Vivek leads the digital transformation division at CCTech, a company specializing in applying advanced technologies across industries such as construction tech, oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing. With 10 years of experience, he is skilled in Autodesk Platform Services (APS) and has successfully integrated AI-driven solutions to optimize business operations.

Vivek has developed key solutions like AI-based building code compliance systems, AI-powered layout suggestions, and data extraction tools that help organizations make informed decisions. His expertise in system integration, CAD application development, and workflow optimization has helped companies reduce costs and boost productivity.

In addition to his technical work, Vivek is a recognized thought leader in the digital transformation space. He leads industry events, workshops, and collaborations, sharing insights on leveraging emerging technologies. His focus is on helping organizations improve efficiency and achieve sustainable growth. Under his leadership, CCTech has become a trusted partner for businesses advancing their digital transformation efforts.

Chitra is the original creator and managing director of BIOME Environmental Solutions, a diverse team of 30 professionals engaged in the realm of ecological architecture and innovative water and waste solutions located in Bangalore, India.

Coming from an artistic lineage, with a father who is a sculptor/academician and a mother who is a homemaker, Chitra’s educational journey began in Banaras. Her family’s relocation to Nigeria in 1977 led her to pursue a Civil Engineering Diploma at Auchi Polytechnic.

In 1990, after completing her studies at the School of Architecture CEPT India, Chitra initiated her architectural enterprise in Bangalore, marking the commencement of a fortuitous journey. At Biome, the aim has been to seamlessly fuse challenges encompassing materials, ecology, and requisites into holistic ecosystem designs.

Chitra’s involvement in education and design workshops is notable. She orchestrated a design workshop at Archiprix 2017 in CEPT Ahmedabad and held the Charles Correa Academic chair at Goa College of Architecture in 2018. Presently, she serves as a design mentor at NITTE Mangalore since 2019. Her recent educational endeavors encompass leading the Monsoon semester at the School of Architecture CEPT Ahmedabad in both 2020 and 2021.

Noteworthy highlights in her career include her role as a juror at the 2A Continental Architectural Awards in Madrid 2019, participation as a judge at the Asia Edition of YTAA 2020 conducted by Fundacio Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona, contribution as a judge at the D&AD and Dezeen awards.

Sundar Chandramouli is currently Vice President – special projects in the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. As part of the team that delivered the recent INR 13,000 Crore expansion programme and involved in further expansions, Sundar continues to drive innovation initiatives along with use of new technology sustainability and safety measures across the various projects of the expansion.

Sundar Chandramouli is a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) and a chartered engineer since 2002. Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering from Bangalore and a Master’s Degree from the University of Kentucky, he began his career in the US and worked with the world’s leading Companies as project management consultant, contractor and client roles before returning to Bangalore to work with BIAL on the expansion of the Kempegowda International Airport.

Mr. Shreeram, CEO and Director of Modulus Housing, is a visionary leader with a strong academic background, having earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras. His passion for technology spans across Civil and Mechanical engineering, where he has accumulated significant expertise and practical experience. Known for being a tech fanatic, Mr. Shreeram has a deep interest in design philosophies and hardware product design, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation in his work.

Under his leadership, Modulus Housing has gained recognition for its cutting-edge approach to modular housing solutions. The company’s products are designed to address critical needs in portable and efficient housing. Mr. Shreeram’s commitment to innovation is evident in the development of breakthrough products such as MediCAB, AgriCAB, and weCAB. These solutions aim to revolutionize industries by providing modular, adaptable housing and workspace solutions for healthcare, agriculture, and more.

His ability to blend technical knowledge with creative design thinking has positioned Modulus Housing as a pioneer in the industry. Mr. Shreeram’s leadership and innovative mindset continue to drive the company towards new horizons, making a significant impact on the future of housing and infrastructure.

Tarun Jami is the visionary founder of GreenJams, a pioneering cleantech startup in Vishakhapatnam, India, that is revolutionizing the construction industry with carbon-negative building materials. With a background in civil engineering and environmental science, Tarun developed the world’s strongest hempcrete technology, which led to the creation of Agrocrete®—a sustainable building material made from agricultural residues and industrial by-products.

GreenJams, under Tarun’s leadership, addresses two major global challenges: reducing the 45% carbon emissions from construction and mitigating the impact of 2 billion tonnes of crop waste burned annually in India. Agrocrete® cuts construction costs by 50% and enhances thermal insulation, making buildings more energy-efficient.

Ambitiously, GreenJams aims to cover 1 billion square feet of built-up area with Agrocrete® by 2025 and capture 10% of the global bricks and blocks market, ultimately tackling 10% of global carbon emissions. Tarun’s work has earned him accolades, including being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and receiving the INK Fellowship. GreenJams continues to forge partnerships with industry giants, significantly reducing air pollution by preventing crop residue burning across India.

Prakash joined Kalpataru Group in 2017 as part of Group Strategy within Group Chairman’s Office. He drives works around strategy, cost optimization, value engineering and digital initiatives. He is also leading the in-house VC arm which focuses on collaboration and investment in start-ups working within construction and infrastructure domains.

Prior to Kalpataru, Prakash was working with McKinsey & Co. as Practice Specialist in Capital Projects and Infrastructure Practice. He has served clients in 20+ countries within areas of Strategy formulation, Organisation Re-structuring, M&A, Digital in Construction & Time and Cost turn-around of mega and large projects etc.

Overall Prakash has 20+ years of experience in Infrastructure Space. Prakash earned his Gold Medal in Civil Engineering from NIT, Nagpur in 2004. He also has earned multiple certifications from the Wharton School, IIM- Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta and RPC, UK.

Prakash has deep interest in bringing deep-technologies within construction and infrastructure domains to improve productivity and efficiency via digitalization and
mechanization initiatives. 

Arun is a seasoned AEC professional with over 22 years of industry experience wearing multiple hats in structural engineering, project management, and design. He also comes with a strong programming and technology development expertise, a passion for openBIM, and works in the intersection of AEC and technology.

He is currently developing cutting-edge AI models for CAD and building advanced web applications.

Co-founder and CEO of VisiLean Oy, a Finnish startup
focusing on solving complex production management problems in construction with lean methods.

Started my career in the construction industry, leading process improvement and lean implementation projects. Followed it up with research in improving production on construction projects with lean construction methods aligned with information systems (contributed to the original research behind integrating lean construction and building information modeling). Have authored over 45 publications and led several research projects in the area.

Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam joined the faculty in the Building Technology and Construction Management division of the Civil engineering department at IIT-Madras in 2006. Ashwin received his B.Tech in Civil engineering from IIT-Madras and then proceeded to Stanford University for a Masters in Construction Engineering and Management. He then helped start up an internet based company in the USA called All Star Fleet, aimed at providing asset management services for construction companies. Following this he returned to Stanford University to pursue a PhD in the area of Infrastructure Project Management.

Ashwin’s research interests are in the areas of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Infrastructure planning and management, the management and governance of large engineering projects and the use of technology in infrastructure development. Ashwin is also a co-founder of Okapi Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd and serves as a Director on the Board. He is the Editor of the Engineering Project Organization Journal (EPOJ) and has served on many national committees.