Talks · Keynotes · Session Chair Roles

Talks & Conference Contributions

Selected keynote addresses, invited talks, and session chair roles across IEEE and international conferences in payments modernization, AI, and FinTech. This page complements the EB-1A evidence highlights by showing concrete speaking and leadership activities.

Keynote Speaker Session Chair AI & FinTech Payments Modernization Industry–Academia Bridge

Keynote & Invited Talks

Selected recent engagements
Keynote Addresses
Year Event Role / Topic Notes
2025 4th IEEE World Conference on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC 2025)
Keynote Speaker
Advanced Computing & Emerging Technologies in AI-Driven FinTech
Focused on AI-based fraud detection, computer vision, and quantum-inspired methods for real-time payments.
2025 IICE-2025 – Business Education Track
Invited Talk
Industry-Ready FinTech Skills and AI-Driven Business Education
Spoke to educators and students on aligning curricula with real-world banking and AI use cases.
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Data Processing (ICAIDLP)
Keynote Speaker
AI-Enabled Fraud Detection and Secure Payment Architectures
Hosted by NerdPublication. Conference link.
International Conference on Education, Teaching, Learning & Communication (ETLTC)
Keynote Speaker
Bridging AI, FinTech, and Higher Education
Focused on how universities can prepare students for AI-driven financial systems. Keynotes page.

This is a curated list; additional invited talks and webinars are available upon request or in the full CV.

Session Chair & Panel Roles

Leadership in technical sessions
Session Chair / Moderator
Year Event Track / Role Notes
2025 2nd International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Practices in Engineering & Management (IIPEM – 2025)
Session Chair
Intelligent & Innovative Practices in Engineering & Management
Organized by Amity University & IEEE Singapore Chapters; chaired a technical session on AI and digital transformation.

Judging & Review Activities

Independent evaluation & community service
Peer Review

Rahul regularly reviews research papers and acts on technical program committees for conferences at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and financial technology.

  • Reviewer for 75+ IEEE conference papers and several ACM and international journal submissions.
  • Technical Program Committee member for multiple AI, intelligent systems, and FinTech–focused events.
Judging & Mentorship

In addition to formal conference roles, Rahul serves as a judge and mentor for innovation challenges and student research.

  • Judge and mentor for international innovation challenges, hackathons, and student research showcases.
  • Advises students on AI, payments, and FinTech projects, emphasizing industry readiness and research rigor.

CV & Contact

For speaking invitations and collaborations

A full list of talks, session chair roles, judging activities, and publications is available in my detailed curriculum vitae. For invitations to speak, chair a session, or evaluate research and innovation projects, please feel free to reach out.