Mr. Arpit Tandon
Arpit Tandon leads the delivery of Artificial Intelligence IP and implementation services in CGI's APAC Global
Delivery Centers of Excellence. With a deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, industry-specific use-cases and
AI economics, Arpit collaborates with global clients to advance their business objectives by leveraging
cutting-edge AI solutions responsibly.
Arpit has extensive experience in consulting, product strategy, go-to-market planning, and portfolio analysis
for enterprise-grade business platforms. His expertise in strategic planning and managing cross-functional
initiatives enables him to align high-impact technology solutions with critical business needs, driving
tangible results and competitive advantage.
Arpit views AI as more than just a technology disruptor. He sees it as a catalyst for transforming business
models, reimagining customer experiences, and developing future-ready talent.
Mr. Harneet Singh
Mr. Harneet Singh is an IIT Delhi alumni and 2xFounder. He is an entrepreneur with experience of building 5
companies, 12 products and running businesses from scratch. He is currently the Managing Director at
TechCurators, TC Group and leading a 500member team across 3 countries (US, UAE and India).
He bootstrapped TechCurators to 14MM$ ARR. Apart from that, Mr. Singh is an advocate of Generative AI
revolution and an avid investor in US and India. Healso sits on the Board of TransCurators and Rabbitt AI, a
London based AI company. He has earlier been a part of COO office at Wipro and been an active contributor in
various startups. He is also a Mentor and Advisor at Delhi University's Startup Incubation Fund. He is also a
regular contributor to various social initiatives like upskilling and financial literacy.
Dr. Kamal Das
Dr. Kamal Das, a distinguished Research Scientist at IBM Research, is renowned for his pioneering work at the
nexus of physical models, AI, and real-world data across diverse domains such as natural resources extraction,
renewable energy, and precision agriculture. Noteworthy contributions include developing a parallel 3D stress
simulator for O&G reservoirs, designing scalable Precision Agriculture solutions like the High-Resolution Soil
Moisture (HDSM) system, and advancing soil carbon estimation through multimodal data fusion techniques.
Additionally, he leads efforts in regional production risk assessment integrating extreme weather events and
modernizing renewable energy forecasting for enhanced accuracy. Dr. Das's expertise extends to mapping
atmospheric CO2 using remote sensing and AI, supporting sustainable planning and management. Recognized for
his achievements with numerous awards, patents, and a prolific publication record, Dr. Das continues to drive
innovation and push the boundaries of scientific research.
Prof. Dr. Francesco Flammini
Prof. Francesco Flammini is a highly accomplished Computer Engineer with an impressive academic and
professional background. He earned his M.D. in 2003 and PhD in 2006 from the University of Naples Federico II,
Italy. Over 15 years, he has contributed significantly to both private and public sectors.
Prof. Flammini held pivotal positions at Ansaldo STS (now Hitachi Rail) and IPZS (Italian State Mint and
Polygraphic Institute), where he led international projects in intelligent transportation, critical
infrastructure protection, and cybersecurity.
Since 2020, he has been a Full Professor of Computer Science at Mälardalen University, Sweden, specializing in
Cyber-Physical Systems. He also leads the RAILS EU funded research project, focused on advancing Artificial
Intelligence for smart railways.
Additionally, he serves as a Professor of Trustworthy Autonomous Systems at the University of Applied Sciences
and Arts of Southern Switzerland, affiliated with the prestigious Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial
Intelligence (IDSIA).
Before his current roles, Prof. Flammini played a vital role as a Senior Lecturer and chaired the dynamic
Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) environment at Linnaeus University in Sweden.
Beyond academia, he holds distinguished positions within the IEEE, serving as a Senior Member and
Member-at-Large of the IEEE SMC Board of Governors. His extensive impact is reflected in his 150+ technical
publications and influential roles in international conferences and journals.
Dr.Sandip Chakraborty
Dr. Sandip Chakraborty is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the
prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from
Jadavpur University, Kolkata in 2009, followed by a Master of Technology (M Tech) and a Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.) from IIT Guwahati in 2011 and 2014, respectively.
Dr. Chakraborty's research spans computer systems, human-computer interaction, and machine learning,
addressing both technical advancements and societal needs. He leads the Ubiquitous and Networked Systems Lab
(UbiNET) at IIT Kharagpur, focusing on computer systems and pervasive sensing systems.
He actively participates in professional organizations like the COMSNETS Association, India, IEEE COMSOC, ACM
SIGCOMM, and ACM SIGMOBILE, including his founding membership in ACM IMOBILE, the Indian chapter of ACM
SIGMOBILE. Dr. Chakraborty's influence extends to his role as an Area Editor for esteemed journals such as
Elsevier Ad Hoc Networks and Elsevier Pervasive and Mobile Computing, highlighting his significant
contributions to the academic discourse in computer science and engineering for societal betterment.