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23 SEP 2026 12:40PM by PIB Thiruvananthpuram
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad) is all set to host the Eighth edition of its flagship event, the Industry Academia-Conclave (IAC 8.0), on September 25-26, at its campus.
The two-day event will be graced by Dr. Nagahanumaiah, Director, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru as the Chief Guest, alongside distinguished speakers including Dr. Kanakasabapathi Subramanian, Senior Vice President, Ashok Leyland; Dr. BP Gautham, Chief Scientist, TCS Research; Mr. Krishna Venkatesh, Global Head, Integrated Product Development Organization ( IPDO), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories; and Dr. Yogesh S. Chauhan, Chair Professor and Head, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur.
Senior executives, technologists and pioneers across diverse sectors, including Syngene International Ltd., Aurea Biolabs, HSBC, Netzsch Technologies, Fujitsu, CDAC, TATA semiconductors, XYMA Analytics, Armour Steel Buildings India Pvt. Ltd., L&T Construction, Arcadis, C K Birla Group, Hero Motocorp, Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd., Ebay, Hyperbots Incorp, Mastercard, Sravathi AI Pvt. Ltd., Bristol Myers Squibb will also be present, alongside eminent faculty from leading academic and research institutions.
IAC 8.0 brings together distinguished leaders from industry and academia to facilitate meaningful interactions, knowledge exchange, and discussions on emerging technologies, research, innovation, and career opportunities. The event will feature technical sessions featuring experts from various engineering and science disciplines. Complementing these sessions will be an exhibition of innovative startups and poster presentations led by students, followed by a panel discussion by experts from academia and industry.