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IEEE CAS Bangalore Chapter · 29 August 2026

CASIF‑2026 Quantum Ignite

Powering the Next Industrial Shift

A day-long industry forum exploring how quantum computing moves from research labs to boardroom priority — bringing together quantum scientists, engineers, and industry leaders from across Bangalore’s deep-tech ecosystem.

Date

29 Aug 2026

Time

9 AM – 4:30 PM

Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton – Whitefield

City

Bengaluru

Full Day Forum

Speakers & Panelists

Hours of Sessions

Keynotes + 1 Panel

About CASIF‑2026

The spark that rewires industries

CASIF — the CAS Industry Forum — is IEEE CAS Bangalore Chapter’s flagship platform for connecting industrial challenges with academic and research solutions. CASIF‑2026 turns the spotlight on quantum computing: how it is moving from niche science to a boardroom priority across logistics, energy, finance, and next-generation computing. Across keynotes, technical talks, and a panel discussion, the forum brings together researchers and engineers from Wipro, IBM Quantum, GlobalFoundries, QpiAI, CDAC, and Bangalore’s quantum startup ecosystem to unpack what it will actually take to scale quantum from lab to industry. Hosted by the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Bangalore Chapter, in partnership with the IEEE Bangalore Section.

ThemeQuantum Ignite

Date29 August 2026

Time9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

VenueDoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru – Whitefield

HostIEEE CAS Bangalore Chapter

PartnerIEEE Bangalore Section

What We’ll Cover

Focus Areas

From algorithms to accelerators to enterprise adoption — a full-spectrum look at quantum computing’s industrial moment.

TRACK 01

Quantum Algorithms & Utility

Near-term quantum algorithms designed for real utility applications, and what “quantum advantage” looks like in practice today.

TRACK 02

Hybrid Architectures & Accelerators

Quantum accelerators, middleware, and hands-on workflows for building hybrid classical-quantum systems.

TRACK 03

Optimization at Enterprise Scale

QUBO formulations, Ising models, and real-world solvers powering logistics, energy, and finance optimization.

Event Flow

Agenda

A single-track, full-day forum — keynotes, technical talks, and an industry panel on scaling quantum computing.

Time	Session	Details
08:00 – 09:00 AM	Registration	Check-in & welcome kit
09:00 – 09:30 AM	Inauguration	Welcome address, introduction, lamp lighting, opening remarks Chief Guest: Dr. Manjunath Ramachandra Iyer, Principal Consultant, Wipro Guest of Honour: Mr. Siddesh HMR, Corporate Vice President, India Cores (CPU) Organization, AMD
09:30 – 10:30 AM	Keynote 1	Dr. Manjunath Ramachandra Iyer, Principal Consultant, Wipro
10:30 – 11:30 AM	Technical Talk	M. Girish Chandra, Distinguished Chief Scientist, TCS Research
11:30 – 12:30 PM	Panel Discussion	Moderator: Dr. Sumantra Sarkar, Sr. Manager, Silicon Design Engineering, AMD India · Panellists: Dr. Rohit K. Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder & CTO, QOSMIC Satellite Systems Pvt. Ltd.; Dr. Anupama Ray, Senior Research Scientist & Technical Lead, AI + Quantum, IBM Research; Dr. Apoorva Patel, Emeritus Professor, IISc Bangalore; Subhra Kanti Das, Thalesgroup
12:30 – 01:30 PM	Lunch Break	Networking and informal discussions
01:30 – 02:30 PM	Keynote 2	Dr. Apoorva Patel, Emeritus Professor, IISc — Limitations of Quantum Advantage and Implications
02:30 – 03:30 PM	Career Guidance Session	Interactive Session with the HR: Vibhuti Prajapati, True Chip
03:30 – 04:00 PM	Quantum Ignite Challenge	Activity and Prizes
04:00 – 04:30 PM	Valedictory & Closing Ceremony	Feedback, vote of thanks, Group Photo

* This agenda is tentative and subject to change.

Secure Your Seat

Registration

Choose the tier that applies to you. All fees are in Indian Rupees (₹).

Non-IEEE Member

General Registration

₹3000

IEEE Member

Professional

₹2000

IEEE CAS Member

CAS Professional

₹1800

IEEE Member

Student

₹1000

IEEE CAS Member

CAS Student

₹800

Not an IEEE CAS member yet? Join the Circuits & Systems Society to unlock discounted CAS member pricing.

Our Partners

Technical Sponsors

Organizations supporting CASIF‑2026 with technical expertise and industry insight.

Who Should Attend

Target Audience

Students & Researchers

Industry Professionals

Academia

Quantum Startups

Keynotes & Technical Talks

Speakers

Keynote 1 & Chief Guest

Dr. Manjunath Ramachandra Iyer

Principal Consultant, Wipro

Technical Talk

M. Girish Chandra

Distinguished Chief Scientist, TCS Research

Keynote 2

Dr. Apoorva Patel

Emeritus Professor, IISc — Limitations of Quantum Advantage and Implications

Special Delegates

Delegates

Guest of Honour

Siddesh HMR

Corporate Vice President, India Cores (CPU) Organization, AMD

Delegate

Dr. Visweswara Rao Pasupuleti

Adjunct Professor, Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Delegate

Dr. Javed GS

King Consultants Education · Chair, IEEE CNAG Bangalore Chapter

Panel Discussion I

Panelists

Meet the panel for “From Ignition to Scale: What’s Holding Back Industrial Quantum Adoption — and How to Fix It.”

Moderator

Dr. Sumantra Sarkar

Sr. Manager, Silicon Design Engineering, AMD India

Panelist

Dr. Rohit K. Ramakrishnan

Co-Founder & CTO, QOSMIC Satellite Systems Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

Panelist

Dr. Anupama Ray

Senior Research Scientist & Technical Lead, AI + Quantum, IBM Research

Panelist

Dr. Apoorva Patel

Emeritus Professor, IISc Bangalore

SKD

Panelist

Subhra Kanti Das

Thales Group

Organizing Team

Committee

CASIF‑2026 is organized by the IEEE CAS Bangalore Chapter’s volunteer leadership.

Advisor

Mr. Ayan Dutta

Senior Technologist, Sandisk

Steering Committee Member

Mr. Jayesh Tanwani

Design Manager, Intel

Steering Committee Member

Mr. Kiran K R

Senior ASIC Methodology Engineer, Sandisk

General Chair

Dr. Sarfraz Hussain

Senior Assistant Professor, Amity University Bengaluru

Finance Chair

Mr. Subhra Prakash Giri

Founder & CEO, SigWorks Research Lab

Technical Program Chair

Mr. Sumantra Sarkar

Engineering Manager SDE, AMD

Technical Program Chair

Mr. Prabhavati P

CEO & Co-Founder, Skillsoc Technologies LLP

Industry Liaison Chair

Mr. Judge Kishan

Advanced Technical Leader, Aptiv

Academia Liaison Chair

Dr. Abdul Lateef Haroon P S

Associate Professor, Ballari Institute of Technology & Management

Publicity Chair

Mr. Devendra Gowda

Assistant Professor, Acharya Institute of Technology

Publicity Co-Chair

Ms. Brunda S Kotian

SoC DFT Engineer, Intel

Where To Find Us

Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru – Whitefield

City

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Date

29 August 2026

Time

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Details

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DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru – Whitefield

Good To Know

FAQ

What is CASIF‑2026 about?

CASIF‑2026, themed “Quantum Ignite: Powering the Next Industrial Shift,” is a full-day industry forum on quantum computing — covering algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical architectures, and enterprise-scale optimization — hosted by IEEE CAS Bangalore Chapter and IEEE Bangalore Section.

When and where is the event?

29 August 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru – Whitefield.

Is prior registration required?

Yes. Please register in advance using the link on this page to secure your spot — tiered pricing applies for IEEE members, IEEE CAS members, and students.

Do IEEE CAS members get a discount?

Yes. IEEE CAS Professional and IEEE CAS Student members receive the lowest registration rates. If you’re not yet a CAS member, you can join before registering to access these rates.

Will there be networking opportunities?

Yes — the agenda includes a networking lunch break and time around keynotes and the panel discussion to connect with speakers, panelists, and fellow attendees.

Behind The Scenes

Student Volunteers

The student volunteer team powering CASIF‑2026 on the ground.