Workshop(s)
Opportunities and Challenges with Cybersecure
Smart Manufacturing
AI/ML, IIoT, Digital Twin
Date & Place :
Venue Address : KI Vasu Auditorium, Indian Inst. of Science, Bangalore, India
Workshop Coordinator : Prof. Praveen Kumar, Department of Materials Engineering, IISc, Bangalore
Speaker :
Venue Address : KI Vasu Auditorium, Indian Inst. of Science, Bangalore, India
Workshop Coordinator : Prof. Praveen Kumar, Department of Materials Engineering, IISc, Bangalore
Speaker :
Dr. Nikhil Gupta
Prof. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engg., with affiliations in Civil, Urban, and Environmental Engg., & the Center for Cybersecurity, NYU, USA. Elected Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow - ASM International, Fellow - American Society for Composites , & Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors.
Prof. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engg., with affiliations in Civil, Urban, and Environmental Engg., & the Center for Cybersecurity, NYU, USA. Elected Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow - ASM International, Fellow - American Society for Composites , & Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors.
Dr. Karthika Venkatesan
Scientist - E, C-DAC Bangalore
Scientist - E, C-DAC Bangalore
Date & Place :
Venue Address : Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India
Workshop Coordinator : Prof. Avanish Tripathi, Associate Professor, DESE, IIT Delhi
Speaker :
Venue Address : Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India
Workshop Coordinator : Prof. Avanish Tripathi, Associate Professor, DESE, IIT Delhi
Speaker :
Dr. Nikhil Gupta
Prof. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engg., with affiliations in Civil, Urban, and Environmental Engg., & the Center for Cybersecurity, NYU, USA. Elected Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow - ASM International, Fellow - American Society for Composites , & Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors.
Prof. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engg., with affiliations in Civil, Urban, and Environmental Engg., & the Center for Cybersecurity, NYU, USA. Elected Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow - ASM International, Fellow - American Society for Composites , & Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors.
Workshop Registration Fees :
| Category | Up to 30th June 2026 (Early Bird) |
Up to 31st July 2026 (Regular) |
|---|---|---|
| Delegates - Academia | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Delegates - Industry | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
Workshop Overview:
Manufacturing is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by Additive Manufacturing (AM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML), along with advanced digital production technologies. These innovations enable faster design cycles, complex geometries, and mass customization while delivering real-time insights into quality through smart sensors and imaging systems.However, this digital evolution also introduces critical challenges—particularly in cybersecurity and intellectual property (IP) protection. Emerging threats such as design replication, and counterfeiting pose serious risks to modern manufacturing ecosystems.
This one-day industry-focused workshop offers a comprehensive platform to explore cutting-edge technologies, emerging risks, and practical solutions for building secure, intelligent, and scalable manufacturing systems.
What You Will Learn:
- Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and material behavior
- Machine Learning for process monitoring and in-situ defect detection
- AI-driven process optimization for quality, consistency, and repeatability
- Cybersecurity risks in digital manufacturing and the digital thread
- Protection against design theft, and counterfeiting
- Strategies for robust intellectual property (IP) protection
- Scalable and secure implementation blueprints for industry adoption
Who Should Attend:
- Manufacturing industry professionals
- R&D engineers and technical experts
- Industry 4.0 and digital transformation leaders
- Cybersecurity professionals in manufacturing
- Academic researchers and faculty
- Postgraduate and doctoral students
Why Attend:
- Gain industry-relevant insights into smart manufacturing technologies
- Learn how to integrate AI and Additive Manufacturing for enhanced productivity
- Understand and mitigate cyber-security risks in digital production
- Explore real-world case studies and implementation strategies
- Network with industry experts and academic leaders
Workshop Outcomes:
Participants will leave with:- A clear understanding of cyber-secure manufacturing frameworks
- Practical knowledge of AI-enabled quality control systems
- Strategies for protecting digital manufacturing assets and IP
- Actionable insights for scalable industrial deployment
Sponsorship Opportunities
| Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| ₹ 2,00,000 | ₹ 1,50,000 | ₹ 1,00,000 | ₹ 50,000 |