Bharathidasan Institute of Management
Tiruchirappalli

in collaboration with

Department of Management Studies
IIT, Madras

as the Knowledge Partner

Presents

FUSION'26

From Models to Autonomous Business Systems:
The Next Orbit of Innovation

02 MARCH 2026

MONDAY, 09:00 AM onwards

TTJ AUDITORIUM

ICSR, IIT MADRAS

About FUSION'26

FUSION'26 is a student-led Digital Business and Analytics Conclave focused on India's rapid digital transformation and the rise of Agentic AI. The conclave emphasizes practical B2B applications of AI including supply chain optimization, enterprise analytics, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven decision systems rather than surface-level B2C use cases.

By bringing together academia, industry, and startups, with the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras as the Knowledge Partner, FUSION'26 aims to bridge the gap between industry-led digital transformation and academic readiness.

Through panel discussions, special sessions, and hands-on workshops, the conclave identifies critical skill gaps, promotes industry–academia collaboration, and prepares students for emerging AI-driven roles in a sustainable, future-oriented digital ecosystem.

Distinguished Speakers

Prof. A. Parasuraman

Prof. A. Parasuraman

Emeritus Professor & James W. McLamore Chair Emeritus, University of Miami

Prof. Saji K. Mathew

Prof. Saji K. Mathew

Professor & Head, DoMS, IIT Madras

Sidd R. Siddharthan

Sidd R. Siddharthan

Managing Director, Market Unit Lead - Technology, Accenture

Rahul Jindal

Rahul Jindal

Director STACK, Google

Pavan Laxmeshwar

Pavan Laxmeshwar

Head of the Data/AI Practice, Bosch Global Software Technologies

Dr. Rajiv Bajpai

Dr. Rajiv Bajpai

Capgemini

Samyak Jain

Samyak Jain

Head – SCMAC, Standard Chartered

Mohua Sengupta

Mohua Sengupta

SVP & Country Head, The Standard

Mhonika Bharathi

Mhonika Bharathi

Lead Business Analyst/Product Owner, Thoughtworks

Kaushik Kadidal

Kaushik Kadidal

Co-Founder & CEO, SQFT Fund

Event Schedule

Time Program
08:30 AM
Registration
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Inauguration Session
  • Welcome Address
  • Chief Guest Address
  • Special Recognition Ceremony
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Special Session by Prof. A Parasuraman on "Programmatic Research"
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel Discussion 1: AI Transformation - Challenges & India's Position
Industry experts and faculty from IIT Madras discuss real-world applications of AI in enterprise environments, featuring insights on system-level transformation and scalable solutions.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Panel Discussion 2: From Generative AI to Agentic AI - Enterprise-Wide Intelligence & Systemic Transformation
Industry experts and faculty from IIT Madras discuss real-world applications of Agentic AI in enterprise environments, featuring insights on system-level transformation and scalable solutions.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Special Talk by Mr. Rahul Jindal, Director STACK, Google on "AI Strategy for Enterprise Transformation"
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Hands-on Workshop: Session 1
Participants will gain practical experience with cutting-edge AI technologies and implementation frameworks.
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Hands-on Workshop: Session 2
Participants will gain practical experience with cutting-edge AI technologies and implementation frameworks.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Valedictory Session

Hands-on Workshop

Generative AI & Agentic AI: From Models to Autonomous Business Systems

An intensive, hands-on workshop that bridges theoretical understanding with practical implementation skills. The workshop is structured to accommodate participants with varying technical backgrounds—from beginners seeking a foundational understanding to experienced practitioners looking to deepen their expertise in autonomous AI systems. Participants will gain practical experience with cutting-edge AI technologies and implementation frameworks. This hands-on workshop will cover real-world applications, best practices, and scalable solutions for enterprise AI transformation.

Workshop Facilitators

Dr. Sridevi Tandley

Faculty & Chair - Industrial Consultancy, BIM

Dr. Manochandar S

Assistant Professor, BIM

REGISTRATION FEES
Students/Scholars/Faculty* ₹ 750 + GST
BIM-43 Applicants ₹ 250 + GST
Corporates ₹ 1000 + GST
* 1 Complimentary Faculty Pass for every 5 students from the same institution.
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Digital Business and Analytics Conclave

Convener Details

Prof. R Ruma Agnes
Faculty & Area Chair, Digital Business & Analytics
Bharathidasan Institute of Management

ruma@bim.edu

Catalyst Club Coordinators

📱 Vaithiyanathan S
+91 9159060251

📱 Udaya Kiran
+91 8838297692