Symposium on Neuroengineering and Neuroeconomics

About the Symposium

NeuroEngineering is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field rapidly gaining momentum in India. While global standards are well-established, India is now positioned to bridge the gap between its world-class fundamental research and industrial commercialization. By advancing technologies like brain-machine interfaces, wearable EEG/fNIRS systems, and digital mental health tools, we can transform cutting-edge science into impactful societal solutions.

This symposium would serve as a powerful catalyst for this growing ecosystem. By bringing together academia, engineering, and industry, we aim to:

Foster Collaboration: Spark intensive discourse and the cross-fertilization of visionary ideas.
Inspire Innovation: Develop forward-looking curricula and research pipelines that empower the next generation of pioneers.
Bridge the Market Gap: Accelerate the development of homegrown, point-of-care neurotechnologies.

Together, we aim to create a shared vision to establish neurotechnology training, research and applications in India - turning scientific excellence into meaningful technological progress.

Invited Speakers

Ramgopal Rao, VC, BITS-Pilani
Geoffrey Aguirre, Univ. of Pennsylvania
Mark Potenza, Yale University
Kathleen Cullen, Johns Hopkins University
Milind Deogaonkar, Institute of Neuroscience, Kolkata
Manjari Tripathi, AIIMS, New Delhi
Sandeep Grover, PGIMER, Changigarh
Davor Mucic, Danish Copenhagen University
Joydeep Bhattacharya, Hongkong Baptists University
Sumantra Chatterjee, CHINTA, Kolkata
Aravind Sahay, MDI, Gurugram
Nandini Chatterjee-Singh, Ashoka University
K. Naryanan, JNCASR, Bengaluru
Ravi Manjithaya, JNCASR, Bengaluru

Sponsors

Committee

Patron: Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, BITS, Pilani

Organizing Committee: Krishanu Ray & K. N. Mohan, Madhushree Chakraborty, Venkatakrishnan Ramaswamy, Arindam Kushagra, and Balaram Ghosh

Registration

Registration closes on October 10, 2026

Category	Amount	GST	Total
Ph.D. student/ Postdoc	5000	900	₹ 5900
Undergraduate/ Post-graduate student	3000	540	₹ 3540
Academia (Faculty, Staff, etc.)	8000	1440	₹ 9440
Industry	10000	1800	₹ 11800

Registration covers conference kit, meals and refreshments

Payment Link: https://u.payu.in/hJM8vMb4lk40
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/szUAdhLZqtmJWQDz9

Accommodation

Hostel Rate (Students and Postdocs only): ₹ 600 per day (No GST)

Hotel (Double Occupancy)*: 3000 per day + GST

Hotel (Single Occupancy)*: 6000 per day + GST

*Estimated prices, to be paid to the hotel

Venue

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Hyderabad campus is one of the premier technical and science institutes of higher learning in India. It was established by Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (Rajasthan) as one of its latest campuses in the year 2008 with the first batch graduating in the year 2012. BITS, Pilani is one of India’s top technical and science universities established under Sec. 3 of the UGC act.

The sprawling campus is built amidst lush greenery spreading over 200 acres of land at Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet, Hyderabad. Surrounded by natural beauty, the campus is about 70 kilometers away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad and 27 kilometers from Secunderabad railway station. The campus is easily accessible by road with a bus stop just outside the campus. Public transport (route# 212) runs every one hour from Secunderabad to the campus. The campus is in close proximity to many schools, medical facilities, and recreational centers.

The campus is built with state-of-the-art infrastructure without affecting the scenic beauty of the area. Modern laboratories, well-furnished classrooms, lecture theatre complexes, student activity center, auditorium, playground and modern ICT infrastructure, all come together to make BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus a well-equipped campus.

Around 750 bright minds are admitted every year into first degree, higher degree and doctoral programmes of the institute through a single entrance test conducted by BITS, Pilani. Being a campus of BITS, Pilani, Hyderabad campus follows the same curriculum, teaching methodologies and educational practices of its’ parent campus. BITS, Pilani, Hyderabad campus is fully residential, housing over 3200 students, around 170 faculty members and 160 technical and support staff. The teaching faculty brings with them extensive research, teaching and industry experience to offer comprehensive education to students. Currently around 65 research projects are ongoing in the campus, most of which are supported by prominent funding agencies from India and abroad.

Campus life is vibrant and stimulating. Student calendars are filled with a healthy mix of extracurricular activities through various clubs and departments. There is a culture of freedom coupled with a holistic environment for multidimensional growth of a student personality. Over the past few years, students have been placed at multinational companies, government organizations, and research institutes across the globe. The students of the campus are truly ready to become the innovators of tomorrow.

Reach BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus & Nearby Accommodations

Where is the BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus?

The BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus is located in Jawaharnagar, Shameerpet Mandal on Karimnagar Highway, Hyderabad, Rangareddy District, Telangana State. It is approximately 25 kilometres from Secunderabad railway station, about 33 kilometers from Hyderabad railway station (Nampally)/ Imliban (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station-MGBS) bus-station and about 70 km from Rajiv Gandhi international airport, Shamshabad.

How do you reach the BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus?

From the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Shamshabad)

There are regular bus services and cabs from the airport to Secunderabad Railway Station (see www.aeroexpress.com for details about the bus service). From the railway station one can take a bus for the campus.

From the Railway Station

From Secunderabad railway station to BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus one has to travel 22 KM on Rajiv Rahadari/ Karim Nagar Highway, up to Dongala Mysamma junction after Alankruta Resorts in Thumkunta Village and take a right turn towards Ghatkesar. After travelling 1.5 KMs on this road, there is again a diversion to the right leading to the Campus. BITS? sign boards indicating the directions are available on the way.

There is a direct Bus No. 212 from Secunderabad Railway station (Gurudwara Point) to BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus Main Gate Besides there are City Buses having numbers 211S, 211A, 211C, 211D, 211E, 211J, 211K, 211T, 211U, 567, 568, 569 fly from Secunderabad Railway Station to various destinations to the Campus side. Further, there are many APSRTC buses from Secunderabad, Jubilee bus-stand to KarimNagar, Siddhipet,Ramagundam,Gajwel, Cheriyal etc. People can board any of these buses, get down either at Thumkunta or Dongala Mysamma junction which is 1KM away and take an auto to the campus.

Where can I stay near BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus?

Limited shared accommodation will be available on-campus, in institute hostels for students on a first-come first-serve basis and will be charged 550/- per day. Further information will be provided shortly in the website. For alternative accommodations click on the link below:

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