Know your IEEE ComSoC Chapter in Bangalore

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Know your IEEE Communication Society
IEEE ComSoc Bangalore Chapter

2. IEEE COMMUNICATION SOCIETY
Your Global Network : We are ComSoc, the IEEE Communications Society
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3. About IEEE ComSoc
▸Our Mission Statement
-The IEEE Communications Society promotes technological innovation and fosters
creation and sharing of information among the global technical community. The
Society provides services to members for their technical and professional
advancement and forums for technical exchanges among professionals in academia,
industry, and public institutions.
▸Our Vision Statement
-To bring the world together in harmony through communications and networking
technology research, application, education, and incubation of new ideas.
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To advance communications and networking technology for the betterment of humanity.

4. OUR HISTORY
▸Founded in 1952 as the Institute of Radio Engineers
(IRE) Professional Group on Communication Systems
(PGCS)
▸An independent Society of IEEE since 1972
▸Produce 34 industry publications
▸Organize 43 international conferences annually
▸Foster educational programs
▸Promote local activities with their Chapters
▸Serve on our global technical committees
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5. PUBLICATIONS
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6. IEEE ComSoc Bangalore Chapter
Your Global Network : We are ComSoc, the IEEE Communications Society
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7. ComSoc Bangalore Execom Team
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8. IEEE Bangalore Communication Society Chapter Merits
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Largest society in Bangalore section with a large number of professionals and sr.
members
-TOTAL MEMBERS: 1183 (DEC 2023)
-FELLOWS + LIFE FELLOWS: 7
-GRADUATE STUDENT MEMBERS: 72
-SENIOR MEMBERS + LIFE SENIOR: 117
-STUDENT MEMBERS: 811
-MEMBERS: 173
-AFFILIATE: 1
-ASSOCIATE MEMBER: 2
▸Received the coveted “Chapter of the Year Award” for 2021
-The best among 200+ chapters
▸Received “Communications Society Chapter Achievement Award” in the APAC region
-3 times in a row
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9. Webinars and Workshops –sneak peak
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More event details here -https://site.ieee.org/bangalore-com/events-3/workshop/

10. IEEE ComSoc Bangalore Flagship Events
▸Flagship Conference –IEEE CONECCT –ComSoc Track
▸New initiatives: Annual Hackathon, IGNITE student internship,
ComSoC CUP
▸Workshop on Patent Filing
▸Workshop on 5G/B5G/6G Topics
▸Workshop on Research Methodology
▸5G Security Workshop Series
▸GraTE-7 (Graduate Thesis Evaluation in 7 minutes)
▸PhD EDITS (Ethically Driven Innovation & Technology for Society)
▸DLT sessions
▸Flagship Conference on 6G
▸Curated events and programs for start-up communities
▸Collaborative events: SPCOM, Samsung OPenSource, Nokia 5G
workshops
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Award for First paper publication
An Example announcement done in 2021 as the first edition

12. IEEE ComSoc Membership Benefits
▸Journals: Magazines
▸Networking: Domain experts, DLT, Summer schools
▸Career Resources: IEEE JobSite, IEEE ResumeLab, Collaborate
▸Senior Member Elevation
▸Technical Content: Free online videos, ML data for training
(https://ieeetv.ieee.org/education), (https://ieee-dataport.org/)
▸Student travel grants, Protsahan (First paper publication award)
▸Student internship
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13. •Frequent meetups with Student Branches for guidance: Involve Industry + Academia
•Focused effort to add value at all levels.
•Fresh Graduates and Researchers –Hands-on-Workshops, Foundation Programs (on New Technologies)
•Focus meetings with Faculty Coordinators
•Continue Flagship events: Hackathons, IGNITE internship, Protsahan, Grate-7, PhD. Edits, Research Methodology
•Improve reach beyond Bangalore
Strengthen Student Engagements & Branch Activities
•Centered around 6G and Global ComSoC initiatives: Technical & Societal
•Research
•Standards
•Collaboration with other Chapters and other Societies/Bodies around thematic activities
Thematic activities for Emerging areas in communication
•Workshops, Talks, and Seminars with themes centered around Emerging Technology Initiatives
•Promote Standards Driven Research
•Technical Sponsor for SPCOMM and Communication. Track for CONECCT
•Organize Distinguished Lectures at Student Branches
•Initiate Collaborative Academia –Industry Hubs, WICE and STEM initiatives
Build value for Industryand Academia.
Broad Vision for 2024
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14. Key Events/Initiatives of 2023

15. IEEE ComSoc Bangalore Chapter 2024 ExCom
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Office Bearers
ExCom Members
Dr. SaptarshiChaudhuri, Radisys
Mr. Subodh Gajare, CISCO R&D
Dr. Shobha K R, RIT
Dr. Chengappa,HPE R&D
Dr. DN Sujatha,BMS College of Engineering
Dr. Shachi P,BMS College of Engineering
Dr. Soma Pandey, R-Jio
Dr Shruti Venkatesh, Samsung Research
Dr Anitha ML, PES Mandya
Dr Meeta Thakur, Ericcson
Dr. Sanjeev Gurugopinath, PES University
Mr. RavikanthPasumarthy, ALTRAN
Mr. ShushruthaKS, RVCE
Mr. ParamvirSingh, NOKIA
Mr. Kannan Babu,INTEL
Mr. Satyanarayana SV,JNN, Shimoga
Tushar Vrind, Samsung
DeborsiBasu, IIT Kharagpur
Dr M Devanathan, REVA
Murali Babu, ITTIAM
Past Chairs
Dr. Navin Kumar,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
Dr. DilipKrishnaswamy,
Quantum Walks
Mr. Subhas Mondal
Chair-Elect
GnanapriyaC
Vice Chair
Dr. Sheeba Kumari
Treasurer
Dr. Mahesh Kumar Jha
Secretary
Mr. Anindya Saha
Chair
Dr. AloknathDe,
Dr. Ganesan T,
MMRFIC India

16. THANK YOU
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Let us know what do you want from us to grow!