Organized IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) Student branch chapter (SBC) and IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) Student branch chapter (SBC), School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (DU), Bhubaneswar, India
Event Details:
- Title of the Invited Talk: AI for Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
- Speaker: Mr. Aloke Das, Founder, Lab and Lectures and 2025 Chair, IEEE CEDA Bangalore Section
- Date: Saturday, 24th January 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Mode: Google Meet (Online)
- Number of Participants: 30
- Purpose of the Event: Academic knowledge enhancement and social awareness and outreach
Write-up on the Event:
The IEEE Online Invited Technical Talk Session on “AI for Electronic Design Automation (EDA),” organized on Saturday, 24th January 2026 by the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) Student Branch Chapter and the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) Student Branch Chapter at the School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, served as a highly insightful and forward-looking academic initiative aimed at exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and modern chip design methodologies. This distinguished session featured Mr. Aloke Das, Founder of Lab and Lectures and 2025 Chair of IEEE CEDA Bangalore Section, as the keynote speaker, bringing with him extensive industry experience and visionary insights into the evolving landscape of EDA. Conducted in online mode via Google Meet from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, the event witnessed the active participation of 30 enthusiastic students and aspiring engineers, who engaged deeply with the subject matter. The primary objective of this invited talk was to enhance academic knowledge while fostering social awareness and outreach by highlighting the transformative role of AI in addressing complex challenges in electronic design. During the session, the speaker elaborated on how artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques are revolutionizing traditional EDA workflows, including design optimization, verification, testing, and automation of intricate circuit design processes. A key highlight of the talk was the discussion on how AI-driven tools can significantly reduce design time, improve accuracy, and enable scalable solutions for next-generation semiconductor technologies. The session also shed light on real-world applications and emerging trends, encouraging students to explore research and career opportunities in this rapidly advancing domain. The interactive nature of the session allowed participants to engage in meaningful discussions, ask insightful questions, and gain clarity on the practical implementation of AI in EDA tools and frameworks. Furthermore, the talk emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary knowledge, combining electronics engineering with data science and artificial intelligence, to stay relevant in the competitive technological landscape. Overall, the IEEE Online Invited Technical Talk on “AI for Electronic Design Automation (EDA)” proved to be a highly enriching experience, successfully inspiring participants to innovate and contribute to the advancement of intelligent electronic systems. It reinforced IEEE’s vision of leveraging technology for societal benefit while equipping students with the knowledge and motivation required excelling in cutting-edge research and industry applications.
