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The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) organized an expert talk on “Techno-Entrepreneurship in the AI Era: From Code & Circuits to Commercial Scale” on 28 October 2026 at the Chanakya Seminar Hall, NHCE. The session was delivered by Mr. Gopal, Senior Technical Manager at enGen Global, Chennai. The talk provided valuable insights into the growing opportunities created by the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The speaker emphasized the importance of developing technical, creative, and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in an evolving technology landscape. Students were encouraged to envision their professional growth and prepare for emerging industry trends over the next decade. The session highlighted how engineers can identify real-world problems and develop innovative technology-based solutions. Participants gained an understanding of the complete journey from idea generation and prototype development to product validation and commercialization. The resource person explained how academic projects can be transformed into marketable products that create value for society and industry.

The talk also emphasized that entrepreneurship extends beyond starting businesses and involves innovation, problem-solving, and value creation. Students learned about startup opportunities arising from the integration of AI with electrical and electronic systems. The session inspired participants to adopt a product-oriented mindset and explore technology-driven entrepreneurial ventures. Overall, the programme enhanced students’ awareness of techno-entrepreneurship and motivated them to transform engineering knowledge into impactful and commercially viable solutions.