Bangalore, 20th February: The India branch of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), one of the oldest and largest professional engineering bodies in the world is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest Local Network in Hyderabad. This strategic expansion marks a significant step forward for IET India and the organization’s efforts to drive the advancement of the engineering community of India.
ET India’s Hyderabad Local Network currently has 400+ members that include students, as well as industry and academia pioneers. Throughout the upcoming year, the network will delve into three overarching themes: People-centric Infrastructure, Digital Futures, and Productive Manufacturing. With a comprehensive event calendar for the coming year, the Hyderabad Local Network is set to host a series of engaging activities, including hackathons, expos, and summits.
The academia-industry collaboration will be a focus area for the year, and the Network is geared up to partner with many leading industry players.
On the launch of the Hyderabad Local Network, Shekhar Sanyal (Director and Country Head, IET India) said “The IETF’s Local Networks are instrumental in driving collaboration and uniting the remarkable talent and dedication of our members and volunteers. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the members of our newest Local Network in Hyderabad and warmly welcome them into the IET community. We look forward to witnessing the advancements that the network will foster in the region through collective efforts.”
The IET’s Local Networks across the globe play an essential role in facilitating collaboration, exchange of knowledge, and professional growth in the engineering and technology industries at the local level. Through them, the IET hopes to create a dynamic forum for professionals, academics, and enthusiasts in the region to interact, exchange insights, chart a roadmap for technology adoption and inspire engineers all over the world.
Looking forward to the new journey, Dr. Kalyan Sagar (Chair, IET Hyderabad Local Network) said, “Being the newest addition to the IET family fills us with immense pride and excitement as we join this global community driven by a shared passion for engineering and technology. We are on a simple yet profound mission to uncover fresh avenues for partnership, to spark innovative ideas, and to turn them into impactful projects that make a real difference and more than anything else become an inspiration to all engineers in this region.”