Industry Academia Conclave - School of Electrical Engineering
(IAC - SELECT 2026)

26 - 28 March, 2026

Organized by
School of Electrical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore, India

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IAC-SELECT 2026

This conclave aims to foster a dynamic dialogue between academia and industry, creating a collaborative platform to explore emerging trends and future-ready solutions. With sessions spanning AI and ML applications in electrical systems, e-mobility and smart grid integration, Industry 4.0 paradigms, VIT's entrepreneurial ventures, quantum computing breakthroughs, and drone-based technologies, the event will showcase how interdisciplinary innovation is reshaping the electrical domain.
Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge research, real-world implementations, and startup success stories, while engaging with thought leaders, technologists, and academic pioneers. The conclave encourages knowledge exchange, networking, and strategic partnerships that can accelerate the translation of ideas into impactful technologies. By bridging the gap between theoretical exploration and industrial application, this event seeks to empower students, researchers, and professionals to co-create the future of electrical engineering.

Business Meeting Team Discussion


Business Meeting Team Discussion

40+ Years

Of Celebrations

ABOUT

Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore Institute of Technology was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College by the honorable chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan. The institution has grown steadily since its humble beginning. VIT attracts students from all over India and more than 50+ countries because of its excellence. Quality in teaching-learning, research and innovation make VIT a unique place to learn.

Highlights:

  • NAAC Accreditation with A++ grade (3.66/4).
  • NBA Accreditation (6 years) for UG Engineering programmes: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), and Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (EIE).
  • Four subjects - Computer Science & IT, Data Science & AI, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Material Science — ranked among the top 200 globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
  • Ranked 14th best University, 14th best Research Institution, and 16th best Engineering Institution in India (NIRF 2025).
  • 2nd in India and in the 501-600 range globally (Shanghai ARWU 2024).
  • 396th in the world and 8th in India (QS Sustainability Rankings 2025).

VIT continues to maintain global standards through innovative teaching, advanced research facilities, and strong partnerships with leading international universities.

ABOUT

School of Electrical Engineering [SELECT]

The School of Electrical Engineering (SELECT) at VIT has over 98 highly qualified faculty members with UG, PG, and Doctoral degrees from top-tier universities. The school offers B.Tech. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), B.Tech. (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering), M.Tech. (Power Electronics and Drives), M.Tech. (Control and Automation), Ph.D., and Integrated Ph.D. programmes. These programmes attract talented students from across India and abroad. The B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and B.Tech. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) programmes are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, while all UG and PG programmes are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), U.K. Additionally, the UG programmes in EEE and EIE have NBA accreditation for six years.
Our school is ranked 142nd in the world and 9th in India in Engineering and Technology by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. SELECT boasts state-of-the-art laboratories in all major areas of Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation Engineering, along with industry-sponsored advanced labs for world-class research and consultancy. These facilities provide students with hands-on experience in R&D activities under the guidance of skilled faculty and industry professionals.

Business Meeting Team Discussion


Organizing Committee

Chief Patron

Dr. G. Viswanathan

Chancellor, VIT

Patrons

Shri. Sankar Viswanathan

Vice-President, VIT

Dr. Sekar Viswanathan

Vice-President, VIT

Dr. G. V. Selvam

Vice-President, VIT

Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy

Executive Director, VIT

Ms. Kadhambari S. Viswanathan

Assistant Vice-President, VIT

Dr. V. S. Kanchana Bhaaskaran

Vice-Chancellor, VIT

Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick

Pro Vice-Chancellor, VIT

Dr. T. Jayabarathi

Registrar, VIT

Organizing Chairs

Dr. M. Kowsalya

Professor and Dean, SELECT

Dr. N. Ruban

Professor and Associate Dean, SELECT

Conveners

Dr. P. Vijayapriya

HoD, Electrical Engineering, SELECT

Dr. P. Mahalakshmi

HoD, Instrumentation, SELECT

Dr. E. Vinodh Kumar

HoD, Control and Automation, SELECT

Dr. Yedula Pedda Obulesu

HoD, Energy & Power Electronics, SELECT

Co-conveners

Dr. B. Jaganatha Pandian

Associate Professor, SELECT

Dr. Prabhakar Karthikeyan Shanmugam

Professor, SELECT

Dr. S. Balaji

Professor, SELECT

Dr. W. Razia Sultana

Professor, SELECT


Event Schedule

Event Schedule

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Registration

Registration Fee

Students / Research Scholars INR 700
Academic/ Research Faculty INR 1200
Industry Delegates INR 1500

* - GST Extra

Registration Link: -

Registration Closes on 28th February 2026



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Contact
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Dr. B. Jaganatha Pandian

Associate Professor Sr.

Email

jaganathapandian@vit.ac.in

Phone

+91 9840571695

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