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:20260303T150257Z UID:63594625-B338-47D3-8687-D10B3D191998 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260207T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260207T163000 DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting 2026\n\nThere will be a IEEE CEDA Concla ve (Talk by Industry Experts) on Friday\, 7 February 2026\, from 10:30 AM to 1 PM\, at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology\, Bengaluru. Annual G eneral Meeting 2026 will start after the Industry Conclave.\n\nDate: 7 Feb ruary 2026\n\nVenue: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Seminar Hall\n\nAgenda for CEDA A GM:\n\n01:00 PM Registration\, Networking over Lunch\n02:30 PM Welcome Add ress by Chair – 2025 - Dr Parameshachari B D\n02:40 PM Presentation of t he 2025 Activities Report by the Secretary - Mr Subhra Prakash Giri\n02:50 PM Presentation of the 2025 Financial Report by the Treasurer - Dr Shashi dhara\n03:00 PM Felicitation Ceremony to Past Chair - Mr Aloke Das\n03:10 PM Awards and Memento distribution to ExeCom members\, Volunteers\n03:30 P M 2026 Slate Presentation by Slate & Nomination Committee Chair\n03:40 PM Address by Chair 2026 – Mr Sajal Mittal\n04:00 PM Vote of Thanks by Chai r Elect\, Dr Jalaja S\n04:10 PM Feedback and Discussion\nMeeting Minutes:\ n\nSecretary's Report for 2025\n\nMr. Subhra Prakash Giri presented the Se cretary’s Report summarizing the chapter’s activities during 2025. The report was formally proposed by Dr. Javed G. S. and seconded by Dr. Sarfr az Hussain. After addressing all queries raised by members\, the Secretary ’s Report was unanimously approved.\n\nSummary of 2025 Activities\n\nDur ing the year 2025\, the IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter conducted:\n\n-\n8 Tec hnical Talks & Distinguished Lectures\n\n-\n4 Hands-on Workshops\n\n-\n7 T echnical Expos / Ideathons / Hackathons\n\n-\n2 Membership Development Cam paigns\n\n-\n3 New Student Branch Inaugurations\n\nMajor highlights includ ed IEEE Project Expo 2025 (400+ students)\, Smart EcoSign 2025 (42 teams)\ , Ideathon 2025 (80+ teams)\, IEEE Mini Project Symposium (90 teams)\, mul tiple EDA tool workshops with Altium and Keysight\, Distinguished Lecture Series\, and Design Thinking workshops. Membership increased significantly from 1\,098 (Jan 2025) to 3\,040 (Jan 2026).\n\nThe report was formally p roposed by Dr. Javed G. S. and seconded by Dr. Sarfraz Hussain\n\nFinancia l Report\n\nDr. Shashidhara H. R.\, Treasurer\, could not attend due to a medical emergency. In his absence\, Secretary Mr. Subhra Prakash Giri pres ented the summarized financial report. Queries raised by members were addr essed by Dr. Parameshachari B. D.\, Chair (2025).\n\nThe IEEE Bangalore Se ction Treasurer\, Ms. Ashwini Appaji\, confirmed the Opening Balance for t he year 2026 as INR 4.63 Lakhs.\n\nAnnouncement of 2026 Executive Committe e\n\nFollowing the approval of reports\, Mr. Aloke Das announced the offic ial slate of office bearers and Executive Committee members for the year 2 026. The team details are available at:\nhttps://ceda.ieeebangalore.org/te am/\n\nVision & Roadmap Presentation for 2026\n\nMr. Sajal Mittal\, Chair – IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter (2026)\, delivered a presentation outlinin g the strategic roadmap for 2026. The focus areas include:\n\n-\nStudent-F ocused Technical Programs\n\n-\nAcademia–Industry Collaborative Events\n \n-\nHumanitarian Initiatives\n\n-\nFlagship EDA Programs\n\n-\nMembership Growth & Student Branch Expansion\n\nHe also highlighted the benefits and participation opportunities available through IEEE CEDA.\n\nVote of Thank s\n\nThe Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr. Jalaja S.\, who expressed grat itude to all office bearers\, ExeCom members\, presenters\, volunteers\, a nd participants for their valuable contributions during 2025 and extended best wishes to the 2026 team.\n\nClosure\n\nWith no further business to di scuss\, the Chair formally declared the IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter Annual General Meeting 2026 closed.\n\nMinutes Prepared By:\nMr. Vamsi Krishna A ddepalli\, Secretary – IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter (2026)\n\nNitte Unive rsity Campus\, 6429\, NITTE Meenakshi College Rd\, BSF Campus\, Yelahanka\ , Bengaluru\, Govindapura\, Karnataka 560064\, Bangalore\, Karnataka\, Ind ia\, 560064 LOCATION:Nitte University Campus\, 6429\, NITTE Meenakshi College Rd\, BSF Campus\, Yelahanka\, Bengaluru\, Govindapura\, Karnataka 560064\, Bangalor e\, Karnataka\, India\, 560064 ORGANIZER:giri.subhra@gmail.com SEQUENCE:21 SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537462 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>Annual General Meeting 2026</p>\n<p><span style="font-family: verdana\, sans-serif\;"><strong>There will be a&nbsp\; </strong></span><strong>IEEE&nbsp\;<span class="il">CEDA</span> Conclave ( Talk by Industry Experts)</strong>&nbsp\;on&nbsp\;<strong>Friday\, 7 Febru ary 2026</strong>\, from&nbsp\;<strong>10:30 AM to 1 PM</strong>\, at&nbsp \;<strong>Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology\, Bengaluru</strong>.&nb sp\;<strong><span class="il">Annual General Meeting 2026</span>&nbsp\;will start after the Industry Conclave.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Date:</strong >&nbsp\;7 February 2026</p>\n<p><span style="font-family: verdana\, sans-s erif\;"><strong>Venue:</strong>&nbsp\;Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Seminar Hall</sp an></p>\n<p><strong>Agenda for&nbsp\;<span class="il">CEDA</span>&nbsp\;<s pan class="il">AGM</span>:</strong></p>\n<table border="1"><colgroup><col> <col></colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>01:00 PM</td>\n<td>Registration\, Net working over Lunch</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>02:30 PM</td>\n<td>Welcome Addre ss by Chair &ndash\; 2025 - Dr Parameshachari B D</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>0 2:40 PM</td>\n<td>Presentation of the 2025 Activities Report by the Secret ary - Mr Subhra Prakash Giri</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>02:50 PM</td>\n<td>Pre sentation of the 2025 Financial Report by the Treasurer - &nbsp\;Dr Shashi dhara&nbsp\;</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>03:00 PM</td>\n<td>Felicitation Ceremo ny to Past Chair - Mr Aloke Das</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>03:10 PM</td>\n<td> Awards and Memento distribution to ExeCom members\, Volunteers</td>\n</tr> \n<tr>\n<td>03:30 PM</td>\n<td>2026 Slate Presentation by Slate &amp\; Nom ination Committee Chair</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>03:40 PM</td>\n<td>Address by Chair 2026 &ndash\; Mr Sajal Mittal</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>04:00 PM</td >\n<td>Vote of Thanks by Chair Elect\, Dr Jalaja S</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td> 04:10 PM</td>\n<td>Feedback and Discussion</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table> \n<p><strong>Meeting Minutes:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Secretary's Report for 2025</strong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">Mr. Subhra Prakash Giri presented the Secretary&rsquo\;s Report summarizing the chapter&rsquo\;s activities duri ng 2025. The report was formally proposed by Dr. Javed G. S. and seconded by Dr. Sarfraz Hussain. After addressing all queries raised by members\, t he Secretary&rsquo\;s Report was unanimously approved.</p>\n<p dir="ltr">< strong>Summary of 2025 Activities</strong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">During the ye ar 2025\, the IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter conducted:</p>\n<ul>\n<li dir="l tr" aria-level="1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">8 Technical Talks &a mp\; Distinguished Lectures</p>\n</li>\n<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 Hands-on Workshops</p>\n</li>\n<li dir="lt r" aria-level="1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">7 Technical Expos / I deathons / Hackathons</p>\n</li>\n<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">\n<p dir="l tr" role="presentation">2 Membership Development Campaigns</p>\n</li>\n<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">3 New Student Branch Inaugurations</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p dir="ltr">Major highlights inc luded IEEE Project Expo 2025 (400+ students)\, Smart EcoSign 2025 (42 team s)\, Ideathon 2025 (80+ teams)\, IEEE Mini Project Symposium (90 teams)\, multiple EDA tool workshops with Altium and Keysight\, Distinguished Lectu re Series\, and Design Thinking workshops. Membership increased significan tly from 1\,098 (Jan 2025) to 3\,040 (Jan 2026).</p>\n<p dir="ltr">The rep ort was formally proposed by Dr. Javed G. S. and seconded by Dr. Sarfraz H ussain</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Financial Report</strong></p>\n<p dir="lt r">Dr. Shashidhara H. R.\, Treasurer\, could not attend due to a medical e mergency. In his absence\, Secretary Mr. Subhra Prakash Giri presented the summarized financial report. Queries raised by members were addressed by Dr. Parameshachari B. D.\, Chair (2025).</p>\n<p dir="ltr">The IEEE Bangal ore Section Treasurer\, Ms. Ashwini Appaji\, confirmed the Opening Balance for the year 2026 as INR 4.63 Lakhs.</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Announceme nt of 2026 Executive Committee</strong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">Following the ap proval of reports\, Mr. Aloke Das announced the official slate of office b earers and Executive Committee members for the year 2026. The team details are available at:<br><a href="https://ceda.ieeebangalore.org/team/">https ://ceda.ieeebangalore.org/team/</a></p>\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Vision &amp\ ; Roadmap Presentation for 2026</strong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">Mr. Sajal Mitta l\, Chair &ndash\; IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter (2026)\, delivered a presen tation outlining the strategic roadmap for 2026. The focus areas include:< /p>\n<ul>\n<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="presentation" >Student-Focused Technical Programs</p>\n</li>\n<li dir="ltr" aria-level=" 1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Academia&ndash\;Industry Collaborati ve Events</p>\n</li>\n<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="pr esentation">Humanitarian Initiatives</p>\n</li>\n<li dir="ltr" aria-level= "1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Flagship EDA Programs</p>\n</li>\n< li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">\n<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Membership Growth &amp\; Student Branch Expansion</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p dir="ltr">He also highlighted the benefits and participation opportunities available th rough IEEE CEDA.</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Vote of Thanks</strong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr. Jalaja S.\, who expresse d gratitude to all office bearers\, ExeCom members\, presenters\, voluntee rs\, and participants for their valuable contributions during 2025 and ext ended best wishes to the 2026 team.</p>\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Closure</str ong></p>\n<p dir="ltr">With no further business to discuss\, the Chair for mally declared the IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter Annual General Meeting 2026 closed.</p>\n<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-476f943b-7fff-a876-6805-8b 96ae406f20"><br>Minutes Prepared By:<br></strong>Mr. Vamsi Krishna Addepal li\,&nbsp\;Secretary &ndash\; IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter (2026)</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR