All India Seminar on AI-Driven Electronics & Communication Begins at Punjabi University

Published on: 06 Feb 2026 at 04:18 PM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Patiala, February 6:
The first day of the two-day All India Seminar on “Advances of Electronics & Communication in the Artificial Intelligence Era” was successfully inaugurated at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala. The seminar is being organized by The Institution of Engineers (India), Punjab and Chandigarh State Centre, under the aegis of the Electronics and Telecommunication Division Board, in association with the ECE Department of Punjabi University.

The inaugural session began with the presentation of bouquets to the dignitaries, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Baljit Singh Khehra, Chairman, IEI Punjab & Chandigarh State Centre. Dr. Reecha Sharma, Convener of the seminar, introduced the theme and objectives of the event.

Dr. Jagtar Singh Sivia, Council Member IE(I) and Chairman of the Electronics and Telecommunication Division Board, highlighted the importance of electronics and communication technologies in the age of artificial intelligence and encouraged young engineers to focus on innovation and research.

Prof. (Dr.) Kulwinder Singh Malhi, Head of the ECE Department, addressed the gathering and emphasized the department’s commitment to promoting advanced research in emerging technologies. The Guest of Honour, Prof. (Dr.) Jaswinder Singh Brar, Dean Academic Affairs, Punjabi University, appreciated the initiative and stressed the need for industry-academia collaboration.

In his inaugural address, Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Jagdeep Singh, Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, underscored the growing significance of AI in modern engineering and urged students and researchers to work on practical and socially relevant technological solutions.

Mementoes were presented to the dignitaries, and the inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Er. Karnail Singh, Honorary Secretary, IEI Punjab & Chandigarh State Centre.

The inaugural ceremony was followed by Technical Session-I, chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Manjit Singh Bhamrah, featuring expert lectures by Dr. Anju Bala, Dr. Neeru Jindal, and Dr. Vishal Goyal on emerging topics in AI, electronics, and communication systems.

After the lunch break, Technical Session-II, chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Ranjit Kaur, included expert talks by Dr. Williamjeet Singh, Dr. Priyanka Gupta, and Dr. Reecha Sharma, focusing on recent developments in artificial intelligence, communication networks, and embedded technologies.

The day concluded with active participation from delegates, researchers, and students, making the technical sessions highly interactive and informative. The seminar will continue on February 7 with further technical discussions and the valedictory session at the IEI Punjab and Chandigarh State Centre, Chandigarh.