The Industry Symposium, a longstanding satellite event of the ICDCIT series since 2011, serves as a crucial bridge between industry and academia. Taking place from 8^th to 11^th January 2025 alongside the 21^st Edition of ICDCIT, the symposium explores “Societal Implications of GenAI: Upbringing of Future Talents”.

The symposium would focus on future trends in Generative AI, emerging challenges, and opportunities for research, innovation, and collaboration in this rapidly evolving field. Also, the symposium intends to create a road-map for the next gen talents development in the presence of GenAI’s.

The Societal Implications of GenAI : Upbringing of Future Talents would provide a platform for experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and collaborate on addressing the complex challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI technologies for the technocrats.

The symposium embodies the spirit of exploration and collaboration, serving as a conduit for discussions, insights, and partnerships that pave the way for future innovations. It’s a platform where intellectual prowess converges with practical expertise, fostering an ecosystem where ideas translate into impactful solutions.

To facilitate discussions and advancements in the field, the following events are planned to bring industry experts and research community into the same platform :

• Key note talks
• Panel discussions

Date & Time – 8 Jan, 9 AM – 2 PM
Venue – Campus 7 (KSOM) Auditorium

The symposium is meticulously crafted to benefit postgraduate students, research scholars, and professionals from academia and industry alike. Submitted chapters will undergo rigorous reviews, and the chosen ones will be featured in a book scheduled for publication by a renowned international publisher.

The submitted paper should have at least one author from Industry.

Satish Pandey
Chief Customer Officer – Siemens Limited

At the helm of customer strategy for Siemens, the expertise of Satish lies in innovating high-pressure environments to drive customer orientation. He had served as Country Head for Siemens in Sri Lanka and the Maldives had honed his leadership skills, ensuring that every interaction adds value and strengthens relationships.

As Chief Customer Officer, Satish is a champion of an open culture where digital technology is leveraged to enhance human experiences. His commitment to operational excellence is reflected in his team’s dedication to deploying strategies that resonate with the core mission of enriching lives through innovation and purposeful leadership.

Umar Ali Shaikh
CEO, ATOS

With over 29 years of experience in the IT & Telecom industry, Umar Ali Shaikh leads Atos Solutions and Systems Pvt. Ltd., part of Atos, a global leader in digital and IT solutions as CEO.

He also holds the position of CEO for Anthelio Business Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (an Atos company), a global delivery centre catering to North American customers extending telecom and healthcare application support.

He is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the company, which provides innovative solutions in applications, cloud, infrastructure, and cyber security to a diverse and loyal customer base across India and beyond. Umar Ali Shaikh has exposure of leading and developing business in geographies such as in India, South Asia, APAC, MEA and UK.

He has a proven track record of delivering multi-solution, multi-geography, and multi-million dollar business, winning key large deals, and launching fast track business and process transformations. He is committed to decarbonising the digital way of information technology. He is passionate about nurturing and growing people, adding value to customers’ business and contributing to social causes.

Dr. Debabrata Nayak
Director Cyber Security, PWC

Cyber security privacy protection, PhD cyber security IIT Bombay ,MTech information security,CISSP,ISO27001,Chairman cyber security,Co chairman cyber security,Expert 5G security, Expert AI security,Cyber defense

Technically sophisticated and business savvy management professional with a pioneering career reflecting strong leadership qualifications coupled with demonstrated capability in providing end-to-end Strategic IT Solutions & Support and Service Delivery Nearly 18 years and 6month of experience in a senior management capacity & primarily accountable for handling Wireless & Network Communications and Security Thorough professional with solid experience in formulating robust IT strategies while managing & leading teams for running successful process operations & developing Business Continuity Plans, Procedures, SLAs and Service Standards for Business Excellence Expertise in determining the security roadmap for the company and addressing various security problems Delivered technology research paper on planning / forecasting, atmosphere building / industry market competency improvement / innovation promotion, etc.Steered efforts for identifying key research projects, executing the research projects and obtaining product consensus to put the identified components in next research / technology plan Actively involved in presenting research papers at several national and international conferences Articulate communicator, blending technical expertise with interpersonal skills while interacting with the cross-functional teams, project managers and steering committees Proven project and people management skills; professional competencies in mobilizing and judiciously managing resources with structured inputs in the domains of project planning, scheduling and monitoring to ensure project accomplishment within defined time/cost matrixes Consummate Professional with displayed credentials in initiating, administering and executing across a portfolio of projects harmonizing technical needs with business realities including Conceptualization, Budgeting / Estimation, Planning / Monitoring, and final Commissioning Presented paper in 62 international conferences and journals like IEEE

Prof (Dr.) Saranjit Singh
Vice Chancellor, KIIT DU

Prof (Dr.) Saranjit Singh, with 25+ years in teaching, research, and academic leadership, has mentored five Ph.D. scholars and 25 master’s dissertations, publishing over 100 research articles. He holds a Ph.D. in Production Engineering from BIT Mesra, an M.Tech. from IIT Varanasi, and a B.E. from Savitribai Phule Pune University. His expertise spans material processing, metal forming of sintered and composite materials, competitive manufacturing strategies, and quality management. He aims to consistently strive to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students become life-long scholars and learners.

Asit Mishra
Vice President, CSG International

Asit Mishra is a visionary leader with nearly three decades of expertise in driving transformative telecom initiatives for worldwide customers. Renowned for his ability to lead complex multi-regional programs, Asit has a stellar record of optimizing costs and delivering innovation. He holds two international patents in IoT, with one evolving into a globally recognized product. His leadership spans Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, shaping industry benchmarks while mentoring the next generation of technology leaders.

Sibabrata Mohanty
Senior Consultant

Sibabrata, a seasoned AI and ML expert from TCS with over two and a half decades of experience, has honed his skills working with Fortune 100 companies worldwide. Holding a Master’s degree from IIT Kharagpur, he is proficient in cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Quantum Computing. In his current role, Sibabrata leverages his expertise to provide strategic guidance, consulting services, and thought leadership in the realm of AI and Generative AI for enterprises.

Ram Prasad Patnaik
Principal Director – Learning & Organizational Development, LTIMindtree

A highly organized and dedicated technical professional with over 28 years of experience in leading technical teams and enhancing organizational competencies. I spent a good amount of time in the Learning and Development team of organizations like NIIT, Globsyn Technologies and Infosys Technology Limited before joining LTIMindtree. I collaborate effectively across various organizational levels, including project teams and clients, to develop technical skills and reskill initiatives that align with emerging trends and future requirements. My team collaborates with academia and universities to plan sessions for Faculty members (FDP Programs) as well as review and suggest course curriculums. Our robust team of 86 members focuses on various technical and domain learning initiatives to assist our project teams. We conduct training programs for both fresh graduates and lateral associates, catering to both offshore and onsite personnel. Additionally, we manage several certification programs, including AWS, GCP, Azure, and Snowflake as well as new technology areas like AI, GenAI. I oversee budget allocation and utilization as the organization embarks on a significant transformation journey in competency development, with our team playing a pivotal role in this endeavor.

Satish Pradhan
Asst. Vice President, Center Head, Cognizant Bhubaneswar

Satish is a distinguished IT industry leader with over 25 years of experience, Adept at solving complex data and analytics challenges for Fortune 500 companies. Known for creating innovative solutions that transform businesses, Satish has a proven track record of driving revenue and growth across the Banking, Financial Services, Communications, Technology, Media, and Telecom industries. His expertise spans across planning, strategy, business operations, finance, workforce management, and business analytics. Currently, Satish serves as the center head for Cognizant’s Bhubaneswar office and is passionate about building sustainable businesses and mentoring future leaders.

Haraprasad Das

Mr. Haraprasad Das sir holds More than 2 decades of experience in IT. He is Currently playing as a Delivery Manager Role and Managing accounts from various customers across Globe like USA, Canada, Europe, Malaysia, China, Mexico etc..He is also the the Ex -Center Head of TechMahindra , BBSR.He has also been managing associates’ in Techmahindra from various locations like USA, Canada, Malaysia, Europe, China, Mexico BBSR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vizag, Chandigarh etc.

• Abstract Submission : September 5, 2024 October 30, 2024
• Full Chapter: September 20, 2024 November 15, 2024
• Review result: October 20, 2024 December 15, 2024
• Camera Ready: November 20, 2024 December 15, 2024

The book will encompass a spectrum of topics in an around the symposium theme which may include

• Machine Learning Models
• Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
• Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)
• Threat/fraud in GenAI,
• Text, Music, Video , Image generation
• Ethical uses of GenAI in education.
• Content Biases of GenAI,
• Regulatory Framework for Gen I
• Reinforcement Learning and Generative Models
• Industrial Applications,
• Impact of GenAI in automobile sectors

Intended participants are required to submit their work along with one-page abstract. Authors are invited to electronically submit their chapters written in English, of up to 16 pages, presenting unpublished research results (not submitted elsewhere) relevant to the symposium theme. The papers should be submitted electronically through Easy Chair. The submitted chapters must have a similarity index of not more than 15% (including self). The similarity index will be checked at our end through turnitin.