Industry–Academia Conclave 2.0
Intelligence for a Sustainable Tomorrow
SustainAI 2026 is organized by the School of Computer Science Engineering and Information Systems (SCORE), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore.
Official Conclave Agenda
Two days of expert sessions, panels and conversations.
The agenda below follows the latest official SustainAI 2026 agenda document. Day 1 is Friday, 9 October 2026; Day 2 is Saturday, 10 October 2026.
9 OctoberInauguration & Expert Sessions
10 OctoberExpert Sessions & Closing
SustainabilityIndustry–Academia Dialogue
VenuesAuditorium & Homi Bhabha Gallery
DAY 1
Friday, 9 October 2026
Inauguration • Expert Sessions • Panel Discussion
| Time | Programme / Speaker | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Invocation | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:02 AM | Welcome AddressDr. Daphne Lopez, Convener | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:05 AM | Lighting of KuthuvilakkuDignitaries on the Dias | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:07 AM | About ConclaveDr. Senthilkumar P, Organizing Chair | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:10 AM | Honoring the Guests | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:12 AM | FelicitationDr. Jayabarathi T, Registrar Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick, Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Kanchana Bhaaskaran V S, Vice-Chancellor Ms. Kadambari S Viswanathan, Assistant Vice-President Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice-President Mr. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice-President | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:20 AM | Introduction of the Guest of HonourDr. Jagananthan J, SCORE | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:23 AM | Address by Guest of HonourMs. Anasuya Mohan Rao, Clinical Partnerships Leader, Philips India Ltd. | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:20 AM | Introduction of the Guest of HonourDr. Karthikeyan P, SCORE | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:26 AM | Address by Guest of HonourMr. Raj Bhagat Palanichamy, Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Cities & Transport, WRI India | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:29 AM | Presidential AddressDr. G Viswanathan, Founder & Chancellor | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:37 AM | Introduction of the Chief GuestDr. Brijendrasingh, SCORE | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:39 AM | Inaugural Address by Chief GuestDr. Vidhuthalai Virumbi Balagurusamy, Founder, Honeybee Population Healthcare Foundation, Chennai, India | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:45 AM | MoU SigningHoneybee Population Healthcare Foundation, Chennai, India | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 10:50 AM | Vote of ThanksDr Jeyanthi N, Associate Dean, SCORE | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 11:00 AM | Tea Break | Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Auditorium |
| 11:30 AM | The AI Revolution in Healthcare: Innovations for a Sustainable FutureDr. Viduthalai Virumbi, Founder, Honeybee Population Healthcare Foundation | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch Break | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 02:00 PM | From Intelligent Technology to Sustainable Healthcare. How AI, Clinical Innovation and Co-Creation Are Shaping Sustainable HealthcareMs. Anasuya Mohan Rao, Philips India Ltd. | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 02:50 PM | AI, Innovation and the Intelligent Enterprise: Shaping a Sustainable FutureMr. Ketharinath Kamalanathan, Country Head & Senior Technology–Business Leader, Malomatia India Technology Services Pvt. Ltd. | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 03:40 PM | Tea Break | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 03:50 PM | Panel Discussion — AI for Sustainable Impact: Bridging Intelligent Technology and Real-World SolutionsDr. Viduthalai Virumbi Mr. Ketharinath Kamalanathan Ms. Anasuya Mohan Rao Dr. Ram Kumar T Moderator: Dr. Aswani Kumar | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
DAY 2
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Expert Sessions • Panel Discussion • Closing Programme
| Time | Programme / Speaker | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 AM | AI for Atmospheric and Climate IntelligenceAmit Kesarkar, Scientist SG, National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Tirupati | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 10:30 AM | Building Intelligent Technologies for a Sustainable EcosystemMr. Puneet Singh, Chief Technology Architect – AI Lab, PwC India | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 11:30 AM | Tea Break | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 11:45 AM | AI-Powered Spatial Intelligence for a Sustainable FutureCommander Sudheesh, meistEO | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 02:00 PM | Beyond Conventional: Rethinking the FutureMs. Mokshita Vashisht, Strategy & Growth Leader – TMT Sector, PwC India | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 03:00 PM | Transforming Agriculture through AI, Financial Innovation and Sustainable TechnologiesMr. Suresh Rajagopalan, CEO, Samunnati Agro Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd. | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 03:40 PM | Tea Break | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 04:00 PM | Panel Discussion — AI for Sustainable Agriculture: Empowering Farmers through Intelligent InnovationDr. Ganesan K Dr. Durairaj Vincent Dr. Padma Lakshmi G Moderator: Mr. Suresh Rajagopalan | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 04:45 PM | Honouring the GuestDr Daphne Lopez, Dean, SCORE | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 04:47 PM | Introduction of the Chief GuestDr Nadesh R K, SCORE | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 04:49 PM | Address by Chief GuestMr. Suresh Rajagopalan, Samunnatti Agri Innovation Lab | Homi Bhabha Gallery |
| 04:57 PM | Vote of ThanksDr Thanga Mariappan L, SCORE | Homi Bhabha Gallery |