Past TEDx event

TEDxSIESGST

BORROWED BRILLIANCE

Took placeOctober 4, 2026
LocationNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
FormatUniversity
Borrowed Brilliance explores the evolving relationship between human intelligence and artificial intelligence not as a competition, but as a collaboration. As human creativity, intuition, empathy, and experience converge with AI’s ability to process, learn, and amplify, we are entering a new era of shared intelligence. The event brings together diverse perspectives on how humans and AI can complement one another, challenge conventional thinking, and unlock possibilities beyond what either could achieve alone.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Aarti Karande

    Principal | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Enterprise Architecture

    Dr. Aarti Milind Karande she previously served as an Assistant Professor at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology. She holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from S.P.I.T., University of Mumbai, a Post-Doctorate from C-DAC in Enterprise Architecture, and an M.Tech in Computer Engineering from VJTI. Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Enterprise Architecture, Business Process Agility and Service-Oriented Architecture.

  • Arathi Boyanapalli

    Associate Professor | Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning & Healthcare

    Dr. Arathi Boyanapalli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at SIES Graduate School of Technology, Navi Mumbai. She holds a PhD and has extensive academic and research experience in Computer Engineering. Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, IoT, Image Processing and healthcare applications of AI. She has contributed to research publications in areas including deep-learning-based medical image analysis and IoT-based assistive technology.

  • Hariram Chavan

    Professor | Artificial Intelligence & Mobile Databases

    Dr. Hariram Khandu Chavan is a Professor. He has more than 24 years of teaching experience and holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from VJTI, University of Mumbai. His research specialization includes Mobile Databases and Artificial Intelligence, with consultancy expertise in Database and Machine Learning. He has published research papers and presented his work at national and international conferences.

  • Narendra Shekokar

    Professor | Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, IoT & Networking

    Professor with expertise in Cyber Security, System Security, Digital Forensics, IoT and Networking. He has extensive academic and research experience, with numerous journal articles, book chapters and conference publications. He has also served on academic boards and research advisory committees and has delivered expert talks on cybersecurity, machine learning and intellectual property.

  • Sujata Alegavi

    Associate Professor & Head, IoT | AI, Deep Learning & Image Processing

    Dr. Sujata Alegavi (Dubal) is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of IoT. She holds a PhD in Technology and specializes in Remote Sensing, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Video and Image Processing, and Communication Engineering. She has extensive teaching and research experience, contributing to academic projects, publications and student innovation initiatives.

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