Date: 28th August 2021
Venue: Virtual Mode (WebEx platform)
Submitted by : Simeen Khan Ayyub, Meghna Das, Shatakshi Vishwakarma and Vaikunth Goyal
Event Description:
IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Society Chapter Pune, in association with IEEE SICSR Pune Student Branch, organized its inaugural webinar: - “What is the Real Worth of Technology?” on 28th August 2021 from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM (IST) in the online form on WebEx Platform. The event, anchored by Ms. Smita Taitwale & Ms. Dimple Pal, had a total attendance of 34 IEEE and non-IEEE members.
The event started with a welcome address presented by Dr. Rajashree Jain, Vice-Chair, IEEE TEMS Pune followed by the IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Society Chapter inauguration ceremony. Mr. Prashant Joshi, Chair, IEEE TEMS Pune, began the proceedings by briefing the audience about IEEE TEMS Chapter, Pune. He talked about the vision and aim of IEEE TEMS and its initiation in the IEEE Pune Section. Mr. Girish Khilari, Chair, IEEE Pune Section was requested to give the inaugural address for the IEEE TEMS Chapter. Sir congratulated the team for the inauguration of the chapter and wished for its grand success. The anchors then requested Mr. Girish Khilari to kindly pronounce the IEEE TEMS Chapter Pune open and also unveil the Chapter Website.
The inauguration ceremony was followed by the inaugural webinar on - “What is the real worth of Technology?” presented by Mr. Srini Kulkarni, Vice-Chair IEEE TEMS, Pune. The distinguished speaker talked about different innovative ideas and how they translate to a solution acceptable by the market. The topic of "What can any technology deliver in real terms and its potential?" was also brought up along with a brief about many engineering disciplines that help find solutions by incorporating multiple technologies and over-the-horizon vision for managing the risks of the various ever-improving technologies. He concluded his session by mentioning the Focus areas of IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Society. Subsequently, there was a session of questions and answers where the participants cleared their doubts by asking questions to the speaker. The event concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Dr. Neha Sharma, Secretary, IEEE, Pune Section.
CURSOR 5.0 | VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1, JANUARY 2022
