IDEAS
Technology Innovation Hub
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
3rd IDEASync Industry Connect Meet 2026
25th March 2026 | 11AM - 5:30PM
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
Prof. Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay (ISI)
Sameer Sharma, Executive Director, NTPC
RVN Vishweshwar, Director (Finance), HCL
Prof. Utpal Garain (ISI)
Deb Majumder (IBM)
Kripadyuti Sarkar (AmbujaNeotia)
Dr. Sourav Chakrabortty (NSO)
Dr. Indranil Mitra (PwC)
Dr. Arpan Pal (TCS Research)
Kripadyuti Sarkar (Ambuja Neotia)
Dr. Dipankar Chakrabarti (CtoEC)
Souvik Saha Bhowmik (IBM)
Dr. Kaushik Dey (Ericsson)
Sandeep Dey (LTI Mindtree)
Arnab Basu (Yancha)
..... and others
Download Program Schedule. Seats are strictly by invitation.
Supported By:
IDEASync 2026 will feature a Startup Showcase highlighting promising startups working in Data Science, AI/ML, and related technology domains.
Registration for startups is closed.
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