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DESCRIPTION:Vision\n\nTo spark a new generation of innovators by creating a
  space where ideas turn into impact\, collaboration drives creativity\, an
 d women confidently shape the future of technology.\n\nMission\n\nTo ignit
 e innovation through guided learning\, inclusive teamwork\, and hands-on h
 ackathon experience while breaking barriers that limit women’s participa
 tion in technology. We aim to build confidence\, technical excellence\, an
 d leadership by connecting students with mentorship\, opportunities\, and 
 a strong support network that continues beyond the event.\n\nOVERVIEW\n\nT
 he FutureForge Programme  will be conducted as a two-phase initiative to p
 romote innovation and increase the participation of women in technology. T
 he programme will begin with an introductory session followed by pre-hacka
 thon technical training focusing on idea pitching and problem analysis. Th
 is will prepare participants with the necessary skills and confidence for 
 the main event.\n\nThe hackathon will then be conducted with inclusive tea
 m formation to ensure active participation of women. Mentorship will be pr
 ovided throughout the program to support project development and learning.
  After the event\, participants will be guided towards further competition
 s and innovation opportunities. Through this initiative\, we aim to build 
 technical confidence\, leadership skills\, and a sustainable innovation cu
 lture among students.\n\nAgenda: \nTo ignite innovation through guided lea
 rning\, inclusive teamwork\, and hands-on hackathon experience while break
 ing barriers that limit women’s participation in technology. We aim to b
 uild confidence\, technical excellence\, and leadership by connecting stud
 ents with mentorship\, opportunities\, and a strong support network that c
 ontinues beyond the event.\n\nThiruvanathapuram\, Kerala\, India\, Virtual
 : https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/552169
LOCATION:Thiruvanathapuram\, Kerala\, India\, Virtual: https://events.vtool
 s.ieee.org/m/552169
ORGANIZER:aminaridha12@ieee.org
SEQUENCE:35
SUMMARY:FUTUREFORGE PROGRAMME
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X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><strong>Vision</strong></p>\n<p>To spark a
  new generation of innovators by creating a space where ideas turn into im
 pact\, collaboration drives creativity\, and women confidently shape the f
 uture of technology.</p>\n<p><strong>Mission</strong></p>\n<p>To ignite in
 novation through guided learning\, inclusive teamwork\, and hands-on hacka
 thon experience while breaking barriers that limit women&rsquo\;s particip
 ation in technology. We aim to build confidence\, technical excellence\, a
 nd leadership by connecting students with mentorship\, opportunities\, and
  a strong support network that continues beyond the event.</p>\n<p><strong
 >OVERVIEW</strong></p>\n<p>The <strong>FutureForge Programme </strong>&nbs
 p\;will be conducted as a two-phase initiative to promote innovation and i
 ncrease the participation of women in technology. The programme will begin
  with an introductory session followed by pre-hackathon technical training
  focusing on idea pitching and problem analysis. This will prepare partici
 pants with the necessary skills and confidence for the main event.</p>\n<p
 >The hackathon will then be conducted with inclusive team formation to ens
 ure active participation of women. Mentorship will be provided throughout 
 the program to support project development and learning. After the event\,
  participants will be guided towards further competitions and innovation o
 pportunities. Through this initiative\, we aim to build technical confiden
 ce\, leadership skills\, and a sustainable innovation culture among studen
 ts.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>To ignite innovation through guided le
 arning\, inclusive teamwork\, and hands-on hackathon experience while brea
 king barriers that limit women&rsquo\;s participation in technology. We ai
 m to build confidence\, technical excellence\, and leadership by connectin
 g students with mentorship\, opportunities\, and a strong support network 
 that continues beyond the event.</p>
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