ProTech Summit – Insight to the Emerging Tech
The event PROTECHSUMMIT – Insight to the Emerging Tech was successfully organized on 28 February 2026 at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru by the IEEE CEDA Sai Vidya Institute of Technology Student Branch Chapter in association with the IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter. The event aimed to provide students with insights into emerging opportunities in VLSI, semiconductor technology, hardware design, and deep-tech careers, while strengthening the connection between academia and industry.
The event began with registration from 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM, followed by the inauguration ceremony. The invocation song was performed by Pradnya Virabhadrapppa Nuchhi, Department of ECE, Vice Chair of the IEEE SVIT CEDA Student Branch Chapter.
Dr. Venkatesha M, Faculty Advisor IEEE CEDA SVIT SBC, addressed the participants, followed by a message from Dr. Manjunath T N, Principal of SVIT. The session concluded with an overview of CEDA delivered by Dr. Sajal Mittal, Chair of the IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter, highlighting the role of IEEE CEDA in advancing electronic design automation and supporting student innovation.
The event witnessed 154 participants, which included students from Various colleges, Industry professionals, IEEE Sai Vidya CEDA Student Branch volunteers, CEDA ExeCom Members and event coordinators who actively contributed to the success of the program.
The event began with an insightful CEDA overview session by Mr. Sajal Mittal, Chair, IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter and Associate Technical Director at Samsung Semiconductor. He introduced students to the world of chip design and design automation, explaining how semiconductor technologies power modern electronic systems.
This was followed by an engaging talk by Mr. Aloke Das, Founder of Lab and Lectures, who discussed the global VLSI and semiconductor landscape. His session provided valuable insights into future industry trends, essential technical skills and common challenges faced by fresh graduates entering the semiconductor field.
A practical session on resume building and career preparation was delivered by Ms. Vibhuti Prajapati, Professional from Truechip Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where students learned how to strategically design resumes and effectively present their skills to recruiters in the semiconductor industry.
Another informative session was conducted by Mr. Pranav Kashide, Researcher at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA), who shared valuable guidance on technical interview preparation, research exposure, and global opportunities in semiconductor and VLSI domains.
One of the major highlights of the event was the panel discussion titled “When Industry Met the Institute.” The panel consisted of distinguished experts from leading semiconductor organizations:
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Mr. Sajal Mittal – Chair, IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter & Associate Technical Director, Samsung Semiconductor
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Mr. Aloke Das – Founder, Lab and Lectures
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Mr. Abhishek Kumar Singhania – Qualcomm
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Mr. Suprateek Shukla – Micron Technology
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Mr. Sainath Indana – Synopsys Inc.
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Ms. Vibhuti Prajapati – Truechip Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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Mr. Pranav Kashide – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA)
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Dr. Vimala P – Faculty Member, Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
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Prof. Nayana K- Faculty Expert, Moderator
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Ms. Varsha H N - Moderator
The panel discussion focused on key industry topics such as the impact of Artificial Intelligence in chip design, advancements in low-power VLSI design, industry-relevant skills, and career pathways in both research and semiconductor industries.
The event concluded with an interactive mentorship session, where students had the opportunity to directly interact with industry experts and seek guidance regarding career opportunities, skill development, and the roadmap for entering the semiconductor domain.
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- Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
- Yelahanka, Rajanukunte
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- India 560119
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Agenda
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Session |
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09:00 – 09:30 AM |
Registration |
Participant registration & welcome kit distribution |
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09:30 – 09:40 AM |
Inauguration |
Invocation, Welcome Address, Lamp Lighting |
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09:40AM – 09:45AM |
Address by Faculty Advisor, IEEE CEDA SAI VIDYA SBC |
Dr. Venkatesha M, Faculty Advisor IEEECEDA, Professor and HOD ECE |
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09:45AM – 09:50AM |
Adress by Principal |
Dr. Manjunath T N, Principal, Sai Vidya Institute of Technology |
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09:50 - 10:00AM |
About CEDA |
CEDA Overview : Dr. Sajal Mittal, Chair IEEE CEDA BANGALORE Chapter |
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10:00 – 11:00 AM |
Industry Landscape |
Mr. Alok Das, Founder Lab and Lectures, Past Chair IEEE CASS Bangalore Chapter |
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11:00AM – 11:10AM |
Tea Break- |
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11:10 – 12:05 PM |
Tips & Tricks to Resume Building |
Vibhuti Prajapati VLSI Sr. Lead Recruiter at Truechip |
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12:05 – 1:00 PM |
How to Prepare for Dream Job Interview |
Pranav Kashide, Research Associate at ETRL - UIUC , University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
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01:00 – 02:00 PM |
Lunch Break |
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02:00 – 03:05 PM |
Panel Discussion |
Panel Members :
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3:05PM – 3:15 PM |
FORMATION OFGROUPS FOR MENTORSHIP SESSION |
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03:15 – 04:30 PM |
Industry Panel |
Group mentoring (15-20 students/group) A-BLOCK
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04:30 - 05:00 PM |
Valedictory & Conclusion Vote of Thanks |
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