ASME Announces Distinguished Global Lineup for IMECE India 2025
Chennai: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced a stellar lineup of speakers for the first-ever India edition of the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), set to take place in Hyderabad from September 10-13, 2025. The event will bring together leading innovators, academic experts, industry pioneers, and government leaders from across the globe to share knowledge, expertise, and innovations in mechanical engineering.
Keynote Speakers and Sessions
The keynote roster features globally recognized leaders, including Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Group; Tom Costabile, Executive Director & CEO, ASME; and Dr. Lester K. Su, President, ASME (2025-2026). Other notable speakers include Dr. Kalaiselvi N., Director General, CSIR & Secretary, DSIR; Pawan Kumar Chandana, Founder of Skyroot Aerospace; and Shivkumar Kalayanaraman, CEO of ANRF. The congress will also feature a landmark session titled “Turning the Gears: Women Shaping the Future of Mechanical Engineering” to spotlight leadership and gender parity within the profession.
Panel Discussions and Masterclasses
IMECE India 2025 will offer a dynamic series of panel discussions addressing pressing topics in the engineering landscape, including advancing research, new energy, industry-oriented curriculum reforms, AI and machine learning, and sustainability. The congress will also feature expert-led masterclasses, including sessions on technology adoption and government support, Telangana’s industry landscape, and MSME opportunities in aerospace and defense.
Historic Moment for India
According to Madhukar Sharma, President & Director, ASME India Private Limited, “IMECE India marks a historic first as 145 years of ASME excellence finally comes home.” The event is expected to attract nearly 1,500 leading innovators, academic experts, industry pioneers, and government leaders from across the globe, with over 650 rigorously peer-reviewed papers to be presented.
