Parallel

Deblina Sarkar is an Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the founder of brain-computer interface startup Cahira Technologies Inc. Her work lies at the intersection of engineering, applied physics, and biology, where she develops disruptive nanoelectronic and bioelectronic technologies that redefine how nano-machines interface with living systems to transform healthcare.  Her inventions include the world’s first autonomous and surgery-free brain implant designed…

Dr. Shriya Srinivasan is a rare confluence of tradition and technology—a leading biomedical engineer and classical Indian dancer whose life’s work bridges science, movement, and meaning. She is an assistant professor of bioengineering at Harvard University, where she leads the BIONICS Lab, developing next-generation neuroprosthetics and reconstructive technologies to restore human movement and sensation. Her…

Christian Grou is the Founder and CEO of Neutral Digital and a global pioneer in immersive experience design at the crossroads of architecture, technology, and storytelling. With over 25 years of international experience, he has been instrumental in shaping interactive 3D, VR/AR, and next-generation digital platforms across aviation, architecture, and cultural spaces.  Under his leadership,…