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:20251026T005443Z UID:0C4A2214-01AC-492C-9407-403F08141ECC DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251010T133000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251010T153000 DESCRIPTION:Event Overview:\n\nATLAS SkillTech University proudly celebrate d IEEE Day 2025 in conjunction with the inauguration of the IEEE ATLAS Ski llTech University Student Branch and the Women In Engineering (WIE) Affini ty Group. The celebration marked a milestone in the university’s journey toward fostering technological advancement\, leadership\, and innovation among students. The event provided a platform for students\, faculty\, and industry experts to engage in meaningful discussions\, exchange ideas\, a nd explore opportunities for technological advancement.\n\nDignitaries and Guests\nThe ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries and guests includi ng:\n\n● Dr. Sameer Nanivadekar\, Interim Chair\, IEEE Maharashtra Secti on\n\n● Dr. Mansi Subhedar\, Chair\, WIE IEEE Maharashtra Section\n\n● Mr. Saurabh Soni\, Chair\, HTA R-10\n\n● Dr. MVV Prasad\, Branch Counse llor\, SIT Pune\n\n● Dr. Indu Shahani\, Founding President and Chancello r\, ATLAS SkillTech University\n\n● Dr. Rajan Welukar\, Vice Chancellor\ , ATLAS SkillTech University\n\n● Dr. Heena Thakkar\, Pro Vice Chancello r\, ATLAS SkillTech University\n\n● Dr. Parag Amin\, Registrar\, ATLAS S killTech University\n\n● Dr. Shashikant Patil\, Senior Director\, School of Technology\, ATLAS SkillTech University\n\n● Dr. Sarika Chouhan\, Br anch Counsellor\, IEEE ATLAS Student Branch\n\n● Dr. Suman Madan\, Facul ty Advisor\, IEEE WIE Affinity Group\n\nTheir inspiring presence and insig htful addresses encouraged students to embrace the values of IEEE — inno vation\, collaboration\, and ethical leadership in technology.\n\nHighligh ts of the Event:\nThe ceremony began with a warm welcome and introduction of the dignitaries\, followed by inspiring addresses that emphasized the i mportance of innovation\, inclusion\, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The inauguration symbolized a major step in integrating ATLAS students in to the global IEEE community\, empowering them to lead impactful technolog ical initiatives.\n\nDuring the event\, Dr. Sameer Nanivadekar delivered a n insightful speech on IEEE\, its global impact\, benefits\, and potential challenges\, encouraging students to leverage IEEE resources for professi onal growth. Dr. Mansi Subhedar spoke about the growth of Women in Enginee ring (WIE) and emphasized the numerous benefits it provides to women in te chnology\, inspiring female students to actively participate and excel in STEM fields.\n\nThe event featured engaging sessions including “Know You r IEEE”\, which introduced students to the global scope\, benefits\, and opportunities offered by IEEE\, and IEEE Xtreme sessions\, which highligh ted competitive coding\, problem-solving\, and collaboration challenges fo r students.\n\nOne of the key moments of the day was the official announce ment of the newly formed IEEE and WIE Executive Committee (EXECOM). The ne wly elected committee members were felicitated and took a solemn oath of o ffice\, pledging to uphold the core values of IEEE and WIE. Each member wa s presented with a personalized name badge\, symbolizing trust\, commitmen t\, and leadership.\n\nIEEE Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at ATLAS SkillTech University\, symbolizing the global spirit of innovatio n and collaboration that IEEE stands for. The celebration highlighted the theme “Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow\,” inspiring studen ts to contribute towards technological and social progress. The event conc luded with a joyful cake-cutting ceremony\, where the Chancellor\, dignita ries\, mentors\, and faculty joined students in commemorating the occasion \, adding a memorable and unifying touch to the day’s celebration.\n\nAc knowledgments\nThe IEEE Student Branch at ATLAS SkillTech University exten ds heartfelt gratitude to the Honourable Chancellor\, Vice Chancellor\, an d faculty members for their continuous encouragement and visionary leaders hip. Sincere appreciation is also extended to the dignitaries from the IEE E Maharashtra Section and WIE for their invaluable presence and inspiring words.\n\nA special acknowledgment goes to the organizing committee and st udent volunteers whose tireless efforts ensured a seamless and successful event. Their dedication exemplified the collaborative and innovative ethos that IEEE stands for.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n● Student Empowerment: The eve nt enabled students to take on leadership roles\, build confidence\, and e ngage in meaningful contributions to technology and society.\n\n● Global Connections: Interaction with IEEE leaders from Region 10 and the Maharas htra Section expanded ATLAS’s connection to a broader international netw ork.\n\n● Innovation Spirit: Students were encouraged to actively partic ipate in IEEE-led projects\, competitions\, and research initiatives.\n\n ● Impact of Collaboration: The celebration fostered teamwork and strengt hened the sense of belonging within the IEEE community.\n\n● Commitment to Values: The newly inaugurated branches emphasized IEEE’s guiding prin ciples of innovation\, inclusion\, collaboration\, and social impact.\n\nC onclusion:\nThe Inauguration Ceremony of IEEE Student Branch and WIE Affin ity Group at ATLAS SkillTech University and IEEE Day Celebration was a lan dmark occasion that combined celebration with vision and purpose. The esta blishment of the IEEE Student Branch and WIE Affinity Group marked the beg inning of a dynamic journey—one that unites students\, educators\, and p rofessionals to collaborate\, innovate\, and inspire technological progres s.\n\nThis event not only reinforced ATLAS’s commitment to nurturing glo bal leaders in technology and social impact\, but also laid the foundation for a thriving ecosystem of learning and innovation. With enthusiastic pa rticipation and collective spirit\, the IEEE ATLAS community has embarked on a path toward shaping a future driven by creativity\, ethics\, and exce llence.\n\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Sameer Nanivadekar\, Interim Chair\, IEEE Mahar ashtra Section\, ● Dr.Mansi Subhedar\, Chair\, WIE IEEE Maharashtra Sect ion\, Mr. Saurabh Soni\, Chair\, HTA R-10\n\nRoom: LLR-213\, Bldg: TOWER-1 \, ATLAS SKillTECH University\, Equinox Business Park\, Mumbai\, Maharasht ra\, India\, 400070 LOCATION:Room: LLR-213\, Bldg: TOWER-1\, ATLAS SKillTECH University\, Equin ox Business Park\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra\, India\, 400070 ORGANIZER:sarika.chouhan@ieee.org SEQUENCE:48 SUMMARY:Inauguration of IEEE ATLAS SkillTech University Student Branch and IEEE ATLAS SkillTech University WIE Affinity Group URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/509998 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>Event Overview:</p>\n<p>ATLAS SkillTech Un iversity proudly celebrated IEEE Day 2025 in conjunction with the inaugura tion of the IEEE ATLAS SkillTech University Student Branch and the Women I n Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group. The celebration marked a milestone in the university&rsquo\;s journey toward fostering technological advancement \, leadership\, and innovation among students. The event provided a platfo rm for students\, faculty\, and industry experts to engage in meaningful d iscussions\, exchange ideas\, and explore opportunities for technological advancement.</p>\n<p>Dignitaries and Guests<br>The ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries and guests including:</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbs p\; &nbsp\;Dr. Sameer Nanivadekar\, Interim Chair\, IEEE Maharashtra Secti on</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Dr. Mansi Subhedar\, Chair\, WIE IEEE Maharashtra Section</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;M r. Saurabh Soni\, Chair\, HTA R-10</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nb sp\;Dr. MVV Prasad\, Branch Counsellor\, SIT Pune</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbs p\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Dr. Indu Shahani\, Founding President and Chancellor\, ATLAS SkillTech University</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Dr. Rajan Welukar\, Vice Chancellor\, ATLAS SkillTech University</p>\n<p>● & nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Dr. Heena Thakkar\, Pro Vice Chancellor\, AT LAS SkillTech University</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Dr. Pa rag Amin\, Registrar\, ATLAS SkillTech University</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbs p\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Dr. Shashikant Patil\, Senior Director\, School of Tech nology\, ATLAS SkillTech University</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &n bsp\;Dr. Sarika Chouhan\, Branch Counsellor\, IEEE ATLAS Student Branch</p >\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Dr. Suman Madan\, Faculty Advisor \, IEEE WIE Affinity Group</p>\n<p>Their inspiring presence and insightful addresses encouraged students to embrace the values of IEEE &mdash\; inno vation\, collaboration\, and ethical leadership in technology.</p>\n<p>Hig hlights of the Event:<br>The ceremony began with a warm welcome and introd uction of the dignitaries\, followed by inspiring addresses that emphasize d the importance of innovation\, inclusion\, and interdisciplinary collabo ration. The inauguration symbolized a major step in integrating ATLAS stud ents into the global IEEE community\, empowering them to lead impactful te chnological initiatives.</p>\n<p>During the event\, Dr. Sameer Nanivadekar delivered an insightful speech on IEEE\, its global impact\, benefits\, a nd potential challenges\, encouraging students to leverage IEEE resources for professional growth. Dr. Mansi Subhedar spoke about the growth of Wome n in Engineering (WIE) and emphasized the numerous benefits it provides to women in technology\, inspiring female students to actively participate a nd excel in STEM fields.</p>\n<p>The event featured engaging sessions incl uding &ldquo\;Know Your IEEE&rdquo\;\, which introduced students to the gl obal scope\, benefits\, and opportunities offered by IEEE\, and IEEE Xtrem e sessions\, which highlighted competitive coding\, problem-solving\, and collaboration challenges for students.</p>\n<p>One of the key moments of t he day was the official announcement of the newly formed IEEE and WIE Exec utive Committee (EXECOM). The newly elected committee members were felicit ated and took a solemn oath of office\, pledging to uphold the core values of IEEE and WIE. Each member was presented with a personalized name badge \, symbolizing trust\, commitment\, and leadership.</p>\n<p>IEEE Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at ATLAS SkillTech University\, symbo lizing the global spirit of innovation and collaboration that IEEE stands for. The celebration highlighted the theme &ldquo\;Leveraging Technology f or a Better Tomorrow\,&rdquo\; inspiring students to contribute towards te chnological and social progress. The event concluded with a joyful cake-cu tting ceremony\, where the Chancellor\, dignitaries\, mentors\, and facult y joined students in commemorating the occasion\, adding a memorable and u nifying touch to the day&rsquo\;s celebration.</p>\n<p>Acknowledgments<br> The IEEE Student Branch at ATLAS SkillTech University extends heartfelt gr atitude to the Honourable Chancellor\, Vice Chancellor\, and faculty membe rs for their continuous encouragement and visionary leadership. Sincere ap preciation is also extended to the dignitaries from the IEEE Maharashtra S ection and WIE for their invaluable presence and inspiring words.</p>\n<p> A special acknowledgment goes to the organizing committee and student volu nteers whose tireless efforts ensured a seamless and successful event. The ir dedication exemplified the collaborative and innovative ethos that IEEE stands for.</p>\n<p>Key Takeaways:<br>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; Student Empowerment: The event enabled students to take on leadership role s\, build confidence\, and engage in meaningful contributions to technolog y and society.</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Global Connectio ns: Interaction with IEEE leaders from Region 10 and the Maharashtra Secti on expanded ATLAS&rsquo\;s connection to a broader international network.< /p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Innovation Spirit: Students wer e encouraged to actively participate in IEEE-led projects\, competitions\, and research initiatives.</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Impa ct of Collaboration: The celebration fostered teamwork and strengthened th e sense of belonging within the IEEE community.</p>\n<p>● &nbsp\; &nbsp\ ; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Commitment to Values: The newly inaugurated branches emph asized IEEE&rsquo\;s guiding principles of innovation\, inclusion\, collab oration\, and social impact.</p>\n<p>Conclusion:<br>The Inauguration Cerem ony of IEEE Student Branch and WIE Affinity Group at ATLAS SkillTech Unive rsity and IEEE Day Celebration was a landmark occasion that combined celeb ration with vision and purpose. The establishment of the IEEE Student Bran ch and WIE Affinity Group marked the beginning of a dynamic journey&mdash\ ;one that unites students\, educators\, and professionals to collaborate\, innovate\, and inspire technological progress.</p>\n<p>This event not onl y reinforced ATLAS&rsquo\;s commitment to nurturing global leaders in tech nology and social impact\, but also laid the foundation for a thriving eco system of learning and innovation. With enthusiastic participation and col lective spirit\, the IEEE ATLAS community has embarked on a path toward sh aping a future driven by creativity\, ethics\, and excellence.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR