10th Anniversary

MEMBERS' DAY 2026

Shaping The Next Decade

Marking a decade of collaboration, ASPIRE Members’ Day 2026 looks ahead to the next phase of industry–academia innovation, bringing together leaders shaping the future of translational research, strategic partnerships, and emerging technologies.

From Milestone To Momentum

ASPIRE Members’ Day 2026 is not just a celebration of the past but a strategic platform to catalyze the next. As ASPIRE enters its next decade, Members’ Day 2026 brings together leaders across industry, academia, startups, and policy to shape the future of collaborative innovation and translational impact.

Theme Shaping The Next Decade
Focus Collocation-Led Innovation & Collaboration
Milestone Enabling Long-Term Industry Partnerships,
Research Translation & Innovation Ecosystems
About The Event

Celebrating A Decade Of Innovation


ASPIRE, an IIT Bombay initiative, serves as the Institute’s interface with industry, extending its research
and academic strengths into sustained collaboration with enterprise. It brings together corporates,
entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers within a shared ecosystem that enables the translation of
research into application and supports collaborations that evolve into long-term, outcome-driven
engagements.

This year marks a decade, reflecting ten years of building a collaborative ecosystem that bridges research and industry to drive innovation and impact.

Under the theme Shaping the Next Decade, the event aims to explore how institutions and industry
can
collaborate more effectively to drive future-ready solutions.

Event Highlights

What To Expect

02

Ecosystem Showcase

Discover breakthrough initiatives and collaboration stories emerging from the IIT Bombay innovation ecosystem.

03

Innovation Showcase

Experience cutting-edge demos, prototypes, and impactful solutions, translating research into real-world applications.

04

Industry – Academia Connect

Insightful sessions designed to foster meaningful partnerships between research, industry, and emerging technologies.

05

Celestial Honors Evening

An elegant cultural and awards evening celebrating excellence, creativity, and collective achievement.

Agenda

10th Anniversary I Members' Day 2026

08:00 – 09:00

Registration & Welcome

Registration | Networking

09:00 – 09:35

Co-Creation Showcase

Live demonstrations of co-developed solutions by IIT Bombay faculty and Industry/Member Companies

09:35 – 09:50

Inaugural Address

Prof. Vikram Vishal • Prof. Milind Atrey • Prof. Ravi Gudi

Prof. Vikram Vishal

Prof. Vikram Vishal

Prof. Milind Atrey

Prof. Milind Atrey

Prof. Ravi Gudi

Prof. Ravi Gudi

09:50 – 10:15

Research to Real-World Impact

Joint Presentation - Industry x Academia

10:15 – 10:35

Special Address

Unveiling Soon

10:45 – 11:10

Networking Break

11:15 – 11:45

Voices from Industry: Shaping the Next Decade

Strategic insights from leaders at the forefront of research, business, and technology.

11:45 – 12:20

Panel : From Proximity to Partnership — The Journey

A retrospective dialogue on the evolution of ASPIRE and its role in advancing industry–academia engagement at IIT Bombay.

Prof. Abhay Karandikar

Prof. Abhay Karandikar

Prof. Rajesh Zele

Prof. Rajesh Zele

Prof. Ravindra Gudi

Prof. Ravindra Gudi

Prof. Swaroop Ganguly

Prof. Swaroop Ganguly

Prof. Vikram Vishal

Prof. Vikram Vishal

12:20 – 01:10

Panel : Global Perspectives on Industry–Academia Partnerships

Distinguished voices sharing insights on building impactful partnerships between academia, industry, and innovation ecosystems.

01:15 – 02:15

Lunch

02:20 – 03:00

Strategic Technology Domains

Spotlighting key IIT Bombay centres advancing research and translational technologies in nationally significant domains.

03:05 – 03:25

ASPIRE Forward: Reflections & Future Outlook

Special Address | CEO, ASPIRE IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation

Dr. Rajappa Tadepalli

Dr. Rajappa Tadepalli

03:25 – 03:45

Open House Discussion

Encouraging meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange

03:45 / 4:00 onwards

Networking

Recap

Members' Day 2025

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