Symposium on Agentic AI

As part of the WinterSchool Program of the Business Analytics Institute (BAI), France, hosted by SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru, a high-impact Symposium on AgenticAI was successfully organised at the institute on January 30, 2026

The panel engaged in insightful deliberations on Agentic Systems and their transformative impact on the future of work, exploring how AI is reshaping industries, enabling intelligent decision-making, and redefining organisational capabilities. Discussions also focused on practical AI implementation across sectors and the evolving trajectory of AI technologies.

A key emphasis of the symposium was on preparing students to thrive in an AI-driven future, aligning academic learning with rapid technological and workplace transformations.

The distinguished panel included Dr. Lee SCHLENKER, Moderator & Head, Business Analytics Institute, France; Mr. Srinivas Varadarajan, CEO, VIGYANLABS, Mysuru; Dr. Navin Patel Ph.D., Associate Vice President & Head – AI Academy, Infosys, Mysuru, Convener, IT Panel, CII Mysuru; Dr. Lt Col Prasad S N, Ph.D. Director, SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru.

A meaningful exchange of perspectives reinforcing the importance of academia–industry collaboration in shaping future-ready leaders.