Humans,
Machines &
Meaning

Where Industry, Innovation & Intuition Converge

Join us on July 25, 2025, at the heart of India’s tech capital — Electronics City, Bengaluru — for the second edition of the summit that explores how purpose-driven technology is shaping the future of industry, society, and humanity.

Humans, Machines & Meaning

Where Industry, Innovation & Intuition Converge

In The News

25 July 2025

9 AM to 6:30 PM

The Oterra,
Electronics City, Bengaluru

About the Summit

The ELCIA Tech Summit 2025, hosted by the Electronics City Industries Association, returns with the powerful theme: “Humans, Machines and Meaning 2.0.” Building on the success of last year’s summit, this edition delves deeper into how emerging technologies—Physical AI, Robotics, Semiconductors, and beyond—are reshaping not just how we work, but why we work.

Held in the innovation hub of Electronics City, the summit will bring together industry pioneers, tech leaders, policy-makers, and startups to spark dialogue, showcase breakthroughs, and forge collaborations. Expect a day filled with provocative keynotes, power panels, startup showcases, and networking with the ecosystem’s best minds.

25 July 2025

9 AM to 6:30 PM

The Oterra,
Electronics City, Bengaluru

Together, let’s explore the next frontier—where
human ingenuity meets machine intelligence to create a lasting impact.

This is for you

Engage with experts, discover new trends, network with your future collaborators, and drive the next era of technology.

Policy Makers & Thinkers

We need experts to lead the way! Engage with pioneering thought leaders, drive discussions on cutting-edge technologies, and influence policy frameworks. This summit is an opportunity to lead the charge in innovation, connect.

Leaders of Large, Medium & Small

We want to see you succeed! Discover transformative technologies, explore collaboration opportunities, and learn from industry trailblazers. Unlock growth potential by connecting with peers and innovators across the tech spectrum.

Executives from Public Enterprises

Lead with innovation in the public sector. Delve into discussions on policy, innovation, and public-private partnerships. Collaborate with industry leaders and policymakers to harness technology for public good and improve efficiency.

Academic Leaders

Academic leaders should take advantage of the Summit, engage with thought leaders, learn about the newest technological advancements, and grow their professional networks.

This is for you

Engage with experts, discover new trends, network with your future collaborators, and drive the next era of technology.

Policy Makers & Thinkers

Executives from Public Enterprises

Leaders of Large, Medium & Small

Academic Leaders

Academic leaders should take advantage of the Summit, engage with thought leaders, learn about the newest technological advancements, and grow their professional networks.

This is for you

Engage with experts, discover new trends, network with your future collaborators, and drive the next era of technology.

In the Spotlight

Disruptive Technologies

Showcasing the latest breakthroughs in fields like Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Robotics, and more.

Experience Zone

Display of Innovative Technological Solutions to inspire the attendees.

Networking & Collaboration

Opportunities for strategic partnerships, networking avenues, and entrepreneurial endeavors for organization and individuals.

Our Speakers

Kris Gopalakrishnan

Chairman, Axilor Ventures

Sharad Sharma

Co-Founder, iSPIRT Foundation

Mahendra Patil

National Head Robot Sales, FANUC India

Dr. Nagahanumaiah

Director, CMTI

Sreekanta Aradhya B

Technical Director - Edge as Service, NTT Data

Dr. V Veerappan

Co-founder and President, Tessolve Semiconductor & Chairman, ELCITA

Dr. Venkat Padmanabhan

Managing Director,
Microsoft Research India

Vikalp Sahni

Founder & CEO Eka.Care, Volunteer Architect AarogyaSetu, Co-Founder & Ex-CTO Goibibo

Dr. Kumar N Sivarajan

Co-Founder and CTO, Tejas Networks

Shreya Krishnan

Managing Director, AnitaB.org India

Arun Jagannathan

Chief Cyborg, The Cyborg Mindset Program

Dr. S Devarajan

Senior Vice President, TVS

Govind Yadav

Engineering Fellow, Honeywell

Ravikiran Annaswamy

Co-founder and CEO, Numocity

A Vaidyanathan

Founder and Managing Director, PAQs & President, ELCIA Cluster

Dr. Asokan Sundarrajan

Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor, Department of Instrumentation & Applied Physics, IISc

Sridhar Dhulipala

Principal Advisor, UIDAI

Mohan Gupta

Vice President, ShareChat

Malthi SS

Co-Founder, SparkProd

Sundararaman Ganapathiraman

Chief Scientist & Head – Wipro Research, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering

Prof. Amaresh Chakrabarti

Senior Professor and Chair, Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM, earlier CPDM) at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Prof. Dinesh Babu Jayagopi

Professor, Head of Data Science and AI, Faculty-in-charge Placements, IIIT Bangalore

Swathi Shyam Sunder

Research Group Head, Data and Artificial Intellegence, Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.

Victor Sundararaj

Associate Vice President, Infosys

Satish Grampurohit

Co-Founder & CEO, Cogniquest

Dr. Sirous Etemadi

Technical Plant Manager, Bosch Mobility Electronics

Nandini B

Director, Tescom

Seetharam M R

Director, Co-founder, Synthesis Winding Technologies

Satyakam Mohanty

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Wyser

Klaas Oskam

CEO & Managing Director India, DC Advisory

Kavitha Garla

Curator, ELCIA Tech Summit 2025

Chinmay Ananda

Master of Ceremonies,
ELCIA Tech Summit 2025

Event Agenda

ELCIA Tech Summit 2025 is an all-inclusive and growth-oriented gathering for companies, related sectors, and individuals.

Time

Session

Speakers

Time:

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Session:

Keynote

Registration

Time:

9:30 – 9:45 AM

Session:

Inaugural Address:

“Opening Ceremony and Welcome by ELCIA Leadership”

Time:

9:45 – 10:15 AM

Session:

Keynote

“Innovation from Electronics City to the World”

Speakers:

Kris Gopalakrishnan
Chairman, Axilor Ventures

Time:

10:15 – 11:00 AM

Session:

CXO Panel:

“The Rise of Physical AI – Robotics, Sensors, and
India’s Manufacturing Mojo”

Speakers:

Mr. Mahendra Patil
National Head Robot Sales, FANUC India

Dr. Nagahanumaiah
Director, CMTI

Mr. Sreekanta Aradhya B
Technical Director – Edge as Service, NTT Data

Mr. Satyakam Mohanty
Managing Partner, Wyser (Moderator)

Time:

11:00 – 11:45 AM

Session:

Expert Panel:

“Building Smart Infrastructure for India’s Strategic Tech Future”

Speakers:

Dr. V Veerappan
Co-founder and President, Tessolve Semiconductor & Chairman, ELCITA

Dr. Sirous Etemadi
Technical Plant Manager, Bosch Mobility Electronics

Mr. Klaas Oskam
CEO & Managing Director India, DC Advisory

Ms. Nandini B
Director, Tescom (Moderator)

Time:

11:45 – 12:15 PM

Session:

Fireside Chat:

“AI and Tech from India to the world”

Speakers:

Dr. Venkat Padmanabhan
Managing Director, Microsoft Research India

Ms. Swathi Shyam Sunder
Research Group Head, Data and Artificial Intellegence, Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.

Time:

12:15 – 1:00 PM

Session:

Expert Panel:

“From R&D to GDP – India’s Make-and-Innovate Moment”

Speakers:

Mr. Vikalp Sahni
Founder & CEO, Eka.Care; Volunteer Architect, AarogyaSetu; Co-Founder & Ex-CTO, Goibibo

Dr. Kumar N Sivarajan
Co-Founder and CTO, Tejas Networks

Mr. Seetharam M R
Co-Founder and Director, Synthesis Winding Technologies

Ms. Shreya Krishnan
Managing Director, AnitaB.org India (Moderator)

Time:

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Session:

Networking Lunch & Innovation Zone

Speakers:

Time:

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Session:

Interactive Session:

“Build It Live: AI in Action”

Speakers:

Mr. Arun Jagannathan
Founder, The Cyborg Mindset

Time:

2:30 – 4:00 PM

Session:

Sector Spotlights:

“The Four Quarters”
1. Smart Manufacturing with AI
2. Innovation in Aerospace & Defence
3. Energy Intelligence in the EV Ecosystem
4. India’s Sensor Blueprint

Speakers:

Dr. S Devarajan
Senior Vice President, TVS

Mr. Govind Yadav
Engineering Fellow, Honeywell

Mr. Ravikiran Annaswamy
Co-founder and CEO, Numocity

Dr. Asokan Sundarrajan
Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor, Department of Instrumentation & Applied Physics, IISc

Mr. A Vaidyanathan
Founder & CEO, Personal Air Quality Systems & President, ELCIA Cluster (Moderator)

Time:

4:00 – 4:15 PM

Session:

Tea Break and Networking

Time:

4:15 – 5:00 PM

Session:

Expert Panel:

“Skilling for the Age of AI – Are We Ready for Industry 5.0?”

Speakers:

Mr. Victor Sundararaj
Associate Vice President, Infosys

Prof. Amaresh Chakrabarti
Senior Professor and Chair, Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM, earlier CPDM) at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Prof. Dinesh Babu Jayagopi
Professor, Head of Data Science and AI, Faculty-in-charge Placements, IIIT Bangalore

Mr. Satish Grampurohit
Co-Founder & CEO, Cogniquest (Moderator)

Time:

5:00 – 5:30 PM

Session:

Closing Keynote:

“The Human + Machine Alliance in India’s AI powered manufacturing landscape”

Speakers:

Mr. Sundararaman Ganapathiraman
Chief Scientist and Head – Research & Infrastructure Engineering, Wipro

Time:

5:30 – 6:15 PM

Session:

Recognition Ceremony:

“Hackathon Prize Distribution and Closing Remarks”

Time:

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Session:

Bangalore Paradigm:

“A powerful conversation on Bengaluru’s role in shaping India’s innovation DNA”

Speakers:

Mr. Sharad Sharma
Co-Founder, iSPIRT Foundation

Ms. Malthi SS
CEO, SparkProd (Moderator)

Inspiration Guaranteed

Leave with fresh ideas, actionable insights, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Inspiration Guaranteed

Leave with fresh ideas, actionable insights, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Back by Popular Demand!

The ELCIA Next-Gen Innovative Tech Hackathon returns. We’re providing a global platform for students and startups to develop solutions that matter. Finalists will be rewarded at the summit with cash prizes, mentorship, and a chance to turn prototypes into products.

Are you ready to hack for good?