AI & Adaptation
Reimagining curricula, workflows, and skillsets as AI reshapes both classrooms and workplaces, bridging industry practice and academic learning.
Faculty . Industry . Continuous Learning
EICTA Connect, Delhi
(Under the aegis of MeitY)
24th October 2026
Venue | Sheraton New Delhi, Saket
Connecting MindsPowering Digital India
One platform for faculty and professionals to learn, grow, and lead together.
EICTAConsortium
EICTA Consortium is a group of E&ICT Academies at IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, MNIT Jaipur, NIT Patna, NIT Warangal and IIITDM Jabalpur.
The Electronics & ICT Academies have been established as a national skilling and faculty-development initiative funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, under its scheme for setting up Electronics and ICT Academies across the country.
Focus Areas
Three connected themes shaping stronger academic-industry collaboration in the AI era.
Growth in the AI Age
Navigating opportunity across the spectrum, from agile startups disrupting markets to established players scaling with AI.
Research & Industry Collaboration
Strengthening the bridge between academic research and real-world application through shared knowledge and joint projects.
EICTA Connect Speakers
Meet the faculty leaders, industry experts, and practitioners who will be shaping the conversations at EICTA Connect Delhi.
Dr. R S Sharma
Former CEO of the National Health Authority Former Chairman of TRAI First Director General of the UIDAI Distinguished Visiting Professor, IIT Kanpur
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Dr. B V Phani
Professor ( HAG ) , DoMS, IIT Kanpur Chief Investigator E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur
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Dr. Gaurav Trivedi
Professor, EEE, IIT Guwahati Chief Investigator E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati
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Dr. Aparajita Ojha
Professor, CSE, IIITDM Jabalpur Chief Investigator E&ICT Academy, IIITDM
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Dr. Vineet Sahula
Professor (HAG), ECE, MNIT Jaipur Chief Investigator E&ICT Academy, MNIT Jaipur
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Event Agenda
Track 1
Common TrackOct 24 · 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Delegate Sessions & Symposium
SpeakersConsortium Leaders & Industry DelegatesEICTA network · invited partners
KeynotesConsortium RoadmapAcademic–Industry Panels
Keynotes, consortium roadmap, and joint academic-industry panels designed to establish common priorities for collaboration, capability building, and Digital India-aligned outcomes.
Track 2
Room Splits Post-LunchOct 24 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Parallel Breakouts
Faculty Room
Joint research grants, FDP curriculum development, and co-guided academic projects.
Professionals Room
Industry talent alignment, PDP certifications, and executive skill advancement.
Two focused rooms translate the morning conversation into actionable collaboration opportunities, with separate discussion formats for faculty and industry professionals.
Closing Session
Oct 24 · 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Vote of Thanks & Closing
HostOrganizing CommitteeEICTA Connect
Closing remarks from the organizing committee, acknowledgement of participating institutions and partners, and a concise summary of the next steps emerging from the day.
Why You Should Attend
Different goals, one shared network, with concrete opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow.
Research & Industry Collaboration
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Meet peer faculty across the consortium. Shape joint research themes, shared academic initiatives, and collaborative proposals.
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Connect directly with industry. Meet professionals open to applied, sponsored, or funded research projects with academic partners.
50+ joint research projects
Grow Inside the EICTA Community
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Explore collaboration opportunities. Engage with the EICTA consortium on curriculum, advisory, delivery, mentoring, and applied projects.
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Jobs & referrals. Build connections with organisations and leaders across the network to discover relevant career opportunities.
100+ network opportunities
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