Events

Name: IIT Alumni UK: Drop in and Chat
Start: 2022-01-28 18:00
End: 2022-01-28 19:00

14 February 2022

State of Macro: Drivers of Change

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State of Macro: Drivers of Change

Macroeconomics Panel Discussion

Inflation, employment level, government borrowing and economic growth of a country are some of the key macroeconomic objectives. These are usually considered as external variables for organisational planning and cant be controlled by one company or a sector. The dynamic world we live in makes the interdependencies among these external variables complex, nonlinear and difficult to predict. And so for startups, corporations and even personal planning it is important to understand Macroeconomics. Join us for this fun but useful session to learn about the state of macro from our experts.

Panelists’ Bios

Rahul Srivatsa: Rahul is a Multi-Asset PM with Fidelity, working in London. He is a graduate from IIT’M and LSE and has been working in financial services for the last 14+ years. His emphasis is on managing allocation on a top-down basis through a combination of systematic and discretionary processes, specialising in cross-asset macro investing.

Shashawat Verma: Shashawat is a graduate from IIT’D and has been in the financial services sector for over 15 years. Based out of London, he specialises in the fundamentals and macroeconomic analysis, key market moving variables, currently working as a deputy portfolio manager. He has track record of consistent and successful fund alpha generation over multiple years.

Programme

6:00 pm: Open networking
6:15 pm: Panel Discussion
7:15 pm: Networking and Breakout rooms
7:45 pm: Feedback

8:00 pm: Close

Note: This will be an informal knowledge-sharing session with discussions on macroeconomics. This session can’t be recorded and any views and opinions discussed during this session can’t be construed as financial advice. All the participants are expected to perform their own due diligence and discretion. The views and opinions expressed in this session will be shared in a personal capacity and do not reflect the views of employers.

7 January 2022

IIT UK Mentorship Programme Launch

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Introductions

This would be via emails to mentors and mentees. They shall be briefed about their roles and about the IIT UK mentorship support system.

About the mentorship programme

Read more about the IIT UK Mentorship Programme here.

Participation in the mentorship programme

If you are an IIT alumnus in the UK who is interested in becoming a mentor, mentee or mentorship coordinator for the IIT UK Mentorship Programme, please convey your interest by filling in this online survey here.

If you have any questions about the program please contact Ninad at [email protected].

Kindly register on the IIT UK website (free or paid) on https://www.iituk.org/registration/ if you have not done so already (required for participation)!

26 October 2021

Annual Lunch and Dance, Sunday 5th December

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Now that we are back to in person socials, IIT AA UK committee is pleased to organise this year’s annual event at a very famous venue for Bollywood theme parties.

We are looking forward to another memorable event with lots of opportunity for participation by children and families

Event Highlights:

Three course sumptuous buffet lunch, soft drinks
Music, dance with professional Bollywood DJ
Raffle, Games and Awards ceremony
Opportunity for Networking and family get together
Opportunity to dress up in elegant Indian, Western dresses. Prizes for
Best Dressed Female, Male and Couple.

Alcohol can be purchased at the bar

Tentative program:

12:30 – Arrival and networking
13:15-14:00 – Starters
14:00-14:30 – Performance by fellow IITian
14:30-16:00 – Main Course and Deserts
16:00-17:00 – Music and dance with Bollywood DJ
17:00-17:30 – Awards ceremony

Tickets:
~~Early Bird until 7th November~~
~~Members including family members – £34 per person (Age 5 onwards)~~
~~Guests/Non Members – £42 per person (Age 5 onwards)~~
8th November and beyond
Members including family members – £42 per person (Age 5 onwards)
Guests/Non Members – £50 per person (Age 5 onwards)

Children under 5 – Free

Tickets are generally non-refundable due to the commitment made to the venue.

For the benefit and assurance of all participants, we will request you are fully vaccinated and test negative before attending the event. We appreciate your support for the same.

If the event cannot go ahead due to any government COVID regulations, the tickets will be reusable for rescheduled date within a year.

6 October 2021

Evolving geo-political dynamics in South Asia, and its impact on security of India

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NOTE: Event time shown is UK time. It is 5:30 p.m IST, 8:00 a.m U.S. Eastern

IIT UK Alumni association, in collaboration with IIM UK alumni brings you an interesting discussion on a time relevant topic.

With events in Afghanistan, a new administration in the US and the ever increasing power flexing by China, this topic is one that concerns all of us.

We have a couple of strategic thinkers on the topic to share their views, be challenged and debate where India is and what its options are.

Agenda:

Panellists: Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd.) and Dr. Mohan Guruswamy
Moderators: Sidin Vadukut and Lalatendu Dash

1. Welcome – Shankar (5 mins)
2. Introductions. – Lala (5 mins)
3. Opening – Sidin (5 mins)
4. Admiral Prakash to speak on the topic (10 mins)
5. Dr. Guruswamy to speak on the topic (10 mins)
6. Sidin to lead the conversation for next (45 mins)
7. Questions from the audience till close.

The event is free to join but registration is mandatory.

Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd.) (PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM)

Admiral Arun Prakash is a former Chief of Naval Staff in the Indian Navy.

An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Admiral Prakash has extensive experience in commanding various assets in Indian Navy, including the aircraft carrier INS Viraat.

He is a decorated veteran of 1971 Indo-Pak war, receiver of Veer Chakra gallantry award.

Admiral Arun writes & speaks on strategic & maritime affairs.

Dr. Mohan Guruswamy

Dr. Mohan Guruswamy is a writer, scholar and policy analyst on economic and security affairs pertaining to South-Asia in general and India in particular.

An alumnus of Harvard University where he studied Public Policy and Management, he has held various senior positions across government and Industry.

Mohan specializes in Indo-Chinese matters. Author of acclaimed books – “India China Relations: The Border Issue and Beyond” and “Chasing the Dragon: Will India Catch-up with China”.

19 August 2021

PIWOT Global Leadership Series: Digitisation and Technology-led Disruption in the Age of Covid

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Digitisation has been a key disruptive element and Covid has increased the pace of disruption. But what is digitisation? How do we create an environment to digitise and innovate constantly? Is digitisation nothing but a technology platform? These are some of the fundamental questions one needs to consider when a pandemic has disrupted life—as-usual, not just business-as-usual!

Our esteemed speakers will answer these questions and share their views on this topic in this panel discussion organised by IIT Alumni Association Australia as part of the Global Leadership Series leading to the PI-WOT 2021 Summit.

About the Speakers:

Stuart Davis – Stuart is a career banker and has served as the CEO of HSBC across several countries including India and Australia. He now serves on the Board of several listed firms such as PayPal Australia, NEXTDC and South Pacific Bank, and is optimally placed to comment on the disruption and its impact to Boards and financial services institutions.

David Backley – David is the CIO of TAFE NSW, he was earlier the CTO of Westpac Banking Corporation and Managing Director (Retail Technology) at DBS, Singapore. David – with his experience in leading technology change and strategy at global institutions is ideally placed to discuss on the impact to Education and financial services sector

David Brady – David Brady is the CEO of the leading Not-For-Profit organisation – Hear for You – that provides social skills for young deaf people through on-line and in-person mentoring programs. He is also Chairman of Deafness Forum of Australia, the national peak organisation leading over 3 million Australians with a hearing impairment. David has lifelong hearing impairments and has dedicated his life to improving the lives of folks with hearing disabilities. He believes that digitisation is the way forward especially for people with disabilities to connect better with other humans and lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.

The Hon. Scott Farlow MLC: Scott Farlow is a Member of the Legislative Council and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer and for COVID Recovery. He previously served as Mayor of the Municipality of Strathfield and was elected to the position at just 23 years of age. Scott graduated with degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Sydney. He later graduated from the College of Law with a Diploma of Legal Practice.

Moderator:

Raja Venkateswar – Raja survived getting educated at 3 leading global institutions, working for leading Wall Street firms and backpacking across the Amazon jungles for over 3 months. Raja is an IIT Alumni, a serial entrepreneur and has held senior management positions at global firms. Raja will moderate this event on behalf of Pan-IIT.

19 August 2021

PAN IIT World of Technology

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PI-WOT, the flagship Global Virtual Technology conference, is organised by PanIIT Alumni India, supported by the IIT Alumni Association UK and other IITians worldwide. Comprising the pillars of conversation, application and showcase, it brings together technologists, innovators, researchers, start-ups, academics, investors and policy makers – to understand the pivotal changes, knowing implications, advantages and experiences of adaptation, and collaborating to evolve the transformed way of working. A crystal ball gazing, so as to say, in a world where formal education tends to become obsolete even before it has been completed.

The past year has given rise to Pivotal Changes. PI-WOT Global Technology Summit, a breakthrough initiative, is a platform to unravel the direction of these changes. Pivoting will open up a world of new opportunities for sustainable growth and alignment with a new normal that the entire world has shifted to.

Register & Participate in the PI-WOT Global Virtual Technology Summit

18 August 2021

5Ps of LinkedIn for Career Development

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5Ps of LinkedIn for Career Development

Are you looking for a new career or looking to step up your current career.

Or is it your partner or child that is looking at the same?

One of the key elements to career development is your network and in today’s online world, the online network is key.

LinkedIn is without doubt the significant professional network and the effective use of the network can help your career.

Angus Grady, an international LinkedIn expert will share the 5Ps of using LinkedIn effectively – Preparation, Positioning, Prospecting, Personalisation and Perseverance.

You will walk away with some concrete tips that you can act on to help your LinkedIn presence and to generate new opportunities.

The IIT Alumni Association is bringing this at a substantially discounted price, so the event is strictly restricted to IITians and their immediate family.

Tickets are chargeable.

Tickets purchased are non-refundable.

There will be an open networking session following the LinkedIn Seminar starting at 6 p.m. There is NO COST to attending the networking portion but registration is mandatory.

Angus Grady

Angus is unique. He brings his wealth of business and life experience to the modern online marketing world we all struggle to really understand. He understands online and offline marketing and brings intellect, humour, pragmatism and common sense to his work. …
➡️ Richard Perry – Action Coach

That is what others have to say about Angus.

Angus just does LinkedIn, training and consultation covering profiles, positioning, prospecting, marketing hand holding and guidance for professionals.

Not a great fan of the LinkedIn is complicated, get help to untangle and demystify school of LinkedIn training
Frustrating maybe, buggy maybe but scary, never.

10 July 2021

PanIIT UK – Annual Picnic 2021

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Picnic at Herons Bonsai

IIT UK are pleased to advise you of the forthcoming PICNIC 2021 event to be held on Heron’s Bonsai at the following address:
Wiremill Lane, Newchapel, Nr. Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6HJ

The event will comprise lots of fun and games for all including children. Some proposed games are Kho Kho, Sack Run, Gulli Dandha, Musical Chairs. Members are welcome to propose and organise such other games.

Peter Chan, one of our own IIT Alumni, is the doyen of bonsai in the UK and well known for his record tally of 21 Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals, a feat no other bonsai specialist has ever achieved. He will be sharing his knowledge and giving a demonstration of bonsai process.

Delicious vegetarian snacks will be served with soft drinks. You can bring your own alcoholic drinks. All members, their families and guests are welcome.

Registrations close on the 26th or when we reach capacity, so please register early.

If you are taking public transport, here is some travel information:
1. There is a train every 30 minutes (@21 and 51 past the hour) from London Victoria to East Grinstead that stops at Lingfield station. 48 min ride. Cab from there should be cheap or somebody can pick if it is organised in advance.
2. Western Cars & Taxis 01342 835835 https://goo.gl/maps/zDQ8c51WwUNQhSsa7

In addition, there are offers to pool rides in the group discussion here. Join in to offer or request ride share options.

Attendees to Picnic on 29th Aug 21

On its extensive seven and half acre landscaped site you can relax, enjoy and learn all aspects of this fascinating hobby. It is literally a Bonsai heaven for anyone interested in the pastime with unmatched selection of Bonsai trees, Japanese garden trees and accessories.

The sheer scale of the site and the range and selection of trees makes Herons a ‘must visit’ venue for both bonsai enthusiasts and gardeners alike.

Peter Chan, one of our distinguished IIT alumni and owner of Herons Bonsai has kindly offered this wonderful venue to IIT UK for picnic purposes. He will be on hand to answer your queries