AICWiC’26 – Day 1 Highlights, Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women, Hyderabad

AICWiC’26 – Day 1 Highlights

Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women, Hyderabad

The ACM-W Stanley Student Chapter successfully conducted Day 1 of AICWiC’26 on 19th February 2026, focusing on the theme Responsible AI and Human-Centered Leadership .

The keynote address was delivered by Flt Lt Sonali Shirpurkar (Retd.), Founder of Upskill with Sonali LLP, who spoke on “Beyond Classroom – Resilience, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning in Computing Careers.” She inspired students to develop resilience, ethical thinking, and leadership beyond technical skills.

An engaging panel discussion on “ Beyond Code – Ethics, Trust, and Leadership in Modern Computing” featured Lt Col Ashutosh Jha (Retd.), Chief Strategy Officer, ACS Technologies Limited; Mr. Manoj Kumar Dhurbha , Associate Director (Cyber Security), KPMG India; and Mr. Kushal Srivastava , Assistant Professor – Law, Woxsen University, along with the keynote speaker. The discussion emphasized ethical AI, cybersecurity responsibility, and the importance of trust in modern technology.

The day also included a Poster Presentation session under the theme “ Responsible AI Gender perspective in algorithm deisgn” where students from various colleges showcased innovative ideas and research projects.

The event was successfully organized by the entire ACM-W, and CSI Student Council teams under the guidance of Dr. P. R. Anisha, Faculty Sponsor , whose support and mentorship played a key role in the smooth conduct of the program.

Day 1 concluded with enthusiastic participation and insightful discussions, setting the tone for meaningful conversations on the future of responsible computing