Bengaluru, 7th March 2026: The Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) convened industry leaders, researchers and technology professionals for FUTUREFORGE 2026 | The Tech Conclave on 7th March 2026 at the JAIN Global Campus in Bengaluru. Held under the theme “Designing Tomorrow’s Machines, Minds and Microchips,” the conclave brought together experts and students to discuss emerging developments shaping sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductor technology, electric mobility and aerospace engineering.

The programme featured four panel discussions designed to provide students with perspectives from professionals working at the forefront of technology development.

The first session examined Agentic AI systems, exploring the opportunities and risks associated with autonomous artificial intelligence. Moderated by Dr. K. Manivannan, Professor and Head of the Department of Information Science and Engineering, the panel included Mr. Ganesh (Western Digital), Mr. Ramani Kanta Sarangi (PwC), Mr. Sandeep Gangadharan (EY), Mr. Shanti Ranjan Dash (Coforge) and Mr. Saurabh (Fractal Analytics). Discussions focused on the growing role of intelligent automation in enterprise decision-making and the importance of responsible deployment and governance frameworks.

The second panel addressed security challenges in the era of Large Language Models (LLMs). Moderated by Dr. Kamlesh Tiwari, Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the discussion featured cybersecurity professionals including Mr. H. S. Pavan Kumar, Mr. Vijay Tirumala, Mr. Ashish Mudgal and Mr. Anil Kumar Agarwal. Panelists highlighted evolving cyber threats, the risks associated with AI-powered platforms and the need for stronger safeguards for data and digital infrastructure.

The third session focused on India’s electronics transformation, particularly semiconductor manufacturing and next-generation electric vehicle batteries. Moderated by Dr. Vasudha Hegde, Professor and Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, the panel included experts from QpiAI and Space Energy Systems who discussed developments linked to the country’s India Semiconductor Mission and advancements in energy storage technologies.

The final panel examined the role of digital twin technology and artificial intelligence in aircraft design. Moderated by Dr. Sudhir Sastry, Professor and Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, the discussion included professionals from MSC Software, Fluidyn, AquaAirX, Expleo Group and Centum Electronics. Panelists explored how AI-driven simulation and advanced modelling are influencing aircraft design, predictive maintenance and aerospace system optimisation.

The conclave concluded with an interactive session where students engaged directly with the speakers, gaining insights into technological trends, industry expectations and emerging career pathways across engineering domains.