Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers across the following six technical tracks. Each track is managed by confirmed Track Chairs and reviewed by domain specialists.
Track 01
AI/ML for Industrial Applications
Focuses on advanced machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence methods tailored for smart manufacturing, quality assurance, and industrial process optimization.
Topics & Keywords:
Deep Learning in Manufacturing
Predictive Maintenance
Computer Vision for QC
Generative AI for Engineering
Reinforcement Learning
Industrial Anomaly Detection
Intelligent Supply Chain
Track Chairs:
• Dr. Pallavi Chavan — NMIMS Mumbai
• Dr. Vinod Kimbahune — Professor, BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Track 02
Industrial Informatics & Industrial IoT
Covers industrial internet of things (IIoT), cyber-physical systems, industrial middleware, edge-cloud data pipelines, and interoperability protocols in Industry 4.0/5.0.
Topics & Keywords:
IIoT Architectures
Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
Edge & Fog Computing
Digital Twins
OPC UA Interoperability
Smart Factory Wireless
Industrial Cyber-Security
Track Chairs:
• Dr. Mithun Mukherjee — BITS Dubai
• Dr. Ganesh D. Bhutkar — Professor, BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Track 03
Robotics & Automation
Pertains to industrial robotic manipulators, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robots (cobots), mechatronic control, and human-robot interaction in smart shops.
Topics & Keywords:
Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Motion Planning & Kinematics
Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
Mechatronics
Flexible Manufacturing
Robot Vision Systems
Track Chairs:
• Dr. Amol Madane — Principal / Director - Data Sciences, LTI Mindtree, Pune
• Dr. Laxmi Anand Bewoor — Associate Professor, BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Track 04
Data Science & Computational Intelligence for Industry
Addresses industrial big data analytics, swarm intelligence, neural-fuzzy models, evolutionary computation, and knowledge graphs for complex industrial decision-making.
Topics & Keywords:
Industrial Big Data
Evolutionary Algorithms
Neural & Fuzzy Systems
Swarm Intelligence
Knowledge Graphs
High-Dimensional Analytics
Decision Support Systems
Track Chairs:
• Dr. Prachi Joshi — DES, Pune University, Pune
• Dr. Geeta Navale — Professor, BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Track 05
Sensors, Instrumentation & Signal Processing
Focuses on novel smart sensor transducers, condition monitoring, non-destructive testing (NDT), sensor fusion, and digital signal processing for industrial diagnostics.
Topics & Keywords:
Smart Sensors & Transducers
Condition Monitoring
Vibration & Acoustic Signal Processing
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Industrial Instrumentation
Sensor Fusion
DSP Algorithms
Track Chairs:
• Dr. Amol V. Dhumane — Associate Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune
• Dr. Vijaykumar S. Bidve — Professor, BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Track 06
Control Systems & Embedded Systems
Covers advanced nonlinear and adaptive control, embedded AI (TinyML), real-time operating systems (RTOS), system-on-chip architectures, and microcontroller automation.
Topics & Keywords:
Nonlinear Control
Adaptive & Robust Control
Embedded AI (TinyML)
Real-Time OS (RTOS)
Microcontroller Automation
System-on-Chip (SoC)
Industrial Drives & Actuators
Track Chairs:
• Dr. Rajani Sajjan — Head of Dept. - Cloud Computing, MIT ADT University, Pune, Maharashtra
• Dr. Kapil Vhatkar — Associate Professor, BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
