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Innovation Xchange

Introduction

Innovation Xchange program aims to foster international collaboration and innovation across key thematic areas in emerging technologies. It will feature a physical participation, allowing cross-pollination of ideas and global expertise. The program will span 2.5 hours and include thematic discussions on NextGen Networks (5G/6G), AI & robotics, Secured Communication Networks, and Quantum Communications. Each theme will involve physical teams from India and physical/virtual teams from member countries, moderated by ITU experts. Expected outcomes include recognition of outstanding ideas in research and productization, with active involvement from leading technical institutions from India and other countries.

Thematic Areas (Each team consists of):

NextGen Networks (5G/6G)
Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT & Robotics
Secured Communication Networks
Quantum Communications

Each side will be represented by a lead faculty, research student, and a startup working in the same thematic area.

Envisaged Benefits:

Cross Pollination of Innovative Ideas
International exposure for multiplying research, educational, and skill development opportunities
Access to Global Expertise without any borders
Fostering Startup ecosystem and bringing research communities in the associated areas on a common platform

Program

Time (IST)	Agenda Item
Inaugural Session MC: Thomas Basikolo, Program Officer, ITU
16:00 to 16:02 Hrs	Welcome address by Mr. Sanjeev K Sharma, Deputy Director General, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communications India
16:02 to 16:07 Hrs	Special Address by Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communications India
16:07 to 16:12 Hrs	Key Note Address by Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
16:12 to 16:18 Hrs	Inaugural Address by Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development
16:18 to 16:20 Hrs	Vote of Thanks by Mr. A Alex Vikas, Asst. Director General(International Relations), Department of Telecom, Government of India & Group Photo
Discussion Sessions MC: Thomas Basikolo, Program Officer, ITU
16:20 to 16:50 Hrs Theme - Quantum Communications & Technologies 25 Min discussion; 5 Min Audience questions.	Session Moderator - Sungchae Park, Soonchunhyang University, Korea, ITU-T SG 17 Group 'A' - University of Chicago (United States of America) (i) Representing Professor - Dr. Supratik Guha, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (ii) Researcher - Dr. Raj Kettimuthu, Argonne National Labs, USA (iii) Startup: Nixon Patel, Chairman Quniverse Group 'B' - Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore (i) Representing Professor - Dr. Urbasi Sinha (ii) Researcher - Mr. Saumya Ranjan Behera (iii) Start up - Dr. Debadrita Ghosh, Qusyn Tech Pvt Ltd
16:50 to 17:20 Hrs Theme - NextGen Networks (5G/6G) 25 Min discussion; 5 Min Audience questions.	Session Moderator - Miya Nishio, TTC, Japan Group 'A' - University of Strathclyde Glasgow (UK) (i) Representing Professor - Dr. Robert Stewart (ii) Researcher - Mr. Malcolm Brew (iii) Start up - Mr. Jitesh, Neutral Wireless Group 'B' - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras (i) Representing Professor - Dr. Radha Krishna Ganti (ii) Researcher - Mr. Jeeva Keshav (iii) Start up - Mr. Raviteja Devara, Reio Systems
17:20 to 17:50 Hrs Theme - Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Telecom 25 Min discussion; 5 Min Audience questions.	Session Moderator - Kseniia Fontaine, AI for Good, ITU Group 'A' - Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI, Abu Dhabi, UAE (i) Representing Professor - Prof. Thamar Solorio (ii) Researcher - Mukund Choudhary (iii) Start up - Omkar Thawakar, Lawa.AI Group 'B' - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi (i) Representing Professor - Dr. Jayadeva (ii) Researcher - Mr. Vipul Kumar Singh (iii) Start up - Mr. Pramod Suri, Cyran AI Solutions
17:50 to 18:20 Hrs Theme - Secured Communication Networks 25 Min discussion; 5 Min Audience questions.	Session Moderator - Ms. Pranita Upadhyaya, ITU Area Office for South Asia Group 'A' - Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) (i) Representing Professor - Prof. Sudipta Chattopadhya (ii) Researcher - Mr. Matheus E. Garbelini (iii) Start up - Dr. Prasanna Ravi, PQStation, Singapore Group 'B' - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur (i) Representing Professor - Prof. Manindra Agarwal (ii) Researcher - Ms. Nandrani (iii) Start up - Mr. Murugavel, COSGRID Networks
Concluding Session
18:20	Possible outcomes of Sessions: Prof. Brajesh Lal, IIT Delhi Specail Remarks Premjit Lal, DDG(IR), DoT HQ Concluding Remarks by Mr. Rohit Sharma, Digital Communication Commission, Government of India
18:30 Onwards	Coffee/Tea and networking