Speakers
Voices Shaping Computational Intelligence and Communication
CCICT brings together leading researchers, practitioners, and innovators delivering invited keynotes, focused technical talks, and steering high-impact sessions across AI, IoT, cybersecurity, data science, wireless technologies and beyond.
Keynote Speakers – CCICT 2026
Prof. Oscar Castillo
Professor, Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana, MexicoProf. Castillo is a globally recognized expert in type-2 fuzzy logic, hybrid intelligent systems, and soft computing. He serves as Chair of the IEEE CIS Mexico Chapter and President of the International Fuzzy Systems Association (IFSA).
He holds an h-index of 99 (Google Scholar) with over 33,000 citations and has authored 1,200+ publications, including 100+ books and 300+ journal articles. His work significantly influences intelligent control, optimization, and fuzzy system design worldwide.
Prof. Sven Groppe
Professor of Computer Science, University of Lübeck, GermanyHead of the Quantum and Intelligent Computing Lab, Prof. Groppe leads research at the intersection of quantum computing, semantic data management, and AI-based system design. He actively contributes to future-focused solutions in hybrid and high-performance computing.
His work in query optimization, quantum software stacks, and data stream processing powers modern data-intensive systems. Prof. Groppe is also a founding member of the German national research project “PlanQK – Platform and Ecosystem for Quantum-Assisted Artificial Intelligence”.
Prof. Teddy Mantoro
Senior Member IEEE · Chair, IEEE CIS Indonesia Chapter · Professor, Nusa Putra University, IndonesiaA distinguished researcher in pervasive computing, cyber-physical systems, and context-aware environments, Prof. Mantoro’s work spans intelligent sensing and adaptive interfaces. He leads multi-national research collaborations across Asia, Australia, and Europe.
Dr. Kathrin Kind-Trueller
Chief Data Scientist & AI Director – Cognizant · Former Senior AI Scientist – Volkswagen AGA globally recognized expert in AI governance and strategic digital transformation, Dr. Kathrin Kind-Trueller blends academic insight with deep industry impact. She is currently serving as Chief Data Scientist & AI Director at Cognizant, and formerly held the role of Senior Group Research Scientist in AI at Volkswagen AG. In parallel, she is Professor (Part-time) at the Paris School of Management and advises prestigious global institutions.
Dr. Kind is also a Responsible AI Governor (Global Council for Responsible AI) and an invited member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Data Frontiers. Her thought leadership spans ethical AI, data lineage, enterprise architecture, and the strategic alignment of technology with global policy and business innovation.
Dr. S. Balakrishnan
Professor & Head, CSE, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, VMRF (Deemed University), Chennai, IndiaDr. S. Balakrishnan is a Senior IEEE Member, ACM and BoS Member, AICTE Lilavati Awardee, and IEEE R10 Entrepreneurship Ambassador. With 23 years of experience in academia, research, and administration, he has authored over 49 books, 10 book chapters, and 100+ journal and conference papers.
He holds 10 international and 44 Indian patents in IoT and AI applications, and he has delivered 70+ guest lectures and 20+ keynotes worldwide.
Importance and applications.
Exploring the transition from task-following AI to autonomous, intent-driven systems that learn, decide, and create alongside humans—raising new questions on control, accountability, and the future of innovation.
A deep dive into how evolving data distributions impact the reliability of LLMs, and how drift-aware learning strategies keep AI systems robust in changing data landscapes.
Tracing the evolution of cybersecurity from classical ethical hacking to GenAI-augmented defense, highlighting how AI tools can both secure and threaten digital ecosystems and what responsible innovation must look like.
exploring the design and deployment of intelligent IoT-based embedded systems, focusing on how tightly integrated hardware–software co-design can enable real-time, data-driven decision making in smart environments. Practical case studies of IoT-based smart systems in domains such as healthcare, and smart cities will be discussed.
A fast tour from the evolution of intelligence to how AI is reshaping our world, with a focus on human–AI collaboration and the ethics, trust, and responsibility needed to use it well.
Presenting the IntelliDent Care Station—a solar-powered, AI-enabled oral health kiosk that brings expert screening and teleconsultation to underserved regions through computer vision, secure connectivity, and portable design.
Showcasing how predictive analytics, medical imaging and decision-support systems can transform diagnosis and personalized care while keeping clinicians in the loop.
How combining quantitative models with psychology and behavioral science unlocks more interpretable, ethical and human-aware AI systems.
A forward look at 5G and beyond, VLSI design flows and how tightly coupled hardware–software co-design can unlock new wireless and IoT applications.