The Pre-Conference Plenary Talk of the IEEE Technical Co-Sponsored 2026 International Conference on Technology and Management for Sustainable Development (ICTMSD-26) was successfully conducted on 04 February 2026 at VRR Hall, Sairam Institutions.

The session featured an eminent panel of speakers including Dr. Sai Prakash Leo Muthu, Chairman & CEO, Sairam Institutions; Mr. Manfred (Fred) Schindler, 2027 IEEE President-Elect Candidate and Vice President – IEEE Technical Activities Board (USA); Mr. Amit Kumar, Chair – IEEE Conference Technical Program Integrity Committee and Managing Director, BioAxis DNA Research Centre (P) Ltd., India; Dr. J. Raja, Principal, Sri Sairam Engineering College and Conference General Chair; and Dr. K. Maran, Director, SIMS and Conference Chair.

Their insightful deliberations and expert perspectives provided valuable direction on the integration of technology and management for sustainable development, setting a strong academic and intellectual foundation for ICTMSD-26. The event witnessed active participation from faculty members, researchers, and students, making it a meaningful and impactful prelude to the main conference.