1. Eligibility Criteria

• The Session Chair should be a recognized expert in the relevant domain from either academia or industry.
• Must have significant experience in research, innovation, or industry applications within the session's topic.

2. Academic Experts

• Should hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Must have published research articles in reputed journals or conferences.
• Preferably hold a faculty position (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor) at a recognized university or research institution.

3. Industry Experts

• Should have substantial experience (minimum 5–10 years) in the relevant domain.
• Must have held leadership or senior technical roles in the industry (e.g., R&D Head, Senior Engineer, CTO, or Project Manager).
• Experience in implementing cutting-edge technologies, patents, or industry collaborations is desirable, as well as have published some research papers.

4. Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth conduct of the session, maintaining time limits and order.
• Evaluate and facilitate discussions on research presentations.
• Provide constructive feedback and encourage active participation from attendees.
• Evaluate the papers presented during the session and assign score to each paper.
• Select or recommend the best paper from the session, if required.