DATUM 2026: EARTHWISE is organised by the Centre for Analytics Excellence (CAE), Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai, in collaboration with Indian Data Club, with Codebasics as the Knowledge Partner and Chennai Data Circle as the Community Partner.
As AI adoption continues to accelerate, the next question is no longer just how we use AI, but how we build intelligent systems that are autonomous, responsible, and sustainable.
This conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, practitioners, and students to explore the future of Artificial Intelligence and Agentic AI, with a focus on real-world applications, responsible innovation, and the role of Green AI in building a sustainable AI ecosystem.
Agenda, DATUM 2026: EARTHWISE Saturday, 12th September 2026 · Dr. XB Auditorium, LIBA, Chennai
8:30 – 9:00 AM · Registration & NetworkingBadge pickup, coffee, and informal introductions.
9:00 – 9:30 AM · Welcome AddressSetting the tone for DATUM 2026 and introducing the theme of AI, Agentic AI, and responsible innovation.
9:30 – 10:00 AM · Keynote, Building Responsible & Sustainable AIExploring the future of AI and Agentic AI while addressing responsible development, energy efficiency, and sustainable AI infrastructure.
10:00 – 10:25 AM · Talk 1, AI Is Not Taking Your Job, It Is Rewriting It
AI is not replacing every job, it is changing how jobs are done. This session explores how AI is reshaping data and AI roles, the skills employers are looking for, and what students and professionals can do to stay relevant in the evolving job market.
10:25 – 10:45 AM · Talk 2, AI-assisted Data AnalyticsExploring how data professionals are leveraging AI to deliver data analytics solutions and improving their productivity.
10:45 – 11:15 AM · Coffee Break
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM · Panel, Becoming Industry Ready in the Gen AI EraIndustry leaders discuss the evolution of skills and expertise required to become a successful data and AI professional in the era of Gen AI followed by Q&A with the audience.
12:30 – 1:00 PM · Wrap-up, Certificates & NetworkingKey takeaways from the event, closing remarks, and certificate distribution.
