India AI CoE Trivandrum
Reimagining Aging in Place Through AI
About the Program
Keralam is moving toward a major aging challenge
Elderly people are increasingly living alone, families are moving away for work and migration, caregivers are becoming limited, and healthcare needs are rising.
ARIA 2026 – Ambient Residential Intelligence for the Aging is a focused knowledge and innovation program that explores how AI and emerging technologies can support elderly care, aging-in-place, smart homes, remote health monitoring, and geriatric support.
The program brings together doctors, professors, researchers, students, healthcare professionals, AI experts, startup founders, and innovators to discuss the future of elderly care and technology-enabled aging support.
A Growing Challenge
Elderly people are increasingly living alone, families are moving away for work and migration, caregivers are becoming limited, and healthcare needs are rising.
Technology-Enabled Aging
ARIA 2026 explores how AI and emerging technologies can support elderly care, aging-in-place, smart homes, remote health monitoring, and geriatric support.
A Convening of Minds
Doctors, professors, researchers, students, healthcare professionals, AI experts, startup founders, and innovators come together to shape the future of elderly care.
Program Focus
AI for Elderly Care & Geriatric Support
Intelligent systems that assist clinicians and families in delivering timely, personalized geriatric care.
Smart Homes & Aging-in-Place
Responsive home environments that help older adults live independently and safely in familiar surroundings.
Fall Detection & Prevention
Sensor-driven, privacy-first systems that detect falls early and help prevent them before they happen.
Remote Health Monitoring
Continuous, non-intrusive monitoring of vitals and wellbeing that connects elders to care networks.
Loneliness & Cognitive Care
Companion technologies and cognitive support that nurture connection, dignity, and mental wellbeing.
Medication & Daily Activity Support
Gentle reminders and assistive routines that support daily living without taking away autonomy.
Ethical & Privacy-First AI
Trustworthy, consent-based, and transparent AI designed around the rights and comfort of older people.
Future Opportunities for Innovation
New frontiers for healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, and research in technology-enabled aging.
SPEAKERS
Prof. Saji Gopinath
Vice Chancellor,
Digital University Kerala
Sreekar V Pai
President
Innovation Incubator
Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
Shiv Shankar M S
OSD
India AI CoE, Trivandrum
Prof. Asharaf S
Dean(Research and External Linkages) and Professor Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology
Ajith Kavirajan
Chief Product Officer
Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
Jasma K
AI Engineer
Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
Aiswarya Hariramprasath
Director – Product and Portfolio Management, Innovation Incubator Inc.USA
Snehanjan Roy
AI Engineer
Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
Unnikrishnan
Program Co-Ordinator
Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
Program Schedule
29 June 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Digital University Kerala
| Time | Session | Speaker | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:10 AM | Kick-off & Inaugural Speech | Prof. Saji Gopinath | 10 min |
| 10:10 – 10:30 AM | Keynote Speech | Ajith Kavirajan | 20 min |
| 10:30 – 10:50 AM | ARIA Vision & Concept Talk | Snehanjan Roy & Jasma K | 20 min |
| 10:50 – 11:10 AM | Responsible AI and Opportunities | Prof. Asharaf S | 20 min |
| 11:10 – 11:25 AM | Tea Break | 15 min | |
| 11:25 – 11:35 AM | Why Do Startups Fail? | Sreekar V Pai | 10 min |
| 11:35 – 11:55 AM | AI, Data & Geriatrics | Aiswarya Hariramprasath | 20 min |
| 11:55 AM – 12:05 PM | Idea Interest Submission via QR | 10 min | |
| 12:05 PM – 12:15 PM | Closing Vote of Thanks | OSD, IndiaAI CoE Trivandrum | 10 min |
Session Overview
Prof. Saji Gopinath
Kick-off & Inaugural Speech
The program will begin with an inaugural address by Prof. Saji Gopinath, Vice Chancellor, Digital University Kerala. The session will set the context for responsible digital innovation, AI-led societal transformation, and the role of academic and innovation ecosystems in solving real-world challenges such as aging and elderly care.
Ajith Kavirajan
Keynote Speech
The keynote speech by Ajith Kavirajan will introduce the core theme of ARIA 2026 by highlighting the urgency of aging, elderly care challenges, caregiver shortage, and the need for new technology-enabled solutions relevant to the Silver economy of Keralam.
Snehanjan Roy & Jasma K
ARIA Vision & Concept Talk
This session by Snehanjan Roy and Jasma K will introduce the ARIA concept — a future where homes become intelligent, supportive, and responsive environments for elderly people. The session will explore how AI, sensors, smart home systems, and assistive technologies can support safer and more independent aging.
Prof. Asharaf S
Responsible AI and Opportunities
Prof. Asharaf S’s session will focus on the opportunities and responsibilities involved in using AI for elderly care and healthcare innovation. The session will highlight how responsible AI, research, and technology adoption can contribute to safer, ethical, and practical solutions for aging care.
Sreekar V Pai
Why Do Startups Fail?
Sreekar shares the key reasons startups fail, including lack of market demand, poor cash flow, weak business models, team conflicts, ineffective customer acquisition, and premature scaling. Learn practical lessons and strategies to build a sustainable and successful business.
Aiswarya Hariramprasath
AI, Data & Geriatrics
Aiswarya Somanathan’s session will explore the connection between AI, data, and geriatric care. The session will discuss what AI can realistically do today, how data can support elderly care, and what future healthcare and home-monitoring systems may look like.
Idea Interest Submission
During the program, interested participants can scan the QR code and share their interest in an idea related to aging care, geriatric support, AI, smart homes, healthcare technology, or assistive solutions.
This is not a full pitch competition during the program. It is an opportunity for participants to share early-stage ideas, problem statements, or areas of interest for future follow-up.
Participants can submit
- The problem they are interested in solving
- Early-stage ideas around aging care or assistive technology
- Problem statements or areas of interest for future follow-up
- Interest in AI, smart homes, healthcare technology, or geriatric support
Who Should Attend
Doctors & Healthcare Professionals
Practitioners shaping frontline geriatric and elderly care.
Professors & Academic Leaders
Educators guiding the next generation of research and practice.
Researchers
Minds advancing the science of aging, AI, and assistive technology.
Engineering & Medical Students
Future builders and clinicians exploring real-world impact.
AI & Data Science Professionals
Experts applying intelligence and data to healthcare challenges.
Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs
Builders creating products and ventures for aging and care.
Innovators from Technopark, Infopark & Startup Communities
Kerala innovation ecosystem coming together around social impact.
Anyone Interested in AI, Healthcare, Aging & Social Impact
Open to all who care about a more dignified future for aging.
Be Part of the Future
Please complete the form below to register your interest.
Confirmed participants will receive program details and further instructions through email.
a focused program on the future of aging, elderly care, AI-enabled homes, and geriatric support.
ORGANIZED BY
IndiaAI CoE Trivandrum
- Digital University Kerala
- 29 JUN, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
CONTACT
Unnikrishnan G, Program Coordinator
- unni@innovationincubator.com
- +91 98458 63596
- innovationincubator.com