DAY 1 Program

TimeTrack/Session
08:00 AM-08:30 AMRegistration
08:30 AM-09:30 AMBreakfast
09:30 AM-10:30 AMInaugural Ceremony
10:30 AM-11:00 AMNetworking
11:00 AM-11:40 AMKeynote Address
11:40 AM-12:20 PMLeadership Session
12:20 PM-01:00 PMMOVE India Initative
01:00 PM-02:00 PMLunch Break
02:00 PM-03:00 PMEntrepreneurial Meet-Up   |
Networking Session            |
ACEI Startup Pitching
Competition Finale
03:00 PM-04:00 PMPanel Dissucssion
04:00PM-06:00 PMWorkshop: AR/VR
06:00 PM-06:30 PMHigh Tea and Networking
06:30 PM-07:30 PMBreak
07:30 PM-09:00 PMCultural Night and Garba
09:00 PM-09:30 PMGala Dinner

DAY 2 Program

TimeTrack/Session
08:30 AM - 09:30 AMYoga & Mindfulness
09:30 AM - 10:30 AMBreakfast
10:30 AM - 11:15 PMSession on AI Tools
11:15 AM - 12:00 PMSession on Vehicular Technology
12:00 PM - 01:00 PMHackX Final Round
01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch Break
02:00 PM - 03:30 PMTeam Building/Management Games“Restore & Refocus” – Mandala Art
03:30 PM - 04:30 PMValedictory Ceremony
DAY 1 Program — 24th October 2026
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Registration and Summit Onboarding

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

Breakfast

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Inaugural Ceremony ⓘ

Featuring distinguished guests and leadership: Prof. Prerna Gaur, Sh. Deepak Mathur, Prof. Chirag Paunwala, Dr. Ken Sugiyama, Dr. Vikas Kishor Desai, Sh. Ashish Vakil, Prof. Kiran Pandya, Prof. Anupam Shukla, and Prof. Hiren Patel.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Keynote Address — Leadership Session: Catalyse ⓘ

Keynote and visionary leadership address featuring Dr. Vikas Kishor Desai, Bhishakha Jain, and Dr. Ken, offering insights into leadership, resilience, and actionable strategies for tomorrow.

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

MOVE India Truck Session ⓘ

Session led by Dr. Sadhana Attavar, IEEE India Council Track Co-Chair.

11:40 AM - 11:50 AM

Break

11:50 AM - 01:00 PM

Easy and Lazy Technical Writing ⓘ

"Solid logic to invoke an Aha-Experience", an insightful presentation by Dr. Ken Sugiyama.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch Break

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Parallel Sessions

Track A
VentureVerse: YP Startup Meetup & Entrepreneurship Expo ⓘ

An exhibition-style meetup bringing together Young Professionals, entrepreneurs, startups, and student innovators for an engaging exchange of ideas, products, and entrepreneurial experiences. The event will feature poster presentations, product demonstrations, networking opportunities, and interactions with an expert jury panel comprising industry professionals and experienced entrepreneurs.

Track B
MOVE Demonstration ⓘ

Interactive demonstration showcasing the IEEE MOVE emergency response vehicle, disaster communication technologies, and outreach equipment.

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Confluence ⓘ

Thought-provoking dialogue with leaders including Kamlesh Yagnik, Kiran Pandya, Nirav Mandir, Chetan Patel, and Prerna Gaur. Moderated by Prof. Usha Mehta.

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Membership Drive

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Parallel Sessions

Track A
Immersify: Hands-on AR/VR Workshop ⓘ

An immersive, hands-on workshop exploring Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies by Melzo with practical live demonstrations and interactive learning modules.

Track B
Chapter Chair Conclave ⓘ

A dedicated conclave bringing together IEEE Chapter Chairs for strategic discussion and planning.

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

High Tea and Networking

07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Cultural Night and Garba ⓘ

Celebrating India's heritage and Gujarat's iconic Garba. Features music, dance, and cultural performances followed by open Garba for all summit attendees.

09:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Gala Dinner

DAY 2 Program — 25th October 2026
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

Yoga & Mindfulness ⓘ

A morning wellness session focused on mindfulness, breathing exercises, and stress relief to prepare attendees for an energetic day. Led by Ms. Neeta Chapatwala & Ms. Beena Sheth.

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakfast

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

AI Catalyst: Empowering the Future with Intelligent Tools ⓘ

Expert-led technical session by Dr. Bhautik Vaghasiya on cutting-edge AI tools, automation, and practical applications in modern engineering and workflows.

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Parallel Sessions

Track A
HackX Final Round ⓘ

Final round project evaluations and poster presentations for the HackX hackathon before the expert jury panel.

Track B
Engineering Dreams into the Metaverse ⓘ

From Vision to Impact. Interactive virtual knowledge session and expert discussion led by Dr. Jeewika Ranaweera.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch Break

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Parallel Sessions

Track A
Synergy: Team Building & Management Games ⓘ

Interactive session led by Feni Champaneria (CDP) designed to foster team communication, dynamic strategy, problem-solving, and peer collaboration.

Track B
Restore & Refocus – Mandala Art ⓘ

A creative mindfulness and art therapy session allowing attendees to restore focus through Mandala art.

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Valedictory Ceremony ⓘ

Concluding remarks, HackX hackathon prize distribution, Quiz prize distribution, and the summit feedback session.