1. 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. 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. 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. 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.