BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dhaka BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20380119T091407 TZOFFSETFROM:+0600 TZOFFSETTO:+0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3TU;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:+06 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091231T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1TH;BYMONTH=12 TZNAME:+06 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260814T193512Z UID:5DB9D91B-CF7B-4CB7-A81A-7A4FDB3969EE DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dhaka:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dhaka:20260801T190000 DESCRIPTION:[]\n\n[]\n\nIEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill – Bang ladesh 2026\, a flagship professional development programme supported by I EEE Region 10 Young Professionals\, was successfully held at Bangladesh Un iversity of Engineering and Technology (BUET) on 1 August 2026.\n\nDesigne d to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations\, the day-long programme brought together students\, young professionals\, a cademics\, industry practitioners\, entrepreneurs\, and technology leaders for keynote sessions\, interactive workshops\, panel discussions\, networ king sessions\, competitions\, and the Innovation Challenge 2026.\n\nThe e vent was jointly organized by IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh\, the De partment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)\, BUET\, and IEEE Bangladesh Section. The programme was technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology Bangladesh Chapter and co-or ganized by IEEE BUET Student Branch\, IEEE BUET SB WIE AG\, IEEE SPS BUET SBC\, IEEE RAS BUETSBC\, IEEE EMBS BUETSBC\, IEEE IAS BUET SBC\, and IEEE PES BUET SBC.\n\nThe programme was inaugurated by:\n\n- Prof. Mohammad Ema mul Hassan Bhuiyan\, Chair\, IEEE Bangladesh Section\; Professor\, EEE\, B UET\n- Prof. Celia Shahnaz\, Advisor\, IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh \; Professor\, EEE\, BUET\n- Engr. Shohel Rana\, Chair\, IEEE Young Profes sionals Bangladesh\; Operations & Engineering Manager\, Cybernetics Hi-Tec h Solutions (Pvt) Ltd\n\nThe speakers emphasized leadership\, lifelong lea rning\, innovation\, and adaptability as essential qualities for engineers navigating a rapidly evolving technological landscape.\n\nProf. Dr. Shari f Mohammad Mominuzzaman\, Head of the Department of EEE\, BUET\, attended as the Special Guest and expressed his support for the initiative\, encour aging participants to pursue continuous professional growth.\n\nCareer Dev elopment & Professional Readiness:\nDr. Md. Mohsinur Rahman Adnan\, Assist ant Professor\, EEE\, BUET\, discussed strategic career planning and profe ssional development.\nA leadership and entrepreneurship panel featuring Ra ihan Ur Rashid (Cybernetics Hi-Tech Solutions) and Md. Fadel Faruk (Robi A xiata PLC) highlighted startup culture\, leadership\, adaptability\, and i nnovation-driven impact. The session was moderated by Dr. Ehsanur Rahman\, Vice-Chair\, IEEE YP Bangladesh.\n\nAI\, Emerging Technologies & Responsi ble Engineering:\n\n- Dr. Md. Rubaiyat Hossain Mondal\, Professor\, IICT\, BUET\, discussed responsible AI and the relationship between technology\, society\, and engineering accountability.\n- Sheikh Tariful Islam and Kha lid Hossain (VLSI Lab\, BUET) explored open-source VLSI design ecosystems. \n- Tanvir Hossain\, Lecturer\, EEE\, BUET\, addressed AI applications in VLSI design automation.\n\nEngineering ethics and societal responsibility were examined through a panel featuring:\n\n- Dr. Ibrahim Khalil\, Founder & CEO\, Maxwell Mission Inc.\n- Purnata Roy\, Sub-Divisional Engineer\, D ESCO\nAnother session featuring Md. Mostafizur Rahman (ACP\, Cybercrime In vestigation Division\, CTTC\, DMP) and Anamika Bhakta (Robi Axiata PLC) pr ovided insights into cybersecurity challenges\, digital responsibility\, w orkplace excellence\, and personal branding. The session was moderated by Dr. Aminul Islam\, Vice-Chair Technical\, IEEE YP Bangladesh.\n\nFurther d iscussions included:\n• Rudra Roy on human-centred innovation and real-w orld problem solving\n• Sheikh Iftekhar Ahmed on effective AI tools for research and career development\n\nEthics\, Entrepreneurship & Professiona l Growth:\n\n- Sadman Sakib Ahbab\, Assistant Professor\, EEE\, BUET\, add ressed AI\, ethics\, and professionalism from an academic perspective.\n- Prof. Dr. Shaikh Anowarul Fattah\, Professor\, EEE\, BUET and Chair\, IEEE SSIT Bangladesh Chapter\, conducted a workshop titled “AI in Education: Ethical and Professional Perspectives\,” highlighting academic integrit y\, data privacy\, equitable access\, and responsible AI adoption.\n\nEntr epreneurship-focused sessions included:\n\n- Md. Munirul Alam\, CEO\, Inov ace Technologies Ltd.\, on AI-driven ventures.\n- Md. Farrukh Imtiaz (Summ it Communications Ltd.) on early-career realities and professional growth. \n- Shahin Azad (XOLAREN GLOBAL) on entrepreneurship as a professional pat hway\nA dedicated networking session with IEEE Young Professionals Banglad esh ExCom members fostered professional connections and peer engagement.\n \nInnovation Challenge 2026:\nA highlight of the programme was Innovation Challenge 2026\, where teams developed and presented innovative\, technolo gy-driven solutions to real-world challenges under mentor guidance. Top-pe rforming teams were recognized based on innovation\, teamwork\, communicat ion\, and overall impact. A quiz competition also added an interactive dim ension to the event.\n\nUpholding the IEEE Code of Ethics:\nThe programme concluded with remarks from Prof. Dr. Celia Shahnaz\, who emphasized adher ence to the IEEE Code of Ethics in academic\, professional\, and personal life.\n\nProf. Dr. Shaikh Anowarul Fattah\, Professor\, EEE\, BUET and Cha ir\, IEEE SSIT Bangladesh Chapter\, concluded the programme with an inspir ing address highlighting ethical leadership\, responsible innovation\, and the broader societal responsibilities of engineers.\n\nThe future of engi neering depends not only on technological competence and innovation\, but equally on integrity\, ethical responsibility\, and a commitment to using technology for the benefit of society.\n\nIEEE Region 10 Young Professiona ls UpSkill – Bangladesh 2026 demonstrated the strength of collaboration between academia\, industry\, and professional bodies. Through its compreh ensive focus on career planning\, AI\, VLSI\, entrepreneurship\, ethics\, workplace excellence\, innovation\, and networking\, the programme empower ed participants to become technically capable\, professionally competent\, innovative\, and ethically responsible technology leaders.\n\nAcknowledge ment to Organizing Team & Volunteers:\nThe successful execution of IEEE Re gion 10 Young Professionals UpSkill – Bangladesh 2026 was made possible through the dedication\, teamwork\, and commitment of the organizing commi ttee\, moderators\, technical coordinators\, and volunteers.\n\nSpecial ap preciation goes to:\n\n- Event Host: Md. Nahedul Islam\n- Panel Discussion Moderators: Dr. Ehsanur Rahman and Dr. Md. Aminul Islam Mithu\n- Networki ng Session Moderators: Sakib Ahmed and Engr. Akib Chowdhury\n- Innovation Challenge Moderator: Engr. Shohel Rana with the judging panel\n- Quiz Sess ion Moderators: Saifuddin Munna (Online)\n- Gifts & Crests Management: Far han Muhib Efty\n- Registration Management: Arunavo Diganto and Hasnain Ahm ed\n- IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh Volunteer Team: For their dedica ted support in participant coordination\, event management\, communication \, technical assistance\, and overall programme execution.\n\nThe commitme nt\, collaboration\, and professionalism of the organizing committee and I EEE Young Professionals Bangladesh volunteers played a vital role in makin g UpSkill 2026 a memorable and impactful event.\n\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Md. Moh sinur Rahman Adn\, Raihan Ur Rashid\, Md. Fadel Faruk\, Sheikh Tariful Isl am and Khalid Hossain\, Dr. Md. Rubaiyat Hossain Mondal\, Dr. Ibrahim Khal il\, Purnata Roy\, Md. Mostafizur Rahman\, Anamika Bhakta\, Tanvir Hossain \, Rudra Roy\, Sheikh Iftekhar Ahmed\, Sadman Sakib Ahbab\, Md. Munirul Al am\, Md. Farrukh Imtiaz\, Sk Shahriar Iqbal\, Shahin Azad\, Prof. Shaikh A nowarul Fattah\, Prof. Celia Shahnaz\n\nECE Building\, Room No. 634\, Bang ladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)\, Dhaka\, Dhaka\, B angladesh\, 1205\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/568776 LOCATION:ECE Building\, Room No. 634\, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)\, Dhaka\, Dhaka\, Bangladesh\, 1205\, Virtual: http s://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/568776 ORGANIZER:rana.shohel10@yahoo.com SEQUENCE:48 SUMMARY:IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill - Bangladesh 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/568776 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><img src="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/v tools_ui/media/display/4deda8ca-1d39-40f9-8574-8fe57e5da252" alt="" width= "859" height="332"></p>\n<p><img src="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/vtool s_ui/media/display/adc80735-c949-400d-a08b-d8489ce24854" alt="" width="859 " height="300"></p>\n<p>IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkill &ndash\ ; Bangladesh 2026\, a flagship professional development programme supporte d by IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals\, was successfully held at Banglad esh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) on 1 August 2026.</p>\ n<p>Designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expe ctations\, the day-long programme brought together students\, young profes sionals\, academics\, industry practitioners\, entrepreneurs\, and technol ogy leaders for keynote sessions\, interactive workshops\, panel discussio ns\, networking sessions\, competitions\, and the Innovation Challenge 202 6.</p>\n<p>The event was jointly organized by IEEE Young Professionals Ban gladesh\, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)\, BUET\, and IEEE Bangladesh Section. The programme was technically co-spons ored by the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology Bangladesh C hapter and co-organized by IEEE BUET Student Branch\, IEEE BUET SB WIE AG\ , IEEE SPS BUET SBC\, IEEE RAS BUETSBC\, IEEE EMBS BUETSBC\, IEEE IAS BUET SBC\, and IEEE PES BUET SBC.</p>\n<p><strong>The programme was inaugurate d by:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prof. Mohammad Emamul Hassan Bhuiyan\, Chair \, IEEE Bangladesh Section\; Professor\, EEE\, BUET</li>\n<li>Prof. Celia Shahnaz\, Advisor\, IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh\; Professor\, EEE\ , BUET</li>\n<li>Engr. Shohel Rana\, Chair\, IEEE Young Professionals Bang ladesh\; Operations &amp\; Engineering Manager\, Cybernetics Hi-Tech Solut ions (Pvt) Ltd</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The speakers emphasized leadership\, lifelo ng learning\, innovation\, and adaptability as essential qualities for eng ineers navigating a rapidly evolving technological landscape.</p>\n<p>Prof . Dr. Sharif Mohammad Mominuzzaman\, Head of the Department of EEE\, BUET\ , attended as the Special Guest and expressed his support for the initiati ve\, encouraging participants to pursue continuous professional growth.</p >\n<p><strong>Career Development &amp\; Professional Readiness:</strong><b r>Dr. Md. Mohsinur Rahman Adnan\, Assistant Professor\, EEE\, BUET\, discu ssed strategic career planning and professional development.<br>A leadersh ip and entrepreneurship panel featuring Raihan Ur Rashid (Cybernetics Hi-T ech Solutions) and Md. Fadel Faruk (Robi Axiata PLC) highlighted startup c ulture\, leadership\, adaptability\, and innovation-driven impact. The ses sion was moderated by Dr. Ehsanur Rahman\, Vice-Chair\, IEEE YP Bangladesh .</p>\n<p><strong>AI\, Emerging Technologies &amp\; Responsible Engineerin g:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Md. Rubaiyat Hossain Mondal\, Professor\, I ICT\, BUET\, discussed responsible AI and the relationship between technol ogy\, society\, and engineering accountability.</li>\n<li>Sheikh Tariful I slam and Khalid Hossain (VLSI Lab\, BUET) explored open-source VLSI design ecosystems.</li>\n<li>Tanvir Hossain\, Lecturer\, EEE\, BUET\, addressed AI applications in VLSI design automation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Enginee ring ethics and societal responsibility were examined through a panel feat uring:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Ibrahim Khalil\, Founder &amp\; CEO\, M axwell Mission Inc.</li>\n<li>Purnata Roy\, Sub-Divisional Engineer\, DESC O<br>Another session featuring Md. Mostafizur Rahman (ACP\, Cybercrime Inv estigation Division\, CTTC\, DMP) and Anamika Bhakta (Robi Axiata PLC) pro vided insights into cybersecurity challenges\, digital responsibility\, wo rkplace excellence\, and personal branding. The session was moderated by D r. Aminul Islam\, Vice-Chair Technical\, IEEE YP Bangladesh.</li>\n</ul>\n <p><strong>Further discussions included:</strong><br>&bull\; Rudra Roy on human-centred innovation and real-world problem solving<br>&bull\; Sheikh Iftekhar Ahmed on effective AI tools for research and career development</ p>\n<p><strong>Ethics\, Entrepreneurship &amp\; Professional Growth:</stro ng></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sadman Sakib Ahbab\, Assistant Professor\, EEE\, BUET\, addressed AI\, ethics\, and professionalism from an academic perspective. </li>\n<li>Prof. Dr. Shaikh Anowarul Fattah\, Professor\, EEE\, BUET and C hair\, IEEE SSIT Bangladesh Chapter\, conducted a workshop titled &ldquo\; AI in Education: Ethical and Professional Perspectives\,&rdquo\; highlight ing academic integrity\, data privacy\, equitable access\, and responsible AI adoption.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Entrepreneurship-focused sessions in cluded:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Md. Munirul Alam\, CEO\, Inovace Technolog ies Ltd.\, on AI-driven ventures.</li>\n<li>Md. Farrukh Imtiaz (Summit Com munications Ltd.) on early-career realities and professional growth.</li>\ n<li>Shahin Azad (XOLAREN GLOBAL) on entrepreneurship as a professional pa thway<br>A dedicated networking session with IEEE Young Professionals Bang ladesh ExCom members fostered professional connections and peer engagement .</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Innovation Challenge 2026:</strong><br>A highlig ht of the programme was Innovation Challenge 2026\, where teams developed and presented innovative\, technology-driven solutions to real-world chall enges under mentor guidance.&nbsp\;Top-performing teams were recognized ba sed on innovation\, teamwork\, communication\, and overall impact. A quiz competition also added an interactive dimension to the event.</p>\n<p><str ong>Upholding the IEEE Code of Ethics:</strong><br>The programme concluded with remarks from Prof. Dr. Celia Shahnaz\, who emphasized adherence to t he IEEE Code of Ethics in academic\, professional\, and personal life.</p> \n<p>Prof. Dr. Shaikh Anowarul Fattah\, Professor\, EEE\, BUET and Chair\, IEEE SSIT Bangladesh Chapter\, concluded the programme with an inspiring address highlighting ethical leadership\, responsible innovation\, and the broader societal responsibilities of engineers.</p>\n<p>The future of eng ineering depends not only on technological competence and innovation\, but equally on integrity\, ethical responsibility\, and a commitment to using technology for the benefit of society.</p>\n<p>IEEE Region 10 Young Profe ssionals UpSkill &ndash\; Bangladesh 2026 demonstrated the strength of col laboration between academia\, industry\, and professional bodies. Through its comprehensive focus on career planning\, AI\, VLSI\, entrepreneurship\ , ethics\, workplace excellence\, innovation\, and networking\, the progra mme empowered participants to become technically capable\, professionally competent\, innovative\, and ethically responsible technology leaders.</p> \n<p><strong>Acknowledgement to Organizing Team &amp\; Volunteers:</strong ><br>The successful execution of IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkil l &ndash\; Bangladesh 2026 was made possible through the dedication\, team work\, and commitment of the organizing committee\, moderators\, technical coordinators\, and volunteers.</p>\n<p><strong>Special appreciation goes to:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Event Host: Md. Nahedul Islam</li>\n<li>Panel Discussion Moderators: Dr. Ehsanur Rahman and Dr. Md. Aminul Islam Mithu</ li>\n<li>Networking Session Moderators: Sakib Ahmed and Engr. Akib Chowdhu ry</li>\n<li>Innovation Challenge Moderator: Engr. Shohel Rana with the ju dging panel</li>\n<li>Quiz Session Moderators: Saifuddin Munna (Online)</l i>\n<li>Gifts &amp\; Crests Management: Farhan Muhib Efty</li>\n<li>Regist ration Management: Arunavo Diganto and Hasnain Ahmed</li>\n<li>IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh Volunteer Team: For their dedicated support in pa rticipant coordination\, event management\, communication\, technical assi stance\, and overall programme execution.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The commitment\, collaboration\, and professionalism of the organizing committee and IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh volunteers played a vital role in making Up Skill 2026 a memorable and impactful event.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR