The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), established in 1987 as a Society under Societies Registration Act 1860, is India’s premier body of distinguished engineers, technologists, and engineer-scientists. It promotes the advancement and application of engineering, technology, and related sciences to address challenges of national importance and provides a platform for strategic planning and technological solutions for the country’s development. Since 2013, INAE has organized the annual Engineers Conclave in collaboration with leading national organizations such as DAE, DoS, DRDO, CSIR, IITs, and other major engineering institutions. Each conclave focuses on two themes—one related to the host institution and another addressing a significant societal challenge requiring engineering intervention. The conclave serves as a forum for discussing national priorities in engineering, technology, innovation, and human resource development, while generating actionable recommendations and engineering solutions for policymakers and industry.
The INAE Engineers Conclave 2026, being jointly organized by INAE and IIT Hyderabad, will mark the 13th edition of this prestigious annual event, bringing together eminent engineers, scientists, industry leaders, and young professionals to deliberate on emerging technologies and sustainable solutions for national development.
Coordinator: Prof. Sireesh Saride, IIT Hyderabad
Sub-Themes
(i) Sustainable Manufacturing
(ii) Waste-to-Wealth
(iii) Energy
(iv) Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation
Coordinator: Prof. Vineeth N Balasubramanian, IIT Hyderabad
Sub-Themes
(i) Reimagining Engineering Education for an AI-Driven India
(ii) Towards Viksit Bharat 2047: Building India's AI-Ready Engineering Workforce
(iii) Education for All: AI for Inclusive and Equitable Engineering Education
(iv) From Pilots to Scale: Policy and Practice of AI-enabled Engineering Education
Conclave
| Date | Program |
|---|---|
| 10 October 2026 | Inaugural Ceremony, Plenary Talks, Parallel Technical Sessions on the Two Themes and Poster Presentations |
| 11 October 2026 | Plenary Talks, Parallel Technical Sessions on the Two Themes, Panel Discussions, Valedictory Session |
Mr. J.D. Patil, FNAE
President, INAE
Prof. B. S. Murty, FNAE
Director, IIT Hyderabad
Prof. Kirti Chandra Sahu, FNAE
IIT Hyderabad
Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad (Co-Chair)
Mr. J.D. Patil, President, INAE (Co-Chair)
Dr. S. Somanath, Vice-President, INAE
Dr. G. Madhusudhan Reddy, FNAE, Chairperson, INAE Hyderabad Chapter
Dr. Jagannath Nayak, FNAE, INAE Hyderabad Chapter
Dr. Jaiteerth R. Joshi, FNAE, INAE Hyderabad Chapter
Prof. K. V. L. Subramaniam, FNAE, IIT Hyderabad
Prof. Kiran Kumar Kuchi, FNAE, IIT Hyderabad
Prof. K. Siva Kumar, FNAE, IIT Hyderabad
Prof. Vineeth N. Balasubramanian, FNAE IIT Hyderabad
Prof. Kirti Chandra Sahu, FNAE (Convener)
Prof. K Bhanu Sankara Rao, FNAE (INAE Hyderabad Chapter)
Lt. Col. Shobhit Rai (Retd), Offg Executive Director, INAE
Ms. Pratigya Laur, Research Officer, INAE
Dr. Sai Rama Krishna Malladi (Finance and Sponsorship)
Dr. Muvvala Gopinath (Food, Transport and Accommodation)
Dr. Lakshmana D. Chandrala (Food, Transport and Accommodation)
Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan (Publication)
Dr. Saurav Khuttiya Deori (Publication)
Dr. Shourya Dutta Gupta (Registration, Hall Management and Photography)
Dr. Gaurav Sharma (Registration, Hall Management and Photography)
Dr. Prakhar Gupta (Cultural Program)
Dr. Rashmi Singh (Cultural Program)
Conclave Convener
Prof. Kirti Chandra Sahu
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Email: inaeconclave2026@iith.ac.in
Location: Convention Centre, IITH