Building and Operating a Postgraduated Master-Program on Digitalization, Industrial Informatics for Co-Innovating with Local, National and International Industry

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The session titled "Building and Operating a Postgraduated Master-Program on Digitalization and Industrial Informatics for Co-Innovating with the Local, National and International Industry" was successfully organized in collaboration with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) at Room 602, 6th Floor, B.E. Block, PES University. The session was delivered by Prof. Dr-ing. Armando Walter Colombo, Director of the Institute for Industrial Informatics, University of Applied Sciences Emden-Leer, Germany. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests Mr. Alok K. Das, Former Chair of IEEE CEDA and IEEE CASS Bangalore Chapter, Mr. Sajil Mittal, Mr. Laxman Balasubramanya, Mr. Girish Subbarao, Dr. Shikha Tripathi, Dr. Rex Joseph, and Prof.Venugopal A total of 27 students attended the session, including 9 IEEE members and 18 non-IEEE members.

The speaker delivered the session with great enthusiasm and energy, making the presentation highly engaging and interactive. Throughout the event, students actively participated in discussions and gained valuable insights into the role of digitalization, industrial informatics, and industry-academia collaboration in modern education and innovation.

The speaker encouraged interaction by addressing students' questions and sharing practical experiences, which helped create a dynamic learning environment. Participants appreciated the informative content and the opportunity to learn about emerging trends and international collaborations in the field.

Following the session, refreshments were provided, allowing students, faculty members, and guests to interact further and exchange ideas in an informal setting. The networking opportunity facilitated meaningful conversations and strengthened connections among the attendees.

The event concluded successfully with positive feedback from the participants, who found the session both informative and inspiring. The collaborative efforts of the Departments of ECE and EEE, along with IEEE RAS, contributed significantly to the success of the event and provided participants with a valuable learning and networking experience.

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