MLDS speaker · 2026
Abhijit Jana
Sr. Director, R&D, Platform Engineering & RoboticsWest Pharmaceutical Services
About Abhijit Jana
Abhijit Jana is a senior technology leader with close to two decades of experience shaping large-scale digital transformation across software engineering, AI/GenAI, enterprise platforms, and intelligent automation. As Senior Director of Engineering & Robotics at West Pharmaceutical Services, he leads the convergence of software, AI/Gen-AI, and robotics to build intelligent, scalable systems for highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Known for zero-to-one innovation, Abhijit has built and scaled global software engineering organizations, incubated Robotics and AI R&D labs, and translated bold ideas into enterprise-ready solutions with measurable business impact. Operating at the intersection of deep technology and business strategy, he is a trusted advisor to executive leadership and a passionate advocate for responsible, human-centered innovation and future-ready technology leadership.
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MLDS 2026
Bengaluru
26–27 Mar 2026Mar 27, 2026 · 13:30–13:50 · Hall 3 · Bengaluru
Tech TalksFrom Agentic AI to Physical AI: Architecting the Next Generation of Intelligent Systems
Agentic AI is reshaping how intelligent systems reason and act — but the next frontier lies in bringing that intelligence into the physical world. This session explores the shift from digital agents to Physical AI systems that interact with real-world environments, devices, and operations. We’ll examine the architectural principles, governance models, and system-level design patterns required to build reliable, scalable intelligent systems beyond the screen.
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