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AI UTKARSH
2026

A Landmark Two-Day international-Level AI Summit by Narula Institute of Technology

"Responsible AI – Innovation with Integrity"

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7-8 April, 2026
NiT Campus, Kolkata
IEEE Sponsored
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About the Summit

Shaping the Future of Responsible AI

A dynamic platform bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, academicians, researchers, startups, and students.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries, governance, healthcare, finance, agriculture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, robotics, and education. As India advances toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, AI will be central to economic growth, innovation, productivity, and global competitiveness.

AI Utkarsh 2026 is envisioned as a landmark two-day State-Level AI Summit organized by Narula Institute of Technology under the aegis of JIS Group, featuring an IEEE-Sponsored Technical Program.

6000+
Students
200+
Faculty
25K+
Alumni
Industry-Academia Collaboration
Strengthening the bridge between academic research and industry application
Ethical AI Practices
Promoting responsible, transparent, and inclusive AI development
Innovation Showcase
Student AI prototypes, startup booths, and technology exhibitions
Skill Development
Enhancing placement opportunities and building future-ready professionals
Distinguished Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Industry leaders, researchers, and visionaries driving the future of Artificial Intelligence

Prof. Amlan Chakrabarti
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Amlan Chakrabarti
Professor & Director
A.K. Choudhury School of IT, University of Calcutta | Visiting Professor, Dept. of AI, IIT Kharagpur
Manojit Sengupta
Industry Leader
Manojit Sengupta
Delivery Centre Head
Eastern Region, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Mr. Subhamoy Chakraborti
Media Technology
Mr. Subhamoy Chakraborti
Chief Technical Officer
ABP Pvt Ltd
Dr. Hena Ray
Research Expert
Dr. Hena Ray
Joint Director, Scientist-F
C-DAC Kolkata
Dr. Swagatam Das
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Swagatam Das
Prof-In-Charge- Computer & Communication Sciences division & Prof Electronics & Communication Sciences Unit
ISI -Kolkata
Dr. Rishi Jain
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Rishi Jain
AI Expert, Program Director, Global Innovation Internship Program, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology (FAST)
AIT- Bangkok
Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Son
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Son
Vice Rector, School of Information and Communication Technology
Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Rohit Sarkar
Keynote Speaker
Rohit Sarkar
Co-Founder
Distronix
Dr. Debayan Ganguly
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Debayan Ganguly
WBGS, OSD and Ex-officio Deputy Director, Directorate of Technical Education
Government of West Bengal
Dr. Debashis De
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Debashis De
Professor- Dept of CSE
MAKAUT, Govt. of WB
Dr. Tuhin Banik
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Tuhin Banik
CEO & Founder Director- Thatware, Forbes DGEMs 200
Alumni Batch 2017
Mr. Bidyut Majumdar
Moderator
Mr. Bidyut Majumdar
Dy. Director-Business Development
JIS Group
Dr. Indranil Mitra
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Indranil Mitra
Partner- PwC- AI, Gen AI, Advanced Analytics
PwC- AI
Prof. Surajit Ghosh
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Surajit Ghosh
Regionsl Researcher: Integrated water data science expert, International Water Management Institute
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Mr. Partha Sengupta
Keynote Speaker
Mr. Partha Sengupta
Sr. Vice President
ITC Ltd
Prof. Ansuman Banerjee
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Ansuman Banerjee
Professor- Advanced Computer & Microelectronics Unit
ISI, Kolkata
Dr. Tapas Kumar Bandyopadhyay
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Tapas Kumar Bandyopadhyay
Professor Incharge IPR and IR
IIT Kharagpur
Dr. Rajat Kumar Pal
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Rajat Kumar Pal
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
University of Calcutta
Ms. Sarika Agarwal
Speaker
Ms. Sarika Agarwal
Entrepreneur
ASC Consulting
Mr. Pickon Majumdar
Speaker
Mr. Pickon Majumdar
MATLAB Application Engineer
ELMAX Systems and Solutions
Dr. Dipan Sahu
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Dipan Sahu
Assistant Innovation Director
Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, AICTE
Mr. Dhrubajyoti Das
Keynote Speaker
Mr. Dhrubajyoti Das
Delivery Head
CBG Retail UK EMEA India - TCS
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Dr. Anasua Sarkar
Judge
Dr. Anasua Sarkar
Associate Professor - CSE
Jadavpur University & Chair, IEEE CS
7-8 April, 2026 | NIT Campus
Mr. Arijit Das
Industry Speaker
Mr. Arijit Das
Co-founder & Director
Aeonix Research and Innovations LLP
7-8 April, 2026 | NIT Campus
Event Agenda

Summit Schedule

Two days packed with keynotes, panel discussions, technical sessions, and hands-on competitions

Thematic Tracks

Explore the AI Frontier

Six comprehensive tracks covering the most impactful areas of Artificial Intelligence

Track 01
Generative AI & Enterprise Applications
  • LLMs & AI Agents
  • Enterprise Automation
  • AI-driven Decision Intelligence
  • AI for Business Optimization
Track 02
AI in Banking, Finance & Business
  • AI-powered Risk Assessment
  • FinTech & Algorithmic Trading
  • Fraud Detection & Governance
  • AI & Web 3.0 Integration
Track 03
AI in Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • AI in Medical Diagnostics & Imaging
  • Predictive Healthcare Analytics
  • AI-driven Drug Discovery
  • Ethical AI in Clinical Decision Support
Track 04
AI for Smart Infrastructure, Robotics & Agriculture
  • AI in Smart Cities & Civil Engineering
  • AI-powered Drone Technology
  • Robotics & Industrial Automation
  • AI in Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming
Track 05
AI & Cybersecurity Governance
  • Deepfake Detection
  • AI for Threat Intelligence
  • Responsible AI Frameworks
  • Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance
Track 06
AI in Education & Skill Development
  • AI Curriculum Transformation
  • GenAI Tools for Teaching & Learning
  • Personalized Learning Systems
  • AI Career Roadmap for Gen Z
Summit Goals

What We Aim to Achieve

Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration through MoUs and partnership pipelines
Showcase Student Innovation & Research with AI prototypes and competitions
Facilitate Startup & Incubation Ecosystem through innovation expos
Enhance Placement & Skill Development Opportunities for students
Promote Responsible & Ethical AI Practices aligned with India's AI Mission
Position NiT as a Regional AI Knowledge Hub in Eastern India
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