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Two Days of Inspiration and Innovation
Explore the full lineup of sessions, keynotes, and workshops designed to spark ideas and drive meaningful connections. Over two power-packed days, ACS Ignite 2025 brings together visionaries, innovators, and changemakers to share insights, collaborate, and shape the future. Plan your experience and make the most of every moment!
November 12th, 2025
Venue: Main Reception, IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
Nov 12: Entry from Gate 6 only
6:00 - 6:15 pm
Group Photo
6:15 - 6:30 pm
Welcome Address
​6:30 - 8:00 pm
Dinner and Networking
November 13th, 2025
Venue: Zayed University Convention Center,
IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
Registration from 08:30 - 09:15 am
Nov 13: Entry from Gate 3 only
09:15 - 09:30
Opening Ceremony
Prof. Shantanu Roy, Executive Director, IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
​Prof. Vivek Buwa, Deputy Director, Strategy and Planning, IIT Delhi
09:30 - 09:45
Deep Science Meets Innovation
Prof. M. Ali Haider, Vice Provost Research and External Engagement, IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
Rajesh Parishwad, American Chemical Society International India
09:45 - 10:15
Tea Break and Group Photo
10: 15 - 11:00
Panel Discussion: Building a Sustainable & Resilient Future
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Ms. Sonia Weymuller, Co-Founder and General partner, VentureSouq (Moderator)
Mr. Swethal Kumar, Managing Director, The Catalyst
Ms. Hana Barakat, Sr. Associate Director, startAD
Prof. PVM Rao, Department of Design & Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi
Mr. Asutosh Upadhyay, Co-Founder, FortyTwo.VC
11:00 - 12:15
Launchpad: Startup Demo Showcase
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Prof. Vikram Vishal, IIT Bombay, Urjanovac
Prof. Suryanarayana Vikrant Karra, IIT Delhi (Karetic Energy Pvt Ltd)
Mr. Swapnil Shrivastav, Uravu Labs
Prof. Subodh Sharma, IIT Delhi (Cerify Auditing Solutions)
Prof. Jayant Jagannath Khandare, Actorius
Prof. Sivapriya Kirubakaran, IIT Gandhinagar, Procyl
12:15 - 01:15
Lunch & Networking
01:15 - 02:00
Panel Discussion: Science without Borders
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Mr. Ashwin Joshi, Director, startAD (Moderator)
Mr. Vikram Gupta, Founder and Managing Partner, IvyCap Ventures
Prof. Hao Li, MBZUAI
Dr. Farida Al Hosani, Deputy CEO, GLIDE
Prof. Shashank Bishnoi, Vice Provost Operations, IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
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02:00 - 03:15
Launchpad: Startup Demo Showcase
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Ms. Zhifei Li, ChatSign
Prof. Deepak Jain, IIT Delhi (Deeplase Technologies)
Prof. Krishna Kumar Sirohi, Wireless 4 scale
Dr. Madhava Shyam, Qpi
Prof. Manan Suri, IIT Delhi (Cyran AI)
Dr. Hanan Mohammed, Corealis
03:15 - 03:30
Tea Break
03:30 - 04:15
Panel Discussion: The Next Billion Lives: Startups Reimagining Health, Food & Water
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Ms. Avneet Kaur Kohli, Encubay (Moderator)
Dr. Siddiq Anwar, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Dr. Shadab Khan, ADIA Labs
Dr. Shammal Mahammad, Silal
Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, FITT - IIT Delhi
Prof. Dibakar Rakshit, Deputy Provost External Engagement, IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
04:15 - 05:15
Launchpad: Startup Demo Showcase
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Mr. Aman Garg, Pintel
Dr. Venkatesh Ravula, Artus
Mr. Narayanan Venkatasubramanian, Peptris Technologies
Prof. Tapan Gandhi, IIT Delhi (Cluix)
Prof. Sandeep Jha, IIT Delhi (Gun Sutra Pvt Ltd)
05:15 - 05:30
Closing Remarks and Next Steps
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Prof. M. Ali Haider, Vice Provost Research and External Engagement, IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
