7th Edition of 3D Graphy Engineering & Medical (3D GEM) 2026

Dates: 26th & 27th November 2026
Venue:  IIT Guwahati
Timings: 09:30 AM – 6:30 PM

EVENT FOCUS :
3D Printers (Polymer & Metal) | 3D Bioprinters | 3D Scanners | 3D Design & Simulation Software | 3D Printable Materials (Polymers, Metals, Bioinks) | 3D Visualisation (AR, VR, MR, XR) | Digital Twin with Artificial Intelligence

3D Printing & 3D Visualisation in Combination with AR, VR, MR, XR, Digital Twin & Artificial Intelligence

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Time Session Details
Conference Hall 2
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Registration

09:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Welcome Address by Convenor,  Cmde. Niranjan Khardenavis (Retd), Director, Defence & Marine, 3D Graphy LLP

Organiser & Promoter's  Address - Introducing 3D GEM 2026,  by Dr. Shibu John, CEO & Founder, 3D GRAPHY LLP

Patron Address :  IIT Guwahati

Guest of Honour Address :  Major General G. Manoj, VSM, MGME, Eastern Army Command, Indian Army

Guest of Honour  Address : Shri. Dr. Durgesh Pant, Director General, UCOST 

Address by : Chief Guest 

Introducing our 3D Gem Ambassadors & 3D Graphy Consortium Members

Signing of MOU's.

Launching the 3D GEM Business Directory  

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Inauguration of the Exhibition Booth with Tea & Coffee Break

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Plenary Session 1 & Panel Discussion   -  Smart Manufacturing India : 3D Technology, Ai & Digital Twins driving Startup lead Industry growth.

Overview of global 3D technology adoption across aerospace, medical, and industrial design.

Sector & Industry to attend :  Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Marine, Shipbuilding, Energy, Oil & Gas, Industrial manufacturing, Startups, Investors,  Researchers, Scientist, Engineers, Material Scientist, Designers, Medical Device manufacturers, Biomedical Engineers, Doctors, Surgeons, Hospitals, Institutions, Industry Association representatives, 3D technology companies, Ai enabled digital twin companies and others. 

 

Speaker Presenters :  

 

11:30 am to 11:45 am :  Mr. Jaspreet Sidhu, CEO, NCAM 

11:45 am to 12:00 pm :  Mathieu Pérennou, Global Business Development Director Virtual Manufacturing & Costing Solutions , Cadence Design Systems

12:00 pm to 12:15 pm :  TBD 

 

 

Panel Discussion :  12:15 pm to 01:00 pm 

 

Moderator : 

Dr. Shibu John, Founder & CEO, 3D Graphy Llp

 

Speakers : 

Dr. Durgesh Pant, Director General, UCOST 

Major General G. Manoj, VSM, MGME, Eastern Army Command, Indian Army

Dr. Ashok Puranik, Director, AIIMS Guwahati

Dr. Harindra Garg, President, SMAU  

Dr. Aratatran Patra , Vice President, Orthotics & Prosthetic Association of India 

Dr. Sunil Kheterpal, Deputy Director, Association of Healthcare Providers ( India )

Mr. Jaspreet Sidhu, CEO, NCAM 

 

 

 

 

 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Visit

Conference Hall 2
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Session 2 - Theme  : Medicine & Healthcare: 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins Transforming Patient-Centric Care

Sector & Industry to attend :   Medical Device manufacturers, Biomedical Engineers, Doctors, Surgeons, Hospitals, Institutions, Industry Association representatives, 3D technology companies, Ai enabled digital twin companies, Investors,  Researchers, Scientist, Material Scientist, Designers and others. 

 

Speakers -

Dr. S. Kanagaraj, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati 

Topic : "Customized 3D/4D printed product as an Embolic Agent for Endovascular Embolization and assistive devices for rehabilitation".

 

Dr. Yogendra Pratap Singh, Assistant Professor at School of Healthcare Science and Engineering (SHINE), VIT Vellore

Topic :  “In Situ Bioprinting and Biofabrication Strategies for Next-Generation Regenerative Medicine”.

 

 

 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Session 3 - Theme  : Pharma, Food & Drugs: 3D Printing, AI & Digital Twins Enabling the Future of Personalised Products

 

Speakers : 

Dr. Subham Banerjee,  Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutics, NIPER-Guwahati

Topic : “AM to PM: From Additive Manufacturing to Personalized Medicine”


Mr. Arun Chandru, CTO & Director, Pandorum Technologies 

 

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Tea & Coffee break : Networking and Visit to the Exhibition Stalls

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Session 4 - Theme  : Engineering, Electronics & Industrial Manufacturing: 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins Driving the Next Generation of Industry

Sector & Industry to attend :  Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Marine, Shipbuilding, Energy, Oil & Gas, Industrial manufacturing, Startups, Investors,  Researchers, Scientist, Engineers, Material Scientist, Designers  and others. 

 

Speakers -

Dr. Sajan Kapil, Asst. Professor, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati 

Topic : “ Every Shape Has a Fingerprint: A New Way to Organize and Find 3D Models”. 

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

3D Graphy - Industrial Engineering & Medical Tour

Time Session Details
Conference Hall 2
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Session 5 - Theme  : Architecture & Construction

Sector & Industry  to attend :   Architects, Civil Engineers, Startups, Investors,  Researchers, Scientist, Material Experts, Designers, 3D Scanning solutions companies, 3D Concrete Manufacturing cos, AR, XR, MR Companies, Ai and Digital twin solution providers. 

 

Speakers -

Dr. Biranchi Panda, Asst. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati 

Topic : " 3D concrete printing : Sustainability perspective".

 

Mr. Kumaraswamy Hosmath, Founder, Itek Media 

Topic : “  XGRIDS SLAM based LIDAR Scanners for Digital Twin Solutions ”. 

 


 

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tea Break and visit to the exhibition booth and networking

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM :

Session 6 - Theme  : Head & Neck 

 

Sector & Industry to attend :  Head & Neck Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Maxillofacial Surgeons, Prosthodontist, Startups, Investors,  Researchers, Scientist, Engineers, Material Scientist, Designers, 3D Printer manufacturers, 3D Software companies, AR, VR, XR, XR companies, 3D Printable Material manufacturers, Ai enabled digital twin companies. 

 

Speaker : 

 

Dr. Ravi Kannan, Director, Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Silchar, Assam

Presentation topic :  “ Patient-Specific 3D Solutions in Head & Neck Cancer: From Virtual Surgical Planning to Personalised Reconstruction”. 

 

 

Conference Hall 2
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Session 7 - Theme  : Orthopaedics, Orthotics & Prosthetics 

 

Sector & Industry to attend :  Orthopaedics Surgeons, Orthotist, Prosthetist, Startups, Investors,  Researchers, Scientist, Engineers, Material Scientist, Designers, 3D Printer manufacturers, 3D Software companies, AR, VR, XR, XR companies, 3D Printable Material manufacturers, Ai enabled digital twin companies. 

 

Speakers : 

 

Dr. Souptick Chanda, Asst. Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati

 Topic :  "Additive Manufactured Bone Scaffolds, Al-Assisted Detection and Quantification of Hemoperitoneum (Internal Haemorrhage)".

 

Dr. Abhijeet Salunke, Orthopaedic Oncosurgeon,  Gujarat Cancer  Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Topic : “The latest advancements and real-world applications of 3D Printing  & 3D Visualisation in Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Oncology”.

 

Dr. Jagdish Singh , CTO, Orthotech India Pvt Ltd.

 

Dr. Rajesh Das, Officer, P & O, ALIMCO

 

Dr. Chinmony Das, Professor & HOD Orthopaedic and PMR Pragjyotishpur medical College and hospital Guwahati Assam, President Indian Orthopaedic rheumatology association, 

Topic : “  The 4th dimension biodegradable Patient Specific Customised implants ".

 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibition Visit

Conference Hall 2
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Session 8 - Theme  : Dental Science

Speakers -

Dr. Venkata Sundeep Seesala, Assistant Professor, Erba Global Institute of Medical Technology, AMTZ, Vizag 

Topic : Zirconia Ceramics for Dental and Medical applications: Opportunities and Challenges.



 

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Session 9 - Theme :  Design & Materials with 3D Technology and AI-Enabled Digital Twin: Complete Integration for Growth

 

Speakers : 

Dr. Ajeet Kumar, Asst. Professor, Department of Design, IIT Guwahati

Topic : “  Beyond Conventional Design: Engineering Smart Products with Additive Manufacturing”. 


 Mr. Rajesh Mrithyunjayan, Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer at Metasis Technology Solutions and Founder-Partner at NaviyaanTech LLP.

Topic : “  Indigenizing High-Performance AM Materials: From Post-Industrial Feedstock to Advanced Functional Materials  - Building an Autonomous, Sustainable Materials Ecosystem for Indian Additive Manufacturing.”. 

 

4:45 PM – 5:15 PM

Tea Break

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM

Announcing the winners of 3D GEM AWARDS

 

  • 3D GEM Poster Presentation Awards
  • 3D GEM National Grand Challenge Awards
  • 3D GEM Design Challenge Awards
  • 3D GEM Special Awards
05:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Valedictory Session & Closing Ceremony

 

• Summary of proceedings, recognitions & felicitation
• Announcement of 8th edition of 3D GEM 2027 – VIT event on 8th & 9th April
• Vote of Thanks

1. Plenary Session 1 & Panel Discussion - Topic : Smart Manufacturing India: 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins Driving Startup-Led Industry Growth

Time : 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM

Date :  26th November 2026

Venue : Conference Hall 2, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

India is entering a new era of smart, connected and intelligent manufacturing, where 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin technologies are converging to transform product development, prototyping, production, quality assurance and lifecycle management.

This plenary session will explore how startups, MSMEs, industry leaders, academia and technology innovators can leverage these emerging technologies to build globally competitive manufacturing capabilities. The discussion will focus on DfAM, rapid prototyping, mass customisation, AI-driven design and optimisation, predictive manufacturing, digital simulation, virtual commissioning and AI-enabled Digital Twins.

The session will also examine how India can accelerate the transition from technology adoption to commercialisation, creating indigenous solutions, new business models, skilled talent and scalable manufacturing ecosystems.

Key Discussion Areas

  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing for smart production 
  • AI-driven design, optimisation and automation 
  • Digital Twins for simulation, monitoring and predictive decision-making 
  • Startup-led innovation and Industry 4.0 adoption 
  • MSME transformation through affordable digital technologies 
  • Mass customisation and distributed manufacturing 
  • Industry–Academia–Government collaboration 
  • Building India’s globally competitive Smart Manufacturing ecosystem 

Core Message:

“From Digital Design to Digital Twin – Building the Future of Smart Manufacturing in India.”

2. Session 2 : Theme : Medicine & Healthcare: 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins Transforming Patient-Centric Care

Time : 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Date : 26th November 2026

Venue : Conference Hall 2, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

The convergence of 3D Printing, 3D Visualisation, Artificial Intelligence and AI-enabled Digital Twins is opening new possibilities in medicine and healthcare—from personalised diagnosis and surgical planning to customised implants, prosthetics, rehabilitation and patient-specific treatment.

This session will explore how 3D technologies can move healthcare from a conventional one-size-fits-all approach towards precision, personalised and data-driven care. Experts will discuss clinical applications, hospital-based 3D laboratories, patient-specific anatomical models, surgical simulation, customised medical devices and the potential of AI and Digital Twins to support clinical decision-making.

Key Discussion Areas

  • 3D Printing for customised medical devices and implants 
  • 3D anatomical modelling and surgical planning 
  • AI-enabled diagnosis and treatment planning 
  • Patient-specific Digital Twins in healthcare 
  • Personalised prosthetics and orthotics 
  • Point-of-Care 3D Printing in hospitals 
  • 3D Bioprinting and regenerative medicine 
  • Medical education, simulation and skill development 
  • Data-driven and personalised patient care 
  • Industry–Hospital–Academia collaboration 

Core Message:

“From Patient Data to Patient-Specific Solutions – Reimagining Medicine through 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins.”

3. Session 3 : Theme : Pharma, Food & Drugs: 3D Printing, AI & Digital Twins Enabling the Future of Personalised Products

Time : 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Date : 26th November 2026

Venue : Conference Hall 2, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

The convergence of 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin technologies is creating new opportunities across the pharmaceutical, food and drug industries. From personalised medicines and controlled drug release to customised nutrition, advanced formulation, rapid prototyping and digital process optimisation, these technologies can transform how products are designed, tested, manufactured and delivered.

The session will explore the potential of 3D-printed pharmaceuticals, patient-specific dosage forms, drug-release profiles, AI-assisted formulation, 3D tissue and organ models, and Digital Twins for process simulation and optimisation. It will also examine emerging applications in food design, functional nutrition and customised food products.

Key Discussion Areas:

  • 3D Printing of personalised and customised medicines 
  • Controlled, targeted and programmable drug release 
  • AI-assisted drug formulation and development 
  • 3D tissue models for drug testing and research 
  • Digital Twins for pharmaceutical manufacturing 
  • 3D Printing in food and customised nutrition 
  • AI-driven product design and process optimisation 
  • Regulatory, quality and validation challenges 
  • Industry–Academia–Healthcare collaboration 
  • Opportunities for startups and new technology-driven business models 

Core Message:

“From Molecule to Patient – Transforming Pharma, Food & Drugs through 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins.”

4. Session 4 : Theme : Engineering, Electronics & Industrial Manufacturing: 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins Driving the Next Generation of Industry

Time: 04:30 PM to 05:15 PM

Date : 26th November 2026

Venue : Conference Hall 3, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

The convergence of 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, AI, Simulation and Digital Twin technologies is transforming engineering and industrial manufacturing—from product design and rapid prototyping to customised production, tooling, maintenance and lifecycle management.

This session will explore how these technologies are enabling faster product development, lightweight and complex component manufacturing, mass customisation, smart factories and data-driven production. Particular emphasis will be placed on the opportunities for Indian industries, startups and MSMEs to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies and build globally competitive products.

Key Discussion Areas:

  • Additive Manufacturing for industrial production 
  • Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) 
  • Rapid prototyping, tooling and jigs & fixtures 
  • 3D Printing for electronics and functional components 
  • AI-driven generative design and manufacturing optimisation 
  • 3D Scanning, inspection and reverse engineering 
  • Digital Twins for simulation, monitoring and predictive maintenance 
  • Smart factories and connected manufacturing 
  • Advanced materials and multi-material manufacturing 
  • Startup and MSME opportunities in Industry 4.0 
  • Industry–Academia–Government collaboration 

Core Message:

“Design Smarter. Manufacture Faster. Connect Everything – Engineering the Future with 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins.”

5. Session 5 : Theme : Architecture & Construction: 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins Building the Future

Time: 09:15 AM to 10:00 AM

Date : 27th November 2026

Venue : Conference Hall 2, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

The convergence of 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, AI, BIM, Simulation and Digital Twin technologies is transforming the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. From generative design and immersive visualisation to 3D-printed buildings, automated construction and intelligent infrastructure, digital technologies are creating new possibilities for faster, more sustainable and cost-effective development.

This session will explore how architects, engineers, developers, construction companies and technology startups can leverage 3D technologies to improve design accuracy, project planning, material utilisation, construction productivity and asset lifecycle management.

Key Discussion Areas:

  • 3D Printing and automated construction 
  • 3D-printed buildings and sustainable construction 
  • AI-driven generative and parametric design 
  • 3D Scanning and digital site documentation 
  • BIM, 3D Visualisation and immersive design 
  • Digital Twins for buildings and infrastructure 
  • AI-enabled project planning and construction management 
  • Sustainable materials and waste reduction 
  • Heritage preservation through 3D scanning and modelling 
  • Smart buildings and intelligent infrastructure 
  • Startup and MSME opportunities in ConstructionTech 

Core Message:

“From Digital Design to 3D-Printed Structures – Building a Smarter, Sustainable and Intelligent Future.”

6. Session 6 : Theme : Head & Neck: 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins Transforming Precision Diagnosis, Surgery & Reconstruction.

Time: 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM

Date : 27th November 2026

Venue : Conference Hall  2, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

The integration of 3D Imaging, 3D Scanning, 3D Modelling, 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin technologies is creating new possibilities in Head & Neck medicine and surgery. These technologies enable clinicians to convert complex patient anatomy into accurate, patient-specific digital and physical models for diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical simulation and reconstruction.

The session will bring together Head & Neck surgeons, ENT specialists, oncologists, maxillofacial surgeons, radiologists, dentists, reconstructive surgeons and technology experts to explore technology-enabled precision care.

Key Discussion Areas:

  • 3D patient-specific anatomical modelling 
  • AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment planning 
  • 3D-printed surgical guides and implants 
  • Surgical simulation and pre-operative planning 
  • 3D Visualisation of complex Head & Neck anatomy 
  • Digital Twins for patient-specific treatment planning 
  • Reconstruction following Head & Neck cancer surgery 
  • Customised prosthetics and facial rehabilitation 
  • Dental and maxillofacial applications 
  • 3D Printing for medical education and surgical training 
  • Integration of medical imaging, AI and 3D workflows 
  • Future of personalised Head & Neck care 

Core Message:

“From Patient Anatomy to Surgical Precision – Transforming Head & Neck Care through 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins.”

7. Session 7 :Theme : Orthopaedics, Orthotics & Prosthetics : 3D Technology, Ai & Digital Twins Enabling Patient-Specific Care

Time: 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Date : 27th November 2026

Venue : Conference Hall 2, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

The integration of 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin technologies is transforming orthopaedic care, orthotics and prosthetics by enabling a shift from conventional, standardised solutions to patient-specific, personalised and data-driven treatment.

This session will bring together orthopaedic surgeons, prosthetists, orthotists, rehabilitation professionals, researchers and technology experts to explore how digital technologies are improving clinical assessment, treatment planning, implant design, prosthetic fitting, orthotic fabrication and rehabilitation outcomes.

Key Discussion Areas:

  • Patient-specific 3D-printed orthopaedic implants 
  • 3D Scanning for customised orthotics and prosthetics 
  • AI-assisted clinical assessment and treatment planning 
  • Digital Twins for patient-specific simulation 
  • Customised prosthetic limbs and assistive devices 
  • 3D-printed surgical guides and anatomical models 
  • Advanced biomaterials and functional designs 
  • Digital workflow from 3D Scan → Design → Simulation → Print → Patient
  • Point-of-Care 3D Manufacturing in hospitals 
  • Rehabilitation and performance monitoring 
  • Clinical validation, standards and regulatory pathways 

Core Message:

“From Patient Anatomy to Personalised Solutions – Transforming Orthopaedics, Orthotics & Prosthetics through 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins.”

8. Session 8 : Theme : Dental Science : 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins Transforming Digital Dentistry & Personalised Patient Care.

Time: 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Date : 27th November 2026

Venue : Conference Hall 2, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

The convergence of 3D Scanning, 3D Imaging, CAD/CAM, 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin technologies is transforming modern dentistry. From digital impressions and virtual treatment planning to customised implants, aligners, crowns, bridges, surgical guides and prosthetics, these technologies are enabling greater precision, efficiency and personalised patient care.

The session will bring together dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dental laboratories, researchers, technology companies and educators to explore the evolution of digital dentistry and the emerging role of AI and Digital Twins.

Key Discussion Areas:

  • Intraoral scanning and digital impressions 
  • 3D Imaging and patient-specific dental modelling 
  • CAD/CAM and digital dental workflows 
  • 3D Printing of crowns, bridges, aligners and prosthetics 
  • Customised dental implants and surgical guides 
  • AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment planning 
  • Digital Smile Design and personalised dentistry 
  • 3D Printing in orthodontics and prosthodontics 
  • Digital Twins for patient-specific dental treatment 
  • 3D technologies in dental education and training 
  • Point-of-Care digital dentistry and dental laboratories 
  • Future opportunities for AI-driven personalised dental care 

Core Message:

“From Digital Impression to Personalised Treatment – Shaping the Future of Dentistry through 3D Technology, AI & Digital Twins.”
 

9. Session 9 : Theme : Design & Materials with 3D Technology and AI-Enabled Digital Twin: Complete Integration for Growth

Date : 27th November 

Time : 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Venue : Conference Hall 2, IIT Guwahati

Session Focus:

The convergence of Design, Advanced Materials, 3D Technology and AI-enabled Digital Twins is creating a powerful integrated ecosystem for faster innovation, smarter manufacturing and sustainable growth. This session will explore how these technologies can work together across the product lifecycle—from concept and design to material selection, simulation, 3D printing, validation, deployment and digital-twin-based optimisation.

Key Discussion Areas:

  • Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM): Designing products specifically for 3D printing and performance optimisation.
  • Advanced & 3D-Printable Materials: Metals, polymers, ceramics, composites and emerging functional materials.
  • AI-Driven Design Optimisation: Generative design, topology optimisation and AI-assisted engineering.
  • 3D Simulation & Digital Validation: Predicting performance before physical production.
  • AI-Enabled Digital Twins: Connecting the physical product with its intelligent digital counterpart for monitoring, prediction and optimisation.
  • Closed-Loop Manufacturing: Using data from 3D printing and real-world performance to continuously improve design and materials.
  • Mass Customisation & Personalisation: Moving from conventional mass production to digitally driven, application-specific manufacturing.
  • Sustainable Manufacturing: Material efficiency, lightweighting, reduced waste and lifecycle optimisation.
  • Industry Adoption & Commercialisation: Building scalable solutions that can accelerate the growth of India's 3D technology ecosystem.

Core Message:

Design + Materials + 3D Technology + AI + Digital Twin = Intelligent Product Innovation

The session will demonstrate how the complete integration of these technologies can move 3D printing beyond prototyping towards production, performance optimisation, customisation and next-generation manufacturing, creating new opportunities for industry, startups, academia and end users.