IDEAS - Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics and Science Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub @ Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
Funded by (NM-ICPS), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
3rd IDEASync Industry Connect Meet 2026
25th March 2026
Marriott By Fairfield, Newtown, Kolkata
Theme for IDEASync 2026
"Data and AI – The Myths the Challenges and Opportunities for Industry"
"IDEASync is a premier platform where industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators come together to shape what's next. Beyond the buzzwords lies a world of real problems, untapped potential, and transformative opportunity. Join the minds driving meaningful progress in Data Analytics, LLMs, and Agentic AI — and be part of the conversations that matter."
Keynote Speeches
Experience Sharing
Demo Sessions
Tech Talks
Startup Showcase
Networking
Speakers / Panelists
S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY (Keynote Speaker)
Prof. Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay (ISI)
Dr. Indranil Mitra (PwC)
Dr. Arpan Pal (TCS Research)
Sourav Das (PTA)
Dr. Dipankar Chakrabarti (CtoEC)
Souvik Saha Bhowmik (IBM)
Dr. Kaushik Dey (Ericsson)
Sandeep Dey (LTI Mindtree)
Arnab Basu (Yancha)
Prof. Utpal Garain (ISI)
Amitava Bandyopadhyay
..... and others
Seats are strictly by invitation. If you are a Data Startup and wish to participate, please fill up the registration form below.
IDEASync 2026 will feature a Startup Showcase highlighting promising startups working in Data Science, AI/ML, and related technology domains.
If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the application form.
Selected startups will be given 10 minutes of stage time to present and demonstrate their product or solution. Based on an audience poll, the “Most Innovative Startup” will receive a special certificate of recognition.
Startups that are not selected for the stage presentation are still welcome to attend the event as participants, where they will have opportunities to network with industry leaders and share their product literature with attendees.
IDEASync Industry Connect Meet 2026 is an initiative by IDEAS Foundation, Technology Innovation Hub of the Indian Statistical Institute