Smt. Anandiben Patel
Hon'ble Governor, U.P.
Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak
Vice Chancellor, CSJMU, Kanpur
AI Innovation Summit
Exploring Groundbreaking Advancements in Generative AI, Robotics & Ethical Technology
AI Manthan 2.0✦
AI Manthan 2.0 is the premier Artificial Intelligence forum hosted by Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. The event serves as a collaborative platform for academic researchers, tech industry giants, startup founders, and students to discuss key shifts in Generative AI, machine learning, and the socio-ethical impact of artificial intelligence.
Summit Tracks & Focus Areas
✦Explore the core themes of academic discussion and technical innovation
Bridging Academic Research & Industry Innovation
Hosted by Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, this summit defines the key pathways that will bring artificial intelligence directly into academics, governance, and research development.
Future-Ready Academic Curriculum
Restructuring learning pathways to arm students with modern tools.
Smart Governance & Automation
Leveraging machine learning for smart policymaking and efficiency.
- AI-Enabled Teaching, Learning & Assessment.
- Intelligent University Governance & Administration.
- Research, Innovation & Knowledge Discovery.
- Curriculum Transformation & Future-Ready Skills.
- Academic Analytics & Institutional Decision-Making.
- Digital Campuses & AI Infrastructure.
- Industry-Academia Collaboration.
- Responsible, Ethical & Secure AI.
Keynote Speakers
Tentative Speakers List
Dr. Aditya Nigam
IIT Mandi
IIT Kanpur PhD alumnus & Head of MANAS Lab at IIT Mandi. Leading researcher in biometrics, computer vision, deep learning, and medical imaging.
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Shri Alok Kumar III (IAS)
Govt of UP
1998-batch IAS officer leading UP's IT & Electronics Department and Nodal Officer driving Uttar Pradesh's $1 Trillion Economy initiative.
Dr. Alok Sharma
Dr. Lal PathLabs
Dr. Alok Sharma is an expert renal pathologist leading electron microscopy and R&D at Dr. Lal PathLabs, specializing in complex kidney pathology diagnostics and clinical laboratory research.
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Prof. Amey Karkare
IIT Kanpur
Head of Computer Science at IIT Kanpur. Creator of Prutor & SATHEE intelligent learning portals, specializing in AI compiler design & programming education.
Dr. Amit Kumar Dey
Doctors AI Education and Research Foundation
Dr. Amit Kumar Dey is a physician and Founder Chair of Doctors AI Education and Research Foundation, specializing in medical AI literacy, clinical innovation, and healthcare research.
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Dr. Amit Shukla
IIT Mandi
Imperial College London PhD alumnus & former Chair of CAIR at IIT Mandi. Researcher specializing in robotics, autonomous drones, and spatial AI.
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Dr. Amrit Tripathi (IAS)
Govt of UP
2008-batch IAS officer & JNU Biotechnology alumnus leading digital higher education governance, university innovation labs, and campus tech infrastructure.
Dr. Anil Rai
ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Anil Rai is a prominent agricultural scientist and ICT leader, recognized for advancing agricultural bioinformatics, statistical computing, and digital technology initiatives across India's agricultural research ecosystem.
Dr. Ayush Maheshwari
NVIDIA, India
Senior Research Scientist & Tech Leader at NVIDIA specializing in Deep Learning, Large Language Models, and AI Systems.
Dr. Boddupalli Maruthi Prasanna
BISA & CIMMYT
Dr. Boddupalli Maruthi Prasanna is an internationally renowned agricultural scientist leading BISA and CIMMYT initiatives, specializing in maize breeding, plant genetics, and global food security.
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Prof. C. Patvardhan
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Director of DEI Agra & IISc Bangalore alumnus. Pioneering researcher with 300+ publications in soft computing, quantum algorithms, and neural networks.
Dr. Deepika Mishra
AIIMS Delhi
Dr. Deepika Mishra is a Professor of Oral Pathology at CDER, AIIMS New Delhi, specializing in oral oncology, diagnostic histopathology, and head and neck pathology research.
Dr. Dinesh M.S.
Healthcare AI Research
Pioneering healthcare AI researcher bringing deep learning and computer vision to clinical diagnostics, digital pathology, and medical devices.
Dr. Dwijesh Chandra Mishra
ICAR-IASRI
Dr. Dwijesh Chandra Mishra is a Senior Scientist at ICAR-IASRI, specializing in agricultural bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning, and statistical genomics for crop improvement.
Dr. Girish Kumar Jha
ICAR-IASRI
Dr. Girish Kumar Jha is a distinguished Principal Scientist at ICAR-IASRI, specializing in agricultural bioinformatics, statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced data analytics in agriculture.
Dr. K.K. Chaturvedi
ICAR
Dr. K.K. Chaturvedi is a Principal Scientist at ICAR, specializing in agricultural informatics, computer applications in agriculture, software systems development, and digital data management.
Prof. Krithika Rangarajan
AIIMS New Delhi
Prof. Krithika Rangarajan is a radiologist and Associate Professor at AIIMS New Delhi, specializing in medical imaging, clinical AI deployment, and healthcare technology evaluation.
Prof. Malay Kishore Dutta
Amity University, Noida
Prof. Malay Kishore Dutta is Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor and Director of Amity Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Amity University, Noida specializing in Deep Learning, Computer vision, Generative AI, Multimodal AI and Medical Imaging.
Prof. Manindra Agrawal
IIT Kanpur
Director of IIT Kanpur, Fellow of the Royal Society, Padma Shri & Gödel Prize laureate. Co-inventor of the landmark AKS Primality Test algorithm.
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Dr. Mayurakshi Chaudhuri
FLAME University
Dr. Mayurakshi Chaudhuri is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Digital Humanities, Head of the Department of Social Sciences at FLAME University, and an ISA Board Member.
Dr. Mukesh Saini
IIT Ropar
Dr. Mukesh Saini is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at IIT Ropar, specializing in multimedia systems, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics.
Dr. Neelmani Mishra
Swami Rama Himalayan University
Dr. Neelmani is a Professor at the School of Science & Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University, specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced IoT technologies.
Prof. Partha Pratim Chakrabarti
IIT Kharagpur
Former Director of IIT Kharagpur & Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Laureate. Chief architect of National Digital Library of India (NDLI) & GIAN initiative.
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Paul
ICAR-IASRI
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Paul is a Principal Scientist and ICAR National Fellow at IASRI, specializing in statistical modeling, time-series forecasting, econometrics, and agricultural data analytics.
Prof. Sachchidanand Tripathi
IIT Kanpur
Prof. Sachchidanand Tripathi is a Professor at IIT Kanpur, specializing in atmospheric sciences, air quality monitoring networks, climate modeling, and environmental sensor development.
Mr. Sagar Maheshwari
My Bharat Kannauj
District Youth Officer at My Bharat Kannauj, leading youth engagement, Viksit Bharat Young Leader Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 initiatives, and youth leadership programs.
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
ICAR
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is an agricultural scientist at ICAR, leading digital advisory initiatives like Kisan Sarathi to empower farmers through ICT solutions, bioinformatics, and smart technologies.
Saurabh Rajpal
Saurabh Rajpal is a technology leader and engineer at Google, specializing in scalable software infrastructure, cloud architecture, and large-scale digital product development.
Dr. Sudhir M. Bobde (IAS)
Govt of UP
1990-batch IAS officer, former Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor of UP, with 35 years of senior public administration experience.
Prof. (Dr.) Suptendra Nath Sarbadhikari
Digital Health & Medical Education
Prof. (Dr.) Suptendra Nath Sarbadhikari is a distinguished Indian digital health expert and medical educator, renowned for advancing health informatics, medical education, and healthcare management across India.
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Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao
BITS Pilani & IIT Delhi
Group Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani & former Director of IIT Delhi. IEEE Fellow and Infosys Prize winner pioneering nanoelectronics & semiconductor IP.
Dr. Vasantha Kumar Venugopal
Clinical AI & Radiology
Dr. Vasantha Kumar Venugopal is a radiologist and clinical AI researcher specializing in oncology decision-support systems, regulatory validation, and integrating scalable AI into hospital workflows.
Vinayak Pathak
IIT Kanpur
AI researcher at IIT Kanpur specializing in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, and Medical Image Analysis.
Vishal Chahal
IBM Software Research & Development
Vishal Chahal leads the IBM Software Lab in India as the Vice President of engineering development and design. He drives innovation, product engineering, product management, and design across various units of IBM Software.
And Many More to Come...
Manthan Schedule
Detailed agenda of lectures, keynotes, and expert panel discussions — CSJMU Kanpur
Registration & Tea
Delegate check-in, registration, badge collection, and morning networking tea reception at VRLB Auditorium.
Registration & Tea
CSJM University, KanpurInaugural Ceremony
Dignitaries & Distinguished GuestsIntroduction to the Summit
Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak (CSJM University, Kanpur)Vision Address
Dr. Sudhir M. Bobde, IAS (OSD to Hon'ble Governor of UP)Plenary Talk-1
Prof. Manindra Agrawal (IIT Kanpur)Plenary Talk-2
Prof. Partha Pratim Chakrabarti (IIT Kharagpur)Plenary Talk-3
Shri Alok Kumar, IAS (IT & Electronics Department)Plenary Talk-4
Dr. Dinesh M. S. (Philips India & IIIT Allahabad)Lunch Break
Prof. C. PatwardhanDr. Mukesh SainiProf. Malay Kishore DuttaDr. Aditya NigamDr. Anil RaiProf. Suptendra Nath SarbadhikariShri Amrit Tripathi, IASDr. Dwijesh Chandra MishraProf. Krithika RangarajanDr. Mayurakshi ChaudhuriDr. Sanjeev KumarDr. Vasantha Kumar VenugopalTea Break
Prototype to Practice: AI Products for University Transformation
8 Enterprise AI Pioneers
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Showcase your innovation at AI Manthan 2.0 at CSJMU, Kanpur. We are selecting top AI startups/projects to exhibit their tech to investors, industry leaders, and policymakers.
Capturing Moments of Innovation & Excellence
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AI Manthan 2.0 Podcasts
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