SWE Bengaluru Affiliate and Wabtec Corporation Bring AI to Life: Highlights from the AI in Engineering Summit

From inspiring keynotes to forward-looking panel discussions, find out what leaders are saying about the future of AI in engineering.
Swe Bengaluru Affiliate And Wabtec Corporation Bring Ai To Life: Highlights From The Ai In Engineering Summit
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The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Bengaluru Affiliate, in collaboration with Wabtec Corporation, hosted the AI in Engineering Summit on 15 November, bringing together professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in engineering. The summit offered a well-rounded experience of knowledge-sharing, inspiration, and networking, leaving attendees with a renewed vision for the role of AI in shaping the future of engineering.

The summit began with a warm welcome by Yogesh Kumar from Wabtec. His opening note emphasized AI’s transformative role in shaping the future of engineering. The session laid a strong foundation, setting the tone for an intellectually stimulating day.

The keynote address by Priyamvadha Vembar from Bosch captivated the audience with her deep insights into AI’s real-world applications. Priyamvadha’s presentation highlighted how engineers can harness AI-driven solutions to create meaningful innovations. From demystifying AI concepts to outlining practical steps for aspiring engineers, her session resonated with attendees at all levels of expertise.

Panel Spotlight: Leadership in the AI Era

Swe Bengaluru Affiliate And Wabtec Corporation Bring Ai To Life: Highlights From The Ai In Engineering SummitThe summit’s highlight was a riveting panel discussion on “Leadership in the Era of AI,” moderated by Kopal Sarin Raj, vice president of IT at Wabtec. The panel featured accomplished leaders from across the industry:

  • Prashant Rao of MathWorks
  • Bharathi V of Intel
  • Aswathi Subramanian of Bosch

Together, they explored critical topics, such as the evolving role of leadership in AI-driven industries, AI’s impact and integration in various industries, leadership strategies for fostering AI adoption, and responsible and sustainable AI development. The discussion brought forth actionable insights, emphasizing teamwork, adaptability, and domain expertise as key drivers for successful AI integration.

Showcasing AI in Action

Swe Bengaluru Affiliate And Wabtec Corporation Bring Ai To Life: Highlights From The Ai In Engineering SummitAnkit Mathur from Wabtec took the stage next, sharing how Wabtec leverages AI for groundbreaking applications in engineering. His session shed light on innovative use cases that demonstrated the power of AI to revolutionize traditional processes.

Adding a touch of lightheartedness to the event, the fireside chat between Vishram Nandedkar of Wabtec and Pratibha Moogi of IBM on infusing AI into engineering design captivated the audience with its engaging and refreshing tone. Moogi shared valuable insights drawn from her extensive experience in the software industry, offering a broader perspective on AI’s transformative role in engineering workflows.

Complementing her points, Nandedkar highlighted practical applications and challenges from a domain-specific lens, shedding light on how AI is shaping the future of specialized engineering fields. Vishram’s humor and knack for storytelling balanced the technical depth of the discussion, making it both insightful and enjoyable.

Looking Ahead: A Future Fueled by AI

The AI in Engineering Summit was a resounding success, sparking curiosity, fostering connections, and empowering engineers to embrace AI’s transformative potential. By combining insightful discussions, practical examples, and engaging conversations, the event underscored the profound impact AI can have on engineering disciplines.

The day concluded with more lively sessions, networking opportunities, and closing remarks by Misha Gupta, vice president of the SWE Bangalore Affiliate, and Megha Venkatasamy, engineering manager at Caterpillar and president of the SWE Bangalore Affiliate. Their reflections captured the energy and enthusiasm of over 90+ attendees, including speakers, encapsulating the summit’s success and the boundless opportunities AI offers to the engineering community.

A heartfelt thanks to Janaki Gadiyaram and Misha Gupta for their outstanding leadership and dedication in making this event a grand success, inspiring the engineering community to embrace the transformative power of AI. This event marked another milestone for the SWE Bengaluru Affiliate, showcasing how collaboration and innovation drive the future of engineering. Together, we’re not just imagining the possibilities of AI — we’re engineering them into reality.

Stay tuned for more events like this from the Society of Women Engineers India.

Swe Bengaluru Affiliate And Wabtec Corporation Bring Ai To Life: Highlights From The Ai In Engineering Summit

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