Bengaluru, January 8, 2026:
GITAM (Deemed to be University) hosted the 13th International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (ICTIEE 2026) at its Bengaluru campus, bringing together global academic and industry leaders to reimagine the future of engineering education in an AI-driven world.
Organised in collaboration with the Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE Foundation), the conference was themed “Transforming Teaching and Learning Ecosystems in the AI-Driven World.” Over 500 delegates participated in the two-day forum, which focused on building interactive, resilient and student-centric learning environments. The conference also witnessed the presentation of 76 research papers by faculty members, which will be published in the Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (JEET).
The event was graced by Dr. S. Vidyashankar, Vice Chancellor, Visvesvaraya Technological University; Dr. Ashok S. Shettar, Pro Chancellor, KLE Technological University; and Prof. Basavaraj Gundappa K, Pro Vice Chancellor, GITAM University, Bengaluru and Conference General Chair, along with other dignitaries, faculty members and students.
Dr. Vidyashankar stressed that transformation in engineering education is no longer optional, stressing the need to adopt global best practices to keep Indian graduates globally competitive. Dr. Shettar highlighted that classrooms must evolve into centres of innovation, supported by strong multidisciplinary collaboration.
Prof. Basavaraj Gundappa K said, the focus of ICTIEE 2026 was to integrate AI while keeping students at the heart of the learning process. Keynote sessions explored AI-enabled classrooms, gamified curricula and emerging teaching models, reinforcing the view that AI should act as an enabler, not a replacement, for educators.
The conference also featured a panel discussion on leadership in the age of AI and hosted the IUCEE Annual Student Forum 2026, offering students a platform to showcase innovation, collaboration and leadership.
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