ICMACC-26 Industry Forum: Technical Sessions and Panel Discussion

Theme: Bridging Industry and Academia for Next-Generation Technologies Date: 5 November 2026 Venue: VJIM Auditorium, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad Organized by: VNR VJIET and the IEEE VNRVJIET Student Branch Chapter in association with IEEE Hyderabad Section About the Event As part of the 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing, and Communication Systems (ICMACC-26), the IEEE Hyderabad Section and VNR VJIET are organizing the 3rd Industry Forum, featuring technical sessions by distinguished industry leaders and experts, followed by an engaging panel discussion. The forum will bring together industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and students to explore emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative solutions shaping the future of engineering. The sessions will provide valuable insights into wireless communication standards, Edge AI, physical intelligence, VLSI, and technology-driven innovation, while fostering meaningful interaction between academia and industry. Distinguished Speakers Mr. N. Venkatesh - Secretary, IEEE Hyderabad Section; Senior Director, Silicon Labs, Hyderabad Topic: Standards Driven Wireless Communication Mr. Debraj Roy - Product Application Manager, AMD Topic: Sense. Reason. Act. - The Rise of Edge AI and Physical AI Dr. Nishanth Koganti - Global Strategy Consultant, Matsuo Institute Inc., Japan Topic: From Chatbots to Robots: The Road to Lifelong Physical Intelligence Dr. Kalyan K. Sen - President, CTO Sen Engineering Solutions, Inc., USA Dr. Satya Gupta - Co-founder and CEO, EPIC Foundation; President, VLSI Society of India Dr. VSK Murthy Balijepalli - CEO, Luces Innovation Consulting; Chair, PES Joint Chapter, IEEE Hyderabad Section Panel Discussion Moderator: Mr. Satish Avenampudi, Director of Operations, Quickcore Technologies. The panel discussion will provide a platform to exchange perspectives on emerging technologies, industry expectations, innovation, and the skills required to prepare the next generation of engineers. Expected Outcomes Enhance awareness of emerging industry trends in VLSI, wireless communication, Edge AI, and robotics. Strengthen collaboration between industry professionals and academic institutions. Provide students and researchers with insights into real-world applications and industry expectations. Encourage innovation, interdisciplinary research, and technology entrepreneurship. "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller Join us for an enriching experience of technical insights, industry perspectives, and collaborative innovation at ICMACC-26!