Generative AI in Industry: Hope, Hype, or Reality? (Panel Discussion)

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As part of its role as a proud technical partner of IEM ICDC 2025, the GenAI Centre of Excellence (IEM) organized an impactful panel discussion titled “Generative AI in Industry: Hope, Hype, or Reality?” on Friday, 11th April 2025, at the Software Technology Parks of India, Sector-V, Kolkata. This event brought together eminent industry leaders to share their insights on the real-world applications, challenges, and future of Generative AI. The distinguished panel featured Mrityunjoy Sen (Director, LTIMindtree), Suman Kumar Saha (Associate Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions), Tamal Datta (Managing Director, Skybuffer Solutions Pvt. Ltd), and Prabuddha Samaddar (Data & Analytics Program Manager, Tech Mahindra), who engaged in an enlightening discussion on whether Generative AI is a true industry revolution, a temporary hype, or a distant hope. The session, held from 12 PM to 1 PM, covered a wide range of topics including ethical considerations, enterprise integration, and the evolving role of AI in shaping business strategies. The discussion fostered an interactive environment where audience members had the opportunity to engage with the speakers and deepen their understanding of this transformative technology. The panel discussion was followed by “Quiz-GenAlous” on 12th April 2025, an exciting AI-themed quiz that tested participants' knowledge of Generative AI. Winners received certificates and attractive gifts, encouraging active engagement and learning. Participants were encouraged to follow the official Instagram page @iemgenai to stay updated on future events and opportunities. The success of this event highlighted IEM’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry, and to promoting innovation in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

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Organised on: 4/11/2025