Unlocking AI’s Industrial Potential: Dr. Ritesh Kumar Joins AsiaStartupExpo Q2 2025 as Keynote Speaker

AsiaStartupExpo Q2 2025 is proud to announce Dr. Ritesh Kumar, Principal Scientist at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh, as the second keynote speaker for the upcoming virtual event on June 25, 2025. With over 15 years of research in AI-driven computational olfaction and agricultural solutions, Dr. Kumar will be speaking on how AI technologies are transforming industrial applications beyond conventional boundaries.

In a world fascinated by AI’s potential, startups often face challenges in scaling scientific innovations into market-ready products. Dr. Kumar’s work on artificial olfaction — including AI-powered artificial noses and tongues — offers startups insight into harnessing complex AI systems for real-world industrial and consumer applications, particularly in agriculture, food tech, and environmental sensing.

What Dr. Kumar Will Cover in His Keynote:

• Industrial Applications: Learn about the practical deployment of AI-driven solutions such as autonomous odor source localization and AI-enabled agricultural technologies designed to improve crop monitoring and food quality.
  
• Research to Market: Gain insights on bridging fundamental AI research with commercial success, drawing from Dr. Kumar’s collaborations with global industry leaders like TATA Consumer Products and FoodPairing Belgium.
  
• Startup Opportunities: Understand emerging market trends and product scopes in AI-powered sensory devices and how startups can leverage these technologies to create differentiated, high-impact innovations.
  

Why This Matters to Startups

Dr. Kumar’s keynote will help startups navigate the transition from cutting-edge research to viable industrial products — a crucial step for deep-tech entrepreneurs looking to commercialize AI innovations in niche yet promising fields. His talk will inspire founders to explore unconventional AI applications, uncover new market needs, and adopt best practices for R&D-driven product development.

About Dr. Ritesh Kumar: AI Research Leader & Deep-Tech Mentor

Dr. Kumar has an impressive track record of scientific excellence with 45+ peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals such as Science Advances and IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. His tenure as a Royal Society Newton Fellow saw pioneering advances in fragrance prediction and molecular design, recognized globally through participation in the Science-published DREAM Olfaction Prediction Challenge.

Beyond academia, Dr. Kumar actively translates his research into industry impact through collaborations with multinational corporations and mentorship roles guiding AI startups under India’s National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems. He is a Fellow of IETE India and a respected figure in the AI deep-tech ecosystem.

About AsiaStartupExpo Q2 2025

Co-hosted by beSUCCESS, AsiaTechDaily, and KoreaTechDesk, AsiaStartupExpo Q2 2025 is Asia’s premier virtual platform for emerging innovators in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, and Consumer Tech. Scheduled for June 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (SGT), the event features:

• Insightful keynote addresses by industry pioneers like Dr. Ritesh Kumar and Devendra Singh Parmar
  
• A panel discussion with top venture capitalists from leading Asian firms
  
• Curated 1:1 pitch sessions connecting startups with investors
  

This dynamic forum is designed to accelerate innovation and investment across Asia’s most transformative sectors.

Invitation to Startups and Investors

Startups innovating in AI, SaaS, fintech, and consumer technology are encouraged to apply for pitching by June 10, 2025, with the final startup list shared in the second week of June.

Investors interested in sourcing high-potential startups, participating in panel discussions, or serving as judges are invited to register early to secure their spot.

Participation is free: Register Here

Join us at AsiaStartupExpo Q2 2025 to discover game-changing technologies, engage with visionary founders, and be part of Asia’s innovation revolution.