National conclave on “AI & ML for Transformative Innovation: Bridging R&D Frontiers and Industry”

September 22, 2025

About The Conclave

This conclave brings together leading researchers, innovators, and industry experts to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning across diverse domains. It aims to showcase the latest advancements in AI models, data-driven solutions, and real-world applications that are shaping the future of technology and society.

The conclave provides a platform for young researchers, professionals, and students to present their ideas, share their work, and engage with global thought leaders. With a strong focus on collaboration, the event seeks to identify emerging trends, foster innovation, and catalyze projects that bridge cutting-edge research with practical applications in industry, healthcare, agriculture, and beyond.


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Our Mission

To foster collaboration between academia, industry, and society by bringing together pioneering voices in AI/ML and related fields.

Innovation · Impact · Collaboration

Innovation GIF

Themes

AI/ML in Materials, Energy & Chemicals

Accelerating Discovery and Innovation through AI.

AI/ML in Environment & Sustainability

Responsible AI for Climate, Ecology, and Sustainable Futures.

AI Horizons – General and the Future

Agentic, Responsible, and Emerging AI Frontiers.

AI/ML in Agro-Food-Biotech

Transforming Food, Agriculture, and Biotech with AI.

Generative AI and Large Language Models

GenAI & LLMs for Science, Space, and Society.

Chief Guest

Shri A Rajarajan

Shri A Rajarajan

Director, VSSC

Guests of Honour

Shri A Rajarajan

Dr Gopal Krishna Patra

Director, CSIR-4PI


Shri A Rajarajan

Dr. Kalai Selvan

Centre Head, C-DAC

Invited Speakers

Dr. Hari Krishna Maram
Dr. Hari Krishna Maram Ambassador & Chairman, Vision Digital India; Vice Chancellor, Global Digital University USA
Dr. Manish Modani
Dr. Dittin Andrews Scientist F, STPI
Dr. S. Bandyopadhyay
Dr. S. Bandyopadhyay Director, MNCFC
Prof. Sumitra S.
Prof. Sumitra S. Professor, IIST
Dr. Ananth Govind Rajan
Prof. Ram Rajasekharan Professor, CUTN
Dr. Ananth Govind Rajan
Dr. Ananth Govind Rajan Associate Professor, IISc
Dr. V. Rakesh
Dr. V. Rakesh Sr. Principal Scientist, CSIR-4PI
Dr. Sahid Rasool
Dr. Shahid Rasool Principal Scientist, CSIR-IIIM 
Mrs. Nisha GR
Mrs. Nisha G. R. Scientist/Engineer “SG” , VSSC
Prof. Govindan Kutty
Prof. Govindan Kutty Professor, IIST
Dr. Sumit Aggarwal
Mr. J. P. Anand Kumar Head of Technology, JSW

Organizing Committee

Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan

Director · Chairman

Dr. K. V. Ramesh

Head, AI&ML · Co-Chairman

Dr. Arun Kumar V.

Principal Scientist · Convenor

Dr. Srinivasan A.
Sr. Pr. Scientist
Dr. Karunakaran Venugopal
Sr. Pr. Scientist
Dr. Ribin Jones S. B.
Sr. Pr. Scientist
Dr. Ramesh Kumar N.
Sr. Pr. Scientist
Dr. Suraj Soman
Sr. Scientist
Mr. Saurabh Sakhre
Sr. Scientist
Dr. Vasanth Raghavan K.
Sr. Scientist
Mrs. Preetha K.
SO (R)

Program Details

Registration 📝 Registration
Participant check-in and kit collection
Inaugural Session
Presidential address: Director, CSIR-NIIST
Chief Guest Shri A. Rajarajan, Director, VSSC
Guest of Honor Dr. Gopal Krishna Patra, Director, CSIR-4PI
Guest of Honor Dr. Kalai Selvan, Centre Head, C-DAC
Tea Break ☕
Networking
AI Powered Digital Infrastructure for Next Generation Security
Dr. Dittin Andrews, STPI
Keynote Talk 1
Translating AI & ML Research into Industry-Scale Innovation
Dr. Hari Krishna Maram, Ambassador & Chairman Vision Digital India; Vice Chancellor, Global Digital University USA
Keynote Talk 2
Lunch 🍽️
Technical Sessions
  • Generative AI and Large Language Models: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways for Responsible Innovation. — Prof. Sumitra S, IIST
  • AI&ML in Materials, Energy & Chemicals — Dr. Ananth Govind Rajan, IISc
  • AI&ML in Environment & Sustainability — Dr. S. Bandyopadhyay, Director, MNCFC, New Delhi
Tea Break ☕
Plenary Panel: AI Across Domains 👥
  • Prof. Ram Rajasekharan,  CUTN
  • Mrs. Nisha GR, VSSC
  • Prof. Govindan Kutty, IIST
  • Mr. J. P. Anand Kumar, JSW
  • Dr. V. Rakesh, CSIR-4PI
  • Dr Shahid Rasool , CSIR-IIIM
Flash Talks & Abstract Presentations 🎤
Interactive session showcasing student research and innovations
Valedictory Session
Summary, outcomes, way forward

Registration Details

Important Dates

Abstract Submission: Till 17th September 2025

Registration: Till 17th September 2025

Abstract Template (Word)

Online Bank Transfer

Beneficiary: Director, CSIR-NIIST

Bank: State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch: Pappancode Industrial Estate

Account No: 67047723825

IFSC: SBIN0070030

MICR: 695002943

Registration Fees

All amounts are in INR (₹) and inclusive of GST

Student: 750

Academic Faculty: 1,000

R&D: 2,000

Industry: 5,000

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Deadline: 17 September 2025, 11:59 PM IST

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Convenor

Dr. V Arun Kumar

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Student Convenor

Athul J Prakash

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CSIR–NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram