⚠️ Registrations for the Competition end on 02nd Feb 2026

Vision

To create a collaborative platform where academia, industry, and policymakers converge to discuss the transformative technologies shaping the mobility landscape — from autonomous driving and AI-enabled decision systems to cybersecurity and sustainable electric mobility.

Objectives

  • Advance knowledge and collaboration in autonomous vehicles, AI systems, cybersecurity, and electric mobility.
  • Explore integration of intelligence, connectivity, and security in next-gen vehicles.
  • Provide hands-on learning through workshops, competitions and interactive sessions.

Contacts:

  • Autonomous Vehicle: Dr. Shreeprasad (+91 94805 84609), Dr. K. Lakshmi Prasanna (+91 81795 76005)
  • Cybersecurity: Dr. Ramya K (+91 73388 24114)
  • Electric & Hybrid Vehicles: Prof. Sameer Gupta (+91 99755 45741)
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Prof. Nilanjan Mukherjee (+91 85828 80139)
  • Automotive & Allied Domain: Prof. Sudeep Pradhan (+91 78752 94390), Prof. Glynn John (+91 97105 44699)
  • Poster & Project Presentation: Prof. Madhuri Bayya (+91 96520 09756), Shivani Pandita (+91 97646 00028)
  • Robo Race: Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna (+91 81795 76005), Abhinesh K (+91 99447 37828)
  • Drone Race: Donald J (+91 86670 23141), Parjanya (+91 63548 35188)

About the Event

AUTOWN'25 unites experts from academia, industry, and government to explore the technologies shaping the future of transportation — from autonomous vehicles and AI to automotive cybersecurity and electric mobility. The event features keynote addresses, technical sessions, hands-on workshops, and exciting competitions, including Drone & Autonomous Mini Car Racing Competition as well as project and poster presentations.

About WILP

Work Integrated Learning Program (WILP), BITS Pilani

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Events

Pre Competition Workshop
In-Person | 4 Weeks | Beginner Friendly

A hands-on, beginner-focused workshop designed to prepare participants for the  Autonomous Drone Racing Competition at AUTOwn’25.

Venue: BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

✔ Drones will be provided by organizers
✔ Teams must qualify through the Simulation Round to advance to on-site flying.
Register for Drone Workshop **Everyone can join the pre competition workshop for drone competition**
Project

Project Presentation

Robo

Autonomous Mini Car Racing Competition

Drone

Autonomous Drone Racing Competition

Workshop

Workshops

Attendee Registration

Register to attend talks, exhibitions and workshops as audience.

Register

🏆 Total Prize Money Upto

₹ 3,00,000

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Speakers

Dr. Reji Mathai

Dr. Reji Mathai

Director at Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
Pradeep Chedambadi

Mr. Pradeep Chedambadi

Senior Technical Lead, Bosch GST
Anuj Sharma

Dr. Anuj Sharma

Professor, Iowa State University
shankar

Shankar Venugopal

Vice President @ Mahindra & Mahindra | Technology Innovation, Intellectual Property

Schedule

Day 1 - 16.02.2026

09:30–10:00 — Inaugural
10:00–10:40 —
Talk by: Dr. Reji Mathai
(Director at Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI))
10:40–11:20 —
Talk by: Mr. Pradeep Chedambadi
(Senior Technical Lead, Bosch GST)
11:20–11:40 — Tea Break
11:40–12:20 —
Talk by: Dr. Anuj Sharma
(Professor, Iowa State University)
12:20–13:00 —
Talk by: Shankar Venugopal
(Vice President @ Mahindra & Mahindra | Technology Innovation, Intellectual Property)
13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break
14:00–16:00 — Workshop: ON Cybersecurity
16:00–16:20 — Tea Break
16:20–18:00 — Project Presentation

Day 2 - 17.02.2026

09:30–10:30 — Sponsor Slots
10:30–10:45 — Tea Break
10:45–13:00 — Competitions (Robo race, Drone race, Project)
13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break
14:00–16:00 — Workshop: Software assisted vehicles
16:15–17:00 — Valedictory & Prize Distribution

Sponsorship

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Contact

For details: Mr. Akhilesh Bhatkar — 9420425893 — akhilesh.bhatkar@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in, autownsupport@wilp.bits-pilani.ac.in

Venue

BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Shamirpet Mandal, Hyderabad — 500078

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