September 29 & 30, 2026
Collect your event kits and grab some fresh coffee before we kick off the opening ceremony.
Welcome by SNS institutions + KL University + CMR University leadership & GDTA Board followed by Traditional South-Indian / Tamil cultural performance (local heritage).
Invite global speaker (e.g., testing AI / ML / research figure)
Concurrent panel discussions exploring key design thinking topics and AI innovation.
Open public discourse on design thinking and innovation in the modern age.
Live demos of autonomous AI-agents solving real-world problems. Startup showcase: 40-50 Gen-AI & Agentic-AI startups (from SNS, KL, CMR networks).
Interactive discussion session with rotating tables fostering collaborative conversations on design innovation.
Engaging panel discussions followed by open microphone session for attendee participation.
Siemens Foundation sponsored challenge presentations - witness the best innovation pitches.
Awards for research / design / innovation. Recognition of participating startups, contributors, and supporters.
Cultural evening blending traditional South-Indian / Tamil heritage, networking dinner, local cuisine, informal meetups.
Invite global speaker - Inspiring talk on the future of design thinking and innovation.
Hands-on workshops and student entrepreneurship showcase with startup pitch presentations.
Closing ceremony with reflections on the conference and farewell lunch.
Site visits and real-world immersion tours. Delegates choose one route:
Detailed session descriptions, speaker information, and workshop topics will be updated closer to the conference date. Stay tuned for more information.