CONVERGE
August 23, 2022 | Conrad | Bengaluru
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Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. From greener buildings to smarter products to mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. We are excited to invite you to CONVERGE , our thought leadership conference of the year on August 23, 2022 at Conrad, Bengaluru.
CONVERGE Agenda
Converge is packed with opportunities to learn, connect & get inspired.
August 23, 11 AM onwards
Time |
Content |
11:00am-11:15am |
Welcome Note |
Prabhjot Minhas, Head of Marketing, India, Autodesk |
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11:15am-11:45am |
Envision the new possible |
Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, Sales APAC, Autodesk |
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11:45am-12:15pm |
Power of Digital Transformation |
Rajeev Mittal, Managing Director, India, Autodesk |
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12:15pm-12:35pm |
Design Thinking and Sustainable Innovation |
Pratap Bose, EVP & Chief Design Officer, Mahindra Group |
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12:35pm-12:55pm |
Design Thinking and Innovation: FIFA Inaugural stadium |
Bimal Patwari, Founder & CEO, Pinnacle Infotech |
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1:00pm-2:00pm |
Lunch |
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Customer Experience Zone, Meet the Experts, Meet your Peers |
2:00pm-4:00pm |
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Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industry Track |
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4:00pm-4:30pm |
Engagement Break & High Tea |
6:00pm-8:30pm |
Autodesk Imagine Awards & Gala |
Anshu Mor, Master of Ceremony
Industry Track Agenda: Architecture, Engineering & Construction
August 23, 2PM to 4PM
Time/PM |
AEC |
2:00pm-2:30pm |
Industry Keynote: Future of Design in AEC |
| Eric DesRoche, Director, Infrastructure Business Strategy, AEC Design Solutions |
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| 2:30pm-2:50pm | Industry Speaker Session: Govt Policies & Mandates in Infrastructure |
| Sudhendu Sinha, Advisor Niti Aayog (Infrastructure & Electric Mobility) | |
2:50pm-3:05pm |
Customer Session 1: Khatib & Alami - Tips and Tricks to Implement Autodesk Construction Cloud for Mega projects |
Prem Kumar, Head of PMO, Khatib & Alami Engineering Consultants |
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3:05pm-3:20pm |
Customer Session 2: Sustainable Infrastructure of the Future - Leveraging technologies |
Andrew Mckune, Executive Director, India, SMEC & Surbana Jurong |
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3:20pm-3:40pm |
Customer Session 3: Driving Digital Transformation in Engineering |
Anil Sivadas, Founder & President, Enventure Engineering |
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3:40pm-3:55pm |
Customer Session 4: Integrated BIM adoption approach |
| Nandini Jayaram, Senior Architect-BIM, Adrianse Global | |
3:55pm-4:15pm |
Customer Fireside Chat: Key Priorities & Best Practices In Infrastructure |
Prem Kumar, Head of PMO, Khatib & Alami Engineering Consultants Moderated by: Nikhil Bagalkotkar, Autodesk |
Industry Track Agenda: Design & Manufacturing
August 23, 2PM to 4PM
Time/PM |
D&M |
2:00pm-2:20pm |
Industry Keynote: Product Design & Manufacturing |
| Karl Osti, Senior Industry Manager, Manufacturing Industries, Autodesk Global Industry Lead | |
2:20pm-2:50pm |
Customer Session 1: Delivering Better Business Outcomes with Engineering & Design Automation |
| Venkatesan M, AVP & Business Head, Automation Solutions, Titan Engineering & Automation Ltd |
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2:50pm-3:10pm |
Customer Session 2: Digital Engineering Powering Mega Projects |
Deeptak Chatterjee, Head of Application Development & Innovation, Tata Steel |
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3:10pm-3:40pm |
Customer Session 3: Data and Digital Strategy to inspire the next possible |
| Mukesh Lalchandani, General Manager, Atlas Copco India | |
3:40pm-4:00pm |
Customer Session 4: Unifying Design, Engineering and Manufacturing of 3D Bio Printers - Made in India Journey |
Alok Medikepura Anil, Director, Next Big Innovation Labs |
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4:00pm-4:15pm |
Engagement Workshop & Closing Discussion |
Autodesk Team & Delegates |
Industry Track Agenda: Media & Entertainment
August 23, 2PM to 4PM
Time/PM |
M&E |
2:00pm-2:20pm |
Industry Keynote: Media & Entertainment |
Jayme Wilkinson, Senior VFX CG Supervisor, |
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2:20pm-2:40pm |
Customer Session 1: The Future trends in the Indian Animation Industry |
Rakesh S Patil, Global Vice President Production, 88 Pictures |
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2:40pm-3:00pm |
Customer Session 2: Ecommerce – Physical to digital |
Karthik B, Head of 3D & CGI, RR Donnelley |
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3:00pm-3:20pm |
Customer Session 3: New Gen Gaming |
| Biren Ghose, Chairman, CII – National AVGC Committee and Country Head Technicolor India |
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3:20pm-4:00pm |
Fireside Chat: Transforming through Cloud Collaboration |
| Moderated by Autodesk Shajy Thomas, Regional Head of Technology, APAC, Technicolor Lakshmanan C. Central Production Head, Basilic Fly Studio Veerendra Patil, Director, Zebu Animation |
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4:00pm-4:15pm |
Engagement Workshop & Closing Discussion |
Autodesk Global Industry Lead & Delegates |
AEX Track, Academic Thought Leaders Roundtable
Empowering students with new age skills for Industry 4.0 career readiness
August 23, 2PM to 4PM
Time/PM |
Educators Roundtable |
2:00pm-2:10pm |
Introduction of the panelists |
| Deepankar Bhattacharyya, Manager, Autodesk Education Field Engagement | |
2:10pm-2:20pm |
Opening Remarks: Autodesk investment in Upskilling & Reskilling |
Mr. Conway Goh, Director, Autodesk Education Experiences, APAC |
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2:20pm-2:55pm |
Panelists perspective |
Panelists |
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2:55pm-3:20pm |
Curated questions to panelists |
Panelists |
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3:20pm-3:40pm |
Wrap up & Closing remarks |
Panelists |
Panelists:
- Conway Goh, Director, Autodesk Education Experiences, APAC
- Dr. Shankar Venugopal, VP, Mahindra & Mahindra
- Prof. Sandeep Sancheti, Vice Chancellor, Marwadi University
- Mr. B Sudharshan, Dy. MD, NTTF
- Prof. B Ravi, Chair Professor, IIT, Bombay
- Mr. Pradyumna Vyas, Formar Director, NID
- Mr. Praveen Nahar, Director, NID
- Mr. Hari Balachandra, CEO, ICT Academy
- Prof. R Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University
