Welcome to the

INAE Engineers Conclave 2026

October 10–11, 2026

Organised by

Indian National Academy of Engineering

&

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

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About the INAE Engineers Conclave

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.

Technical Themes

Theme I : Climate Change & Sustainability

Coordinator: Prof. Sireesh Saride, IIT Hyderabad


Sub-Themes

(i) Sustainable Manufacturing

(ii) Waste-to-Wealth

(iii) Energy

(iv) Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation

Theme II : AI in Engineering Education

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

Important Dates

September 15, 2026

Registration Deadline

Registration Open

October 10-11, 2026

Conclave

Program Schedule

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

Committee

Co-Chairs

Mr. J.D. Patil, FNAE
President, INAE

Prof. B. S. Murty, FNAE
Director, IIT Hyderabad

Convener

Prof. Kirti Chandra Sahu, FNAE
IIT Hyderabad

Program Advisory Committee


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

Organising Committee


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)


Contact Us

Conclave Convener

Prof. Kirti Chandra Sahu
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Email: inaeconclave2026@iith.ac.in

Location: Convention Centre, IITH