BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20231004T070117Z UID:63AF1048-C37E-4F62-93D3-5A074D4B3637 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230927T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230927T163000 DESCRIPTION:The inaugural day of NCHT '23 was a remarkable start to this pr estigious event. Distinguished guests and experts graced the occasion\, se tting the tone for three days of insightful discussions and knowledge shar ing. The day commenced with a warm welcome to all attendees\, followed by an enlightening inaugural ceremony.\n\nKey Highlights:\n\nGuests of Honor: We were honored to have two esteemed Guests of Honor\, Dr. Palanivel Thia garajan\, the Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services of the Government of Tamil Nadu\, and Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa\, the Minister for Ind ustries\, Investment Promotion & Commerce of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Their presence added immense value to the event.\n\nThought Leaders: Reno wned thought leaders from around the world shared their expertise. Notable speakers included Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan (USA)\, Global President of 2023 IEEE Eta Kappa Nu & 2023 IEEE HTB Partnership Chair\, Mr. Herbert Lwanga (Uganda)\, the 2023 Chairman of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (IEEE HTB)\, Mr. Marc Beebe (USA)\, Senior Director of IEEE Strateg ic Research\, Public Imperatives & Corporate Development\, and Mr. Arun Ja in\, Founder and Chief Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena Pvt Ltd .\n\nMotivational Talk: A special motivational talk was delivered by Mr. R ajendran Dhandapani\, Director Engineering at ZOHO\, inspiring all attende es with valuable insights.\n\nThe inaugural day set a high standard for th e event\, promising engaging sessions and discussions in the days to come. Stay tuned for more updates from NCHT '23!\n\nGuests of Honor:\n\n- Dr. P alanivel Thiagarajan: Minister for Information Technology and Digital Serv ices\, Government of Tamil Nadu.\n- Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa: Minister for Industr ies\, Investment Promotion & Commerce\, Government of Tamil Nadu.\n\nThoug ht Leaders:\n\n- Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan (USA): Global President\, 2023 IEEE Eta Kappa Nu & 2023 IEEE HTB Partnership Chair.\n- Mr. Herbert L wanga (Uganda): 2023 Chairman\, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (IEEE HTB).\n- Mr. Marc Beebe (USA): Senior Director\, IEEE Strategic Research\ , Public Imperatives & Corporate Development.\n- Mr. Arun Jain: Founder an d Chief Managing Director\, Intellect Design Arena Pvt Ltd.\n- Dr. Sai Pra kash Leomuthu: Chairman & CEO\, Sairam Group of Institutions.\n- Mr. Hari Balachandran: CEO\, ICT Academy.\n\nMotivational Talk:\n\n- Mr. Rajendran Dhandapani: Director Engineering- ZOHO.\n\nThis enlightening day will set the tone for exciting discussions and workshops to follow\, as we delve in to the realm of humanitarian technologies. Join us in this significant gat hering and be part of the change.\n\nPost Lunch Session (2 pm to 4 pm): Wo rkshop on Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)\n\nVenue: Sigma Hall\n\nDo n't miss this exclusive workshop on the Humanitarian Technologies Board (H TB)\, featuring insights from distinguished guest speakers:\n\n- Mr. Sampa thkumar Veeraraghavan (USA): Global President\, 2023 IEEE Eta Kappa Nu & 2 023 IEEE HTB Partnership Chair.\n- Mr. Herbert Lwanga (Uganda): 2023 Chair man\, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (IEEE HTB).\n- Mr. Marc Beebe ( USA): Senior Director\, IEEE Strategic Research\, Public Imperatives & Cor porate Development.\n\nThis workshop will provide invaluable knowledge and resources about the intersection of technology and humanitarianism.\n\nPa rallel Sessions:\n\nThese engaging sessions will run simultaneously in dif ferent halls:\n\n- SESSION 1 (Alpha Hall): Mr. Thirukumaran Ranganathan - Talent Acquisition Partner\, Nokia.\n- SESSION 2 (SSR Hall): Rtn. Madhu GN - Chief Growth Officer\, Gauruda Aerospace Pvt Ltd.\n- SESSION 3 (VRR Hal l): Mr. Ashok Balasubramanian - Chief Executive Officer\, OpenWeaver.\n- S ESSION 4 (Beta Hall): Mr. Suresh Venugopal - President\, Cambridge Mobile Telematics.\n- SESSION 5 (VRR Hall): Dr. M. Manivannan - Professor\, Touch Lab\, IIT Madras.\n- SESSION 6 (Gamma Hall): Mr. Stanley George - Vice Pr esident - Human Resources\, Hexaware Technologies Ltd.\n\nThese sessions w ill cover a wide range of topics related to humanitarian technologies and provide valuable insights for all attendees.\n\nDay 1 of NCHT '23 promises to be an inspiring and enlightening experience\, bringing together expert s and enthusiasts alike to explore the transformative potential of technol ogy in advancing humanitarian causes. We look forward to your active parti cipation.\n\nSai Leo Nagar\, West Tambaram Poonthandalam Village\, Chennai \, Tamil Nadu\, India\, 602109 LOCATION:Sai Leo Nagar\, West Tambaram Poonthandalam Village\, Chennai\, Ta mil Nadu\, India\, 602109 ORGANIZER:ieeesb@sairamit.edu.in SEQUENCE:34 SUMMARY: National Conclave on Humanitarian Technologies Day 1 URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/376580 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>The inaugural day of NCHT '23 was a remark able start to this prestigious event. Distinguished guests and experts gra ced the occasion\, setting the tone for three days of insightful discussio ns and knowledge sharing. The day commenced with a warm welcome to all att endees\, followed by an enlightening inaugural ceremony.</p>\n<p><strong>K ey Highlights:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Guests of Honor:</strong> We were honored to have two esteemed Guests of Honor\, <strong>Dr. Palanivel Thiag arajan</strong>\, the Minister for Information Technology and Digital Serv ices of the Government of Tamil Nadu\, and <strong>Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa</stron g>\, the Minister for Industries\, Investment Promotion &amp\; Commerce of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Their presence added immense value to the e vent.</p>\n<p><strong>Thought Leaders:</strong> Renowned thought leaders f rom around the world shared their expertise. Notable speakers included <st rong>Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan</strong> (USA)\, Global President of 2 023 IEEE Eta Kappa Nu &amp\; 2023 IEEE HTB Partnership Chair\, <strong>Mr. Herbert Lwanga</strong> (Uganda)\, the 2023 Chairman of the IEEE Humanita rian Technologies Board (IEEE HTB)\, <strong>Mr. Marc Beebe</strong> (USA) \, Senior Director of IEEE Strategic Research\, Public Imperatives &amp\; Corporate Development\, and <strong>Mr. Arun Jain</strong>\, Founder and C hief Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena Pvt Ltd.</p>\n<p><strong> Motivational Talk:</strong> A special motivational talk was delivered by < strong>Mr. Rajendran Dhandapani</strong>\, Director Engineering at ZOHO\, inspiring all attendees with valuable insights.</p>\n<p>The inaugural day set a high standard for the event\, promising engaging sessions and discus sions in the days to come. Stay tuned for more updates from NCHT '23!</p>\ n<p><strong><br />Guests of Honor:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr. Pal anivel Thiagarajan:</strong> Minister for Information Technology and Digit al Services\, Government of Tamil Nadu.</li>\n<li><strong>Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa :</strong> Minister for Industries\, Investment Promotion &amp\; Commerce\ , Government of Tamil Nadu.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Thought Leaders:</stro ng></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan (USA):</strong> Global President\, 2023 IEEE Eta Kappa Nu &amp\; 2023 IEEE HTB Partnership Chair.</li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Herbert Lwanga (Uganda):</strong> 2023 Chair man\, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (IEEE HTB).</li>\n<li><strong>M r. Marc Beebe (USA):</strong> Senior Director\, IEEE Strategic Research\, Public Imperatives &amp\; Corporate Development.</li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Aru n Jain:</strong> Founder and Chief Managing Director\, Intellect Design Ar ena Pvt Ltd.</li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Sai Prakash Leomuthu:</strong> Chairman &amp\; CEO\, Sairam Group of Institutions.</li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Hari Bal achandran:</strong> CEO\, ICT Academy.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Motivationa l Talk:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mr. Rajendran Dhandapani:</strong> Director Engineering- ZOHO.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This enlightening day will se t the tone for exciting discussions and workshops to follow\, as we delve into the realm of humanitarian technologies. Join us in this significant g athering and be part of the change.</p>\n<p><strong><br /><br />Post Lunch Session (2 pm to 4 pm): Workshop on Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB) </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Venue: Sigma Hall</strong></p>\n<p>Don't miss th is exclusive workshop on the Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)\, featu ring insights from distinguished guest speakers:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mr . Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan (USA):</strong> Global President\, 2023 IEEE Eta Kappa Nu &amp\; 2023 IEEE HTB Partnership Chair.</li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Herbert Lwanga (Uganda):</strong> 2023 Chairman\, IEEE Humanitarian Techn ologies Board (IEEE HTB).</li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Marc Beebe (USA):</strong> Senior Director\, IEEE Strategic Research\, Public Imperatives &amp\; Cor porate Development.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This workshop will provide invaluable knowledge and resources about the intersection of technology and humanitar ianism.</p>\n<p><strong>Parallel Sessions:</strong></p>\n<p>These engaging sessions will run simultaneously in different halls:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><stro ng>SESSION 1 (Alpha Hall):</strong> Mr. Thirukumaran Ranganathan - Talent Acquisition Partner\, Nokia.</li>\n<li><strong>SESSION 2 (SSR Hall):</stro ng> Rtn. Madhu GN - Chief Growth Officer\, Gauruda Aerospace Pvt Ltd.</li> \n<li><strong>SESSION 3 (VRR Hall):</strong> Mr. Ashok Balasubramanian - C hief Executive Officer\, OpenWeaver.</li>\n<li><strong>SESSION 4 (Beta Hal l):</strong> Mr. Suresh Venugopal - President\, Cambridge Mobile Telematic s.</li>\n<li><strong>SESSION 5 (VRR Hall):</strong> Dr. M. Manivannan - Pr ofessor\, Touch Lab\, IIT Madras.</li>\n<li><strong>SESSION 6 (Gamma Hall) :</strong> Mr. Stanley George - Vice President - Human Resources\, Hexawar e Technologies Ltd.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>These sessions will cover a wide range of topics related to humanitarian technologies and provide valuable insig hts for all attendees.</p>\n<p><strong>Day 1 of NCHT '23 promises to be an inspiring and enlightening experience\, bringing together experts and ent husiasts alike to explore the transformative potential of technology in ad vancing humanitarian causes. We look forward to your active participation. </strong></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR