CAS SEASONAL SCHOOL 2025

Circuitry Meets Intelligence: A Seasonal School on AI Hardware Design

DoubleTree by Hilton, Bengaluru Whitefield | 27th June, 2025

About the Seasonal School

The Seasonal School on Advanced Circuit Design for AI Workloads is a flagship initiative by the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CAS), Bangalore Chapter. This immersive event serves as a premier academic and industry-aligned forum spotlighting the critical role of advanced circuits in enabling next-generation AI systems.

As artificial intelligence workloads grow increasingly complex and compute-intensive, there is a pressing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient hardware. This Seasonal School addresses that challenge by convening circuit designers, AI system architects, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how cutting-edge circuit design is shaping the foundation of AI hardware.

Through a rich blend of expert keynotes, focused tutorials, practical workshops, and panel discussions, participants will dive deep into the design paradigms and technologies powering today’s intelligent systems. From low-power analog and mixed-signal circuits to memory bandwidth optimization and custom hardware accelerators, the school provides an in-depth learning experience with real-world relevance.

Event Sponsors

Organizers

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Technical Partners

Tracks

Neuromorphic Memory Computing for AI

This track explores computing architectures inspired by the human brain, where memory and processing are co-located. It focuses on hardware implementations using neuromorphic principles to improve efficiency, speed, and energy consumption for AI applications.

Ferroelectric Devices for Emerging Memory

This track covers advancements in ferroelectric-based memory technologies, such as FeRAM and FeFETs. It emphasizes their potential for non-volatile, scalable, and energy-efficient memory solutions suitable for next-generation computing systems.

Low-Power Design for AI Workloads

This track addresses techniques and innovations in designing low-power hardware and systems that efficiently handle AI workloads. Topics include power-aware architectures, dynamic voltage/frequency scaling, and energy-efficient accelerators.

Evolution of Interface Protocol for AI

This track focuses on the development and optimization of high-bandwidth, low-latency interface protocols tailored for AI systems. It covers trends in interconnects, memory interfaces, and standards like CXL and HBM for improving AI system performance.

Event Highlights

Discover an insightful lineup of sessions dedicated to Advanced Circuit Design for AI Workloads. This summit provides a platform for industry professionals, speakers, and delegates to engage in meaningful discussions, explore technological advancements, and foster industry collaborations.

For Professionals

Gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and innovations incutting-edge AI hardware design trends. The summit offers technical sessions, panel discussions, and product showcases tailored for industry professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts.

For Speakers

Share your expertise and knowledge on emerging topics in cutting-edge AI hardware design trends. Join an exclusive panel of experts, thought leaders, to discuss industry challenges, present research, and inspire the next generation of engineers.

For Delegates

Connect with industry peers, explore partnership opportunities, and engage in collaborative projects. The summit provides a space for business and technical delegates to network and build connections with like-minded professionals in memory and storage.

Chief Guest

Lakshmikantha Holla

Vice President, Engineering, Qualcomm India

Guest of Honor

Dr. Fakhrul Zaman

VP of Education & Communication, IEEE CASS
Associate Professor, University Putra, Malaysia

Dr. Orazio Aiello

IEEE CAS Distinguished Lecturer
Professor, University of Genoa, Italy

Delegates

Dr. Chandrakanta Kumar

Chair, IEEE Bangalore Section
Senior Scientist, ISRO

Dr. Puneet Kumar Mishra

Vice President (Education), IEEE AESS
Head Scientist, URSC ISRO

Dr. Prasant Misra

Chair-Elect, IEEE Bangalore Section
Senior Scientist, TCS

Speakers

Dr. Alex P James

IEEE CASS Distinguished Lecturer,
Dean, Digital University Kerala

Prof. Bhagawati Prasad

Principal Investigator, Scientist and Technologist, IISc

Mr. Girishankar

Deputy Director, Compute and AI division, MediaTek

Agenda

Mentorship Round (Round Table Discussion)

Mentorship sessions between students and industry leaders play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academia and the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry. These interactions provide students with valuable insights into real-world challenges, emerging technologies, and diverse career paths—extending far beyond AI-focused roles. By engaging directly with experienced professionals, students gain a clearer understanding of industry expectations, required skill sets, and growth opportunities in areas such as design, manufacturing, process technology, EDA tools, and embedded systems. Such sessions inspire the next generation of engineers, encourage innovation, and help build a stronger, more informed talent pipeline for the future of the semiconductor ecosystem.

Mentors

Puneet Pandey

Associate Director, Samsung Semiconductor

Ashok Kumar Jyani

Principal Engineer, Western Digital

Subramanya Navada K R

Secretary, IEEE Bangalore Section
Assoc, JP Morgan Chase

Pulkit Varshney

Senior Staff System Engineer, Infineon Technologies

Chaitanya G

Analog Design Engineer, Sandisk

Registrations Now Open!

Join industry leaders and experts for a full day of insights and networking opportunities. Secure your place at the Seasonal School on Advanced Circuit Design for AI Workloads by registering on Explara.

₹1000

IEEE CAS Members

₹400

IEEE CAS Student Members

₹1500

IEEE Members

₹600

IEEE Student Members

₹2000

Non - IEEE Members

₹800

Non - IEEE Student Members

Join the next generation of innovators in AI hardware! The Seasonal School is open to postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, final-year B.Tech students, and industry professionals who are passionate about circuit design and AI systems.

Your registration includes access to keynotes, tutorials, networking sessions, and an official certificate of participation.

Spots are limited — secure your place early!

Benefits includes:

Welcome Kit

Participation Certificate

Knowledge

Networking

Sponsorship Opportunity

Keynotes

Industry Exhibitions

Class Room Sessions

Networking

Glimpses from Previous Seasonal School

Organizing Committee

Meet the talented team behind the Seasonal School on Advanced Circuit Design for AI Workloads, a group of professionals dedicated to making this event a success.

Aloke Kumar Das

Director, Lab and Lectures
Chair, IEEE CAS Bangalore Chapter

Sajal Mittal

Technologist, Western Digital
General Chair

Prabhavathi P

CEO & Co founder , SkillSoc
Program Chair

Bindu Rao

Principal Engineer, Intel
Industry Liason Chair

Dr. Kiran A Gupta

Professor, DSCE
Publication Chair : eBook

Dr. Sarfraz Hussain

Assistant Professor, Reva University
Publication Chair : Audio

Kiran K R

Joint Secretary, IEEE CAS Bangalore Chapter
Publicity Chair

Daksh Pankaj Patel

Execom Member, IEEE YP Bangalore AG
Publicity Co-Chair

Muzammil Pasha

Secretary, IEEE YP Bangalore AG
Graphics & Creative Chair

Vamsi Krishna Addepalli

Facilitator, InUnity LLP

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