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The Six-Day Professional Development Programme (PDP) on “Network Information Theory: Challenges and Opportunities” is organized by the Department of Networking and Communications, School of Computing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, from 23rd to 28th November 2026. The programme aims to provide students, faculty members, and research scholars with an in-depth understanding of emerging trends, challenges, and advancements in network information theory and communication technologies. It focuses on bridging fundamental theoretical concepts with contemporary developments through expert-led technical sessions, hands-on activities, interactive discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions. The event also provides a platform to explore emerging research opportunities, strengthen technical skills, encourage innovation, and foster academic and industry collaboration, thereby enhancing participants' understanding of next-generation intelligent networking systems.
Events & highlights
- Six-day Professional Development Programme on “Network Information Theory: Challenges and Opportunities” from 23rd to 28th November 2026.
- Expert-led technical sessions on emerging trends and advancements in network information theory.
- Interactive discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions with experts and research scholars.
- Hands-on activities focusing on networking and communication technologies.
- Insights into next-generation networks, intelligent communication systems, and their real-world applications.
- Exploration of emerging research directions, innovations, and academic opportunities.
- Opportunities for faculty members, students, and research scholars to interact and collaborate.
- Strengthening technical knowledge, research skills, and industry-oriented expertise.
- Lunch and refreshments provided for all registered participants.
Event Theme
Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Network Information Theory and Next-Generation Communication Technologies.
Guests
DAY-1 (23.11.2026)
Session 1:
Topic : Towards Zero-X / Self-X: The
Evolution of Autonomous Networks.
Resource Person: Mr. Swaminathan S,
DMTS, System Architect, Nokia.
Session 2:
Topic: Edge Intelligence: Architectures,
Algorithms and Networked Applications.
Resource Person: Dr. Kannadasan K,
Assistant Professor, Dept of Computer
Science and Engineering, IIITDM
Kancheepuram.
DAY-2 (24.11.2026)
Session 1:
Topic: 5G Networks and its advancement
towards 6G Evolution
Session 2:
Topic: Hands On - 5G Networks and its
advancement towards 6G Evolution.
Resource Person: Devadas Pai B,
Founder & CEO,
NanoCell Networks Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru.
DAY-3 (25.11.2026)
Session 1
Topic: Beyond-5G Networks:
Architecture, Services and Emerging
Technologies.
Resource Person: Ms. Poonkuzhali,
Senior Specialist - Standardization,
Nokia, Chennai.
Session 2
Topic: Network Slicing, Orchestration
and Programmable 5G/6G Networks.
Resource Person: Prof. Sudhir Dixit,
Professor, University of Oulu, Finland,
University of Oslo, Norway.
DAY-4 (26.11.2026)
Session 1:
Topic: Federated and Distributed
Intelligence over Networked Systems.
Session 2:
Topic: Hands On - Federated and
Distributed Intelligence over Network
Resource Person: Dr. Chandra Sekhar, Lead computer
vision engineer, Samsung, India.
DAY-5 (27.11.2026)
Session 1
Topic: Digital Twins for Intelligent
5G/6G Network Management
Resource Person: Dr. Nagarajan V,
Professor, Department of Electronics
Engineering, Pondicherry University.
Session 2
Topic: Challenges, Opportunities and
Future Research Directions in Intelligent
Beyond-5G/6G Networks.
Resource Person: Dr. Kavitha M,
Project Manager, Walmart Center of
Tech Excellence, IIT Madras.
DAY-6 (28.11.2026)
Session 1
Topic: Emerging Applications of 5G
and 6G Networks and IEEE CASS
Membership Benefits & Technical
Resources.
Resource Person: Dr. Kalpana Devi P,
Chair - IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Madras Section,
Professor, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D
Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi.
Session 2
Assessment and Valedictory.
Registration deadline / Important dates
- Registration Deadline: 16 November 2026
- Programme Start Date: 23 November 2026
- Programme End Date: 28 November 2026
- Programme Duration: 6 Days
Registration Fees
REGISTRATION FEE
IEEE Member
Faculty : Rs. 500
Student / Research Scholar : Rs. 250
Non IEEE Member
Faculty : Rs. 600
Student / Research Scholar : Rs. 300
Accommodation Details
Paid accommodation will be provided to participants at a minimum nominal tariff, subject to availability.
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