National Conclave on Humanitarian Technologies Day 1
The inaugural day of NCHT '23 was a remarkable start to this prestigious event. Distinguished guests and experts graced the occasion, setting the tone for three days of insightful discussions and knowledge sharing. The day commenced with a warm welcome to all attendees, followed by an enlightening inaugural ceremony.
Key Highlights:
Guests of Honor: We were honored to have two esteemed Guests of Honor, Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, the Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services of the Government of Tamil Nadu, and Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, the Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Their presence added immense value to the event.
Thought Leaders: Renowned 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 Strategic Research, Public Imperatives & Corporate Development, and Mr. Arun Jain, Founder and Chief Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena Pvt Ltd.
Motivational Talk: A special motivational talk was delivered by Mr. Rajendran Dhandapani, Director Engineering at ZOHO, inspiring all attendees with valuable insights.
The inaugural day set a high standard for the event, promising engaging sessions and discussions in the days to come. Stay tuned for more updates from NCHT '23!
Guests of Honor:
- Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan: Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Government of Tamil Nadu.
- Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa: Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Thought Leaders:
- Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan (USA): Global President, 2023 IEEE Eta Kappa Nu & 2023 IEEE HTB Partnership Chair.
- Mr. Herbert Lwanga (Uganda): 2023 Chairman, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (IEEE HTB).
- Mr. Marc Beebe (USA): Senior Director, IEEE Strategic Research, Public Imperatives & Corporate Development.
- Mr. Arun Jain: Founder and Chief Managing Director, Intellect Design Arena Pvt Ltd.
- Dr. Sai Prakash Leomuthu: Chairman & CEO, Sairam Group of Institutions.
- Mr. Hari Balachandran: CEO, ICT Academy.
Motivational Talk:
- Mr. Rajendran Dhandapani: Director Engineering- ZOHO.
This enlightening day will set the tone for exciting discussions and workshops to follow, as we delve into the realm of humanitarian technologies. Join us in this significant gathering and be part of the change.
Post Lunch Session (2 pm to 4 pm): Workshop on Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)
Venue: Sigma Hall
Don't miss this exclusive workshop on the Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB), featuring insights from distinguished guest speakers:
- Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan (USA): Global President, 2023 IEEE Eta Kappa Nu & 2023 IEEE HTB Partnership Chair.
- Mr. Herbert Lwanga (Uganda): 2023 Chairman, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (IEEE HTB).
- Mr. Marc Beebe (USA): Senior Director, IEEE Strategic Research, Public Imperatives & Corporate Development.
This workshop will provide invaluable knowledge and resources about the intersection of technology and humanitarianism.
Parallel Sessions:
These engaging sessions will run simultaneously in different halls:
- SESSION 1 (Alpha Hall): Mr. Thirukumaran Ranganathan - Talent Acquisition Partner, Nokia.
- SESSION 2 (SSR Hall): Rtn. Madhu GN - Chief Growth Officer, Gauruda Aerospace Pvt Ltd.
- SESSION 3 (VRR Hall): Mr. Ashok Balasubramanian - Chief Executive Officer, OpenWeaver.
- SESSION 4 (Beta Hall): Mr. Suresh Venugopal - President, Cambridge Mobile Telematics.
- SESSION 5 (VRR Hall): Dr. M. Manivannan - Professor, Touch Lab, IIT Madras.
- SESSION 6 (Gamma Hall): Mr. Stanley George - Vice President - Human Resources, Hexaware Technologies Ltd.
These sessions will cover a wide range of topics related to humanitarian technologies and provide valuable insights for all attendees.
Day 1 of NCHT '23 promises to be an inspiring and enlightening experience, bringing together experts and enthusiasts alike to explore the transformative potential of technology in advancing humanitarian causes. We look forward to your active participation.
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- Date: 27 Sep 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM
- All times are (UTC+05:30) Chennai
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- Sai Leo Nagar
- West Tambaram Poonthandalam Village
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- India 602109