Dr. Pradeep B. Mane received his BE (E&TC) and ME(E&TC) degree from Government College of Engineering Pune ,India and P.hD from Bharati Vidyapeeth University,Pune. He worked in Philips India ltd. for 3 years, 15 years in Bharati Vidyapeeth COE Pune and currently working as a Principal in AISSMS’s Institute of Information Technology, Pune affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. He was a member of the BOS for Electronics faculty in Bharati Vidyapith University and Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has co-authored 7 books for engineering courses with Wiley, CRC press and Technova publications in the field of Radio and TV engineering and Computer networks. He has 85 publications in international journals. He has published 70 papers in national, international conferences and seminars. He is a regular reviewer for Springer Wireless Personal Communication journal. His area of interest is wired, wireless communication and computer networks.

Dr. Ajai Kumar, currently Senior Director and HoD of Applied Artificial Intelligence Group & Graphic and Intelligence based Script Technology (GIST) group, C-DAC, Pune, has long-standing highly productive administrative acumen for project proposals submission to project completion and deployment, feasibility studies, requirement analysis, organization of Workshops, Seminars and Technical Exhibitions. As a seasoned business and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience, he is passionate about technology and IT application in business transformation. His research vision and contribution also encompass into many fields having published various technical papers on Speech Technologies, Search Technologies, Translation and Transliteration in IEEE, Scopus, Springer and other major publications/conferences besides attending various International and National level conferences.

Dr. Anirban Sarkar serves as the Chairman and Managing Director at Deccaleap Technologies LLP. He holds a Master's in Business Administration from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. With a strong commitment to addressing water quality issues, Dr. Sarkar has spearheaded successful projects in collaboration with the Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh Governments, focusing on fluoride removal from groundwater to ensure potable water for 50 villages. His notable contributions have earned him the moniker "Water Man of India." Under his leadership, company has expanded its reach with approximately 2500 units across the country and a growing presence overseas. Dr. Sarkar has also ventured into the field of renewable energy, starting in 2010, and has since concentrated on developing major megawatt solar plants. In addition to his dedication to water treatment solutions, he is committed to contributing to resource conservation efforts.

Parvez is a Software Inventor, Patentee and Entrepreneur and has obtained patents for his inventions in India & USA. He has experience of developing & inventing software, drafting & prosecuting patents, patent searching, conducting patent workshops, commercializing patent rights and managing a Software IPR related Startup company. He is also a Registered Patent Agent admitted to practice before the Indian Patent Office. Parvez’s focus, at Khurana & Khurana, is on consultancy, business development and client relationships relating to IPR Strategy, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights & Designs. He has worked with hundreds of Intellectual Property (IP) Creators, Inventors and Inventions to help with their Innovation & IP Protection Strategy.

Anurag Kumar is an Electronics and Communication Engineer by qualification and currently serving as Scientist-D/Joint Director at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. As a Joint Director in the Innovation and IPR Division, Anurag Kumar has his task cut out. He is handling a multitude of responsibilities for boosting innovation and generation of intellectual capital in the country. Some of the key responsibilities handled include overseeing the activities of Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0), a key scheme from MeitY to boost the startup ecosystem in India, Support for International Patent Protection (SIP-EIT)- another flagship program that is trying to boost international patent filing especially among MSMEs and startups from India, increasing IPR Awareness and generating more IPR portfolios. Anurag is also handling the activities of MeitY Startup Hub an ambitious programme from MeitY to connect all ICT based startups operating in the techno-innovation sphere with Incubation Centres, VCs, Mentors and other stakeholders to make them compete on a global scale. He is also responsible for reviewing, monitoring and steering of technical and overall progress of R&D projects of the division.

Priyanka Marathe is an Advocate and a Senior Associate in the Patent department (Engineering department) of Krishna and Saurastri Associates LLP. She has an experience of several years in the field of intellectual property and has handled matters relating to patent drafting, patent prosecution, patentability searches, invalidity searches, Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) searches, infringement analysis, and providing opinions. She has also handled design prosecution. Her area of expertise is electronics. Before joining Krishna and Saurastri Associates in 2016, she has worked in an MNC handling in-house IP matters. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics from Mumbai University. She has pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from Government Law College, Mumbai. Priyanka is registered to practice before the Courts in India, the Indian Patent & Trade Marks Office and is also registered with the Bar Council of India.

Rushikesh Sonawane is a passionate Mechanical Engineer and the director of Cerebrospark Innovations. With over three years of experience in Drones, UAVs, and mechatronics, his expertise lies in UAV Design, Development, and research. He's focused on leveraging drones/UAVs for smart farming in India to boost agricultural growth. Known for his strong leadership and human resource connections, he creates a conducive work environment. Beyond his engineering prowess, Rushikesh is a multitasker, indulging in writing literature and dramas. His deep interest in Indian history and related literature has earned him recognition as the PM Yuva writer by the Government of India

Shubhangni Asati, an esteemed Project Engineer at GIST Group, CDAC Pune, has been pivotal in driving the development and management of the ICT IPR portal. Through unwavering dedication, she has led this initiative with remarkable leadership and expertise. Shubhangni's visionary approach and relentless dedication have not only enhanced the standing of the ICT IPR portal but have also been instrumental in generating comprehensive prior art searches, insightful landscape reports, and meticulous invention analyses. Her contributions serve as a testament to the crucial role of strategic insights in navigating the dynamic terrain of the technology sector. These efforts have significantly enriched our understanding of the technological landscape and underscored the importance of strategic insights in the industry.