Winter School on Agentic Systems and the Transformation of Work & Symposium on Agentic AI

Winter School on Agentic Systems and the Transformation of Work
January 28 – February 7, 2026 | SDMIMD, Mysuru

SDMIMD, Mysuru, will host a Winter School on Agentic Systems and the Transformation of Work, focusing on how agentic AI systems are reshaping organizations, decision-making, and the future of work. The programme brings together global experts from academia and industry to offer deep insights, practical perspectives, and forward-looking discussions on emerging AI-driven work models.

Resource Persons

  • Dr. Lee Schlenker, Business Analytics Institute, France

  • Dr. Christian Hitz, Zurich University of Applied Sciences

  • Mr. Davy Cielen, Maiton Consulting Group, London

  • Mr. Thierry Schaltegger, Zurich University of Applied Sciences

  • Dr. M Minhaj, SDMIMD, India

Symposium on Agentic AI
30 January 2026 | SDMIMD, Mysuru

As part of the Winter School, SDMIMD will also organize a Symposium on Agentic AI, bringing together thought leaders from industry and academia to deliberate on the evolving role of agentic AI in business and society.

Keynote Address

  • Dr. Lee Schlenker, Principal Consultant, Business Analytics Institute, France

Panel Discussion

  • Mr. Davy Cielen, Maiton Consulting Group, London

  • Mr. Srinivas Varadarajan, CEO, Vigyanlabs, Mysuru

  • Dr. Navin Patel, Associate VP & Head – AI Academy, Infosys, Mysuru; Convener, IT Panel, CII Mysuru

  • Dr Prasad SN (Lt Col), Director, SDMIMD, Mysuru

  • Dr. M Minhaj, Dean – Academics, SDMIMD, Mysuru