{"id":40675,"date":"2026-04-07T14:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technotimes.info\/?p=40675"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:40:27","slug":"human26-advancing-human-centered-computing-at-techno-bengal-institute-of-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technotimes.info\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/human26-advancing-human-centered-computing-at-techno-bengal-institute-of-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"HumaN26: Advancing Human-Centered Computing at Techno Bengal Institute of Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a remarkable celebration of academic excellence and research-driven innovation, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitcollege.in\">Techno Bengal Institute of Technology<\/a>, <\/strong>successfully hosted the<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><em><strong>4th Doctoral Symposium on Human-Centered Computing \u2013 HumaN26<\/strong><\/em>. Jointly organized by the <strong>Department of CSE (AI &amp; ML)<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong>Computer Society of India (CSI)<\/strong>, Kolkata Chapter, the symposium stood as a testament to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.technoindiagroup.com\/index.php\">Techno India Group<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s commitment to fostering meaningful academic dialogue and cutting-edge research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held on <strong>March 28\u201329, 2026<\/strong>, the symposium brought together scholars, researchers, and industry experts to explore the evolving dimensions of human-centered computing. Centered around the theme\u00a0<em><strong>\u201cAgentic Human Intelligence,\u201d<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the event highlighted the growing synergy between human cognition and intelligent systems, emphasizing the transformative role of AI in shaping adaptive and human-aware technologies.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" data-id=\"40731\" src=\"https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_2494-Enhanced-NR-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_2494-Enhanced-NR-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_2494-Enhanced-NR-300x208.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-0W9A0262-Enhanced-NR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-0W9A0262-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-0W9A0262-Enhanced-NR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-0W9A0262-Enhanced-NR-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-0W9A0262-Enhanced-NR-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-0W9A0262-Enhanced-NR-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-0W9A0262-Enhanced-NR-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The symposium was supported by reputed academic and technical bodies, including the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and Springer, ensuring both global visibility and scholarly significance.<\/strong> It provided a dynamic platform for doctoral scholars to present their research, exchange ideas, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with experts from diverse domains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was further enriched by the esteemed presence of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/manoshi-roychowdhury-9661271a3\/\">Prof. Manoshi RoyChowdhury<\/a>, Co-Chairperson of Techno India Group<\/strong>, whose visionary leadership continues to inspire innovation and academic excellence across the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major highlights of HumaN26 was its distinguished lineup of speakers and panelists. Eminent academicians and researchers such as <strong>Prof. Sankar K. Pal, Dr. Dimitris Platisios, Dr. Sriparna Saha, Dr. Ayan Mondal, Dr. Sandeep Singh Sengar, and Dr. Shreya Ghosh<\/strong> shared valuable insights, offering both national and international perspectives that added depth and relevance to the symposium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"40734\" src=\"https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_2694-Enhanced-NR-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_2694-Enhanced-NR-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_2694-Enhanced-NR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/technotimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_2694-Enhanced-NR-768x511.jpg 768w, 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Mazumder, Dr. Soumya Sen, and Prof. Jyotsna K. Mandal<\/strong>. The session encouraged critical engagement on the evolving role of AI in influencing future societies, industries, and human experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HumaN26 not only showcased the academic strength of Techno Bengal Institute of Technology but also reinforced its vision of creating impactful platforms that bridge research, innovation, and real-world application. By fostering collaboration between emerging scholars and established experts, the symposium cultivated a spirit of inquiry and forward-thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As the curtains closed on this successful symposium, HumaN26 left behind a strong impression of Techno\u2019s dedication to advancing human-centric innovation\u2014where technology evolves in harmony with human needs, values, and aspirations.<\/em>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a remarkable celebration of academic excellence and research-driven innovation, Techno Bengal Institute of Technology, successfully hosted the&nbsp;4th Doctoral Symposium on Human-Centered Computing \u2013 HumaN26. Jointly organized by the Department of CSE (AI &amp; ML) in collaboration with the Computer Society of India (CSI), Kolkata Chapter, the symposium stood as a testament to Techno India Group\u2019s commitment to fostering meaningful academic dialogue and cutting-edge research. Held on March 28\u201329, 2026, the symposium brought together scholars, researchers, and industry experts to explore the evolving dimensions of human-centered computing. Centered around the theme\u00a0\u201cAgentic Human Intelligence,\u201d\u00a0the event highlighted the growing synergy between human cognition and intelligent systems, emphasizing the transformative role of AI in shaping adaptive and human-aware technologies. The symposium was supported by reputed academic and technical bodies, including the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and Springer, ensuring both global visibility and scholarly significance. It provided a dynamic platform for doctoral scholars to present their research, exchange ideas, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with experts from diverse domains. The event was further enriched by the esteemed presence of Prof. Manoshi RoyChowdhury, Co-Chairperson of Techno India Group, whose visionary leadership continues to inspire innovation and academic excellence across the institution. One of the major highlights of HumaN26 was its distinguished lineup of speakers and panelists. Eminent academicians and researchers such as Prof. Sankar K. Pal, Dr. Dimitris Platisios, Dr. Sriparna Saha, Dr. Ayan Mondal, Dr. Sandeep Singh Sengar, and Dr. Shreya Ghosh shared valuable insights, offering both national and international perspectives that added depth and relevance to the symposium. A compelling panel discussion on&nbsp;\u201cAgentic AI Shaping the Future\u201d&nbsp;was moderated by Prof. Debashis De, featuring experts including Prof. Amlan Chakrabarti, Dr. Ritajit Mazumder, Dr. Soumya Sen, and Prof. Jyotsna K. Mandal. The session encouraged critical engagement on the evolving role of AI in influencing future societies, industries, and human experiences. HumaN26 not only showcased the academic strength of Techno Bengal Institute of Technology but also reinforced its vision of creating impactful platforms that bridge research, innovation, and real-world application. By fostering collaboration between emerging scholars and established experts, the symposium cultivated a spirit of inquiry and forward-thinking. 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