A SkillsFuture Fellow (2021) — Singapore's highest honor for lifelong learning — Kevin is also Affiliate Faculty at Singapore Management University, where he has designed over thirty adult learning courses. An expert in generative AI, data privacy, and governance, he is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Generative AI. Author of 99 Privacy Breaches to Beware Of and The AI Factory - AI Capability Guide for SMEs, Kevin also serves as the Asia-Pacific trainer for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and Exin Ambassador, drawing on his diverse background in technology, business, and music to inspire responsible AI innovation.

Christophe Ng is a Doctoral Researcher in Generative AI, with a background spanning Medical Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Program and Project Management, and an alumnus of the MIT Chief Technology Officer Program, Singapore.

He is a recipient of Singapore Government National Awards, including the Commendation Medal and Resilience Medal from the Prime Minister's Office Singapore, and a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Currently Head of Information and Technology, he has extensive experience as a Product Owner and Project Manager leading global technology programs exceeding USD $20M across Singapore, the United States, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, and China. He specializes in program governance, Agile and Waterfall delivery, and aligning technology, processes, and people to drive global operational excellence.

Mr. Sonny Panesar is the CEO Asia Pacific at Transient AI, a former Executive Director at UBS, and a Doctoral Candidate specializing in Generative AI. Based in Singapore, he brings extensive experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial services, and enterprise digital transformation.

His work focuses on the emerging field of Agentic AI, exploring how autonomous AI systems can enhance decision-making, productivity, and organizational intelligence. Mr. Panesar is also the Co-Founder of Green Pte Ltd, reflecting his commitment to innovation and sustainable technology initiatives. Combining industry leadership with advanced research, he contributes insights on AI strategy, responsible innovation, and the future of AI-enabled enterprises.

Dr. Jasbir Kaur, Incharge Director (GNIMS Business School) and Head - IT and HR (GNIMS & GNIMS B School) is an accomplished Academic Professional with over 30 years of experience. A Ph.D. in Computer Science from Mumbai University, Masters in Software Systems from BITS Pilani, M.Phil. (Information Technology), M.Sc. Economics (Hons.), PGDCA in Computer Applications & Econometrics are few of the academic accolades along with Patents in Fintech and Artificial Intelligence and being Editor at SAN International for publishing the book titled "Recent Trends in Business Management and Social Sciences" with ISBN: 978-81-970457-8-3. Driven by a commitment to continuous learning, she has completed various additional courses, including an IBM Data Science certification, Human Computer Interaction Course from IIT-Mumbai, RFID and Automation System from Siemens, ISTE approved Cyber Security to mention a few.

Dr. Jasbir Kaur has made noteworthy research contributions, with 26 research publications in UGC CARE Listed and Scopus-indexed journals, focusing on diverse areas such as Cyber-Physical Systems and Blockchain Technology, AI & Machine Learning in National and International Journals. With a rich academic career, she has held leadership roles at institutions like D.A.V College, Lancer’s Convent, and Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), showcasing her expertise in academic management and innovation. Dr. Jasbir Kaur's practical achievements include the development of projects like an Integrated Cyber-Physical using RFID Technology for Wireless Real Time Intelligent Traffic System (WRTITS) for Road Transportation.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, she has organized international conferences and received appreciation. Engaged in recent endeavors such as workshops on Machine Learning and Online Teaching, Dr. Jasbir Kaur remains a stalwart in the dynamic realm of Computer Science and Information Technology, emphasizing her expertise in Academic and Management roles.

May Jue Thet Aung is a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) doctoral candidate, researcher, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur at Golden Gate University, specialising in Emerging Technologies in Artificial Intelligence. Her work centres on advancing equitable education through inclusive, policy-aligned AI frameworks that support neurodiverse learners.

She is the founder of NeuroLearn AI Education Group Pte. Ltd., a nationwide movement dedicated to scaling literacy innovation and accessible learning through responsible generative AI solutions.