BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IIT Alumni, Victoria - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IIT Alumni, Victoria X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iitav.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IIT Alumni, Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20160402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20161001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20170401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20170930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20180331T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20181006T160000 END:DAYLIGHT TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20130406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20131005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20140405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20141004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20150404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20151003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20160402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20161001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181003T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181003T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20180916T132334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180916T132334Z UID:1901-1538589600-1538595000@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITaV : Visiting Wind Tunnel Facility at Monash University on Wednesday\, 3rd October 2018\, 6.00PM - 7.45PM DESCRIPTION:IITaV invites you and your partner to join us to visit Monash University Wind Tunnel Facility at Clayton Campus  (17 Alliance Lane; Engineering Bldg 37 Map) on Wednesday\, 3rd October 2018 at 6pm – 7.45pm. \nThe Monash Wind Tunnel Platform (MWTP) is based around a large multi-purpose aerodynamic testing facility within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The Platform supports research\, consulting\, industry testing\, post-graduate research and training\, and undergraduate teaching endeavours in the field of aerodynamics and aero-acoustics. Current active areas of research and industry engagement include ground vehicle development\, UAV and micro UAV\, truck\, train\, building\, sports\, yachting\, wind engineering\, wind energy and various other fields of aerodynamics. The facility is available for industry\, research and student use. \nA brief history on this facility can be found here. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate / Time : Wednesday\, 3rd October 2018\, 6pm – 7.45pm\nLocation : Engineering Building 37\, Clayton Campus (Map)\nParking : Free after 5pm on Red/Yellow Bays;  (Is there free parking at Campus?)\nNetworking / Refreshments : 6 – 6.15pm\nLab presentation / Demonstration :  6.15pm – 7.30pm\nRegistration : https://www.trybooking.com/427263\nCost : Free\n\nWe request you to arrive by 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Please contact Dr Sarbjit Giddey ( 042 234 1379 ) / Dr Sridhar Karuppasami (0423 587163) for any enquiries or email us (mail@iitav.org.au). \nLook forward to your active participation. \nBest Wishes \n \nIITaV Committee URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-visiting-wind-tunnel-facility-at-monash-university-on-wednesday-3rd-october-2018-6-00pm-7-45pm/ CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180908T133000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20180812T144924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T190244Z UID:1891-1536399000-1536413400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITaV : Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Training Program with RedCross on Saturday\, 8th September 2018\, 9.30 AM -1.30 pm DESCRIPTION: Please find below the note from Redcross to all participants. \n\n\nComplete the Red Cross enrolment form to be given to the trainer on the day of training – http://www.redcross.org.au/enrolment-form.aspx\nBring and present a photo ID to confirm identification.\nSince 1st of January 2015 all students enrolled in a Nationally Accredited Course with any organisation are required to create and provide a USI. This also facilitates the issue of the student’s certificate.  If students don’t have a USI\, they  can create it on  http://www.usi.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx\nFor students doing a Refresher course\, please bring a copy of your past certificate for the trainer to sight.\nFor students doing a Practical course\, please print off your online ‘Certificate of Completion’ to bring along with you to provide to your trainer.\nBring a pen and paper to take notes\nWear comfortable clothing\nGiven the volume and importance of information taught\, it is crucial students make every effort to arrive on time. If a participant will be more than 15 minutes late\, the trainer will need to be notified.\nAny participant who requires their certificate urgently will need to speak with the trainer on the day and the trainer will be able to provide the participant with an Interim Letter.\n\n\n  \nFirst-aid is an important life-saving skill that everyone of us should have. Many of us at various point of our lives have felt the need and importance of first aid training. Due to our busy lives it gets invariably postponed and few of us have taken time to do this training. \nIITaV has now organized a group training program on Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Red Cross for the benefit of our Members and their family.  Its conducted on Saturday\, 8th September  2018\, 9.30AM to 1.30PM at Red Cross Training Services room\, 23-47 Villiers St\, North Melbourne.  This program has a fixed group cost of  764 AUD for 18 people ~ 43 AUD per person. \nBookings will be done on a first come first serve basis for the first 18 registrants only. If you are interested\, but could not register due to limited registrants\, please send an email to us at mail@iitav.org.au. We will arrange another first aid program subsequently. \nHemant Govekar Foundation has kindly agreed to provide 50% discount for the first 10 STUDENT Members who register for this program. Please note that this is only applicable to the students\, and not their family members. We will share the email id of those students who have taken this discount with Hemant Govekar Foundation for their water safety campaign. \nEvent Details / Cost :\nFirst aid Program : Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation program\nDate :  Saturday\, 08th September\, 2018\nTime : 9.30 AM to 1.30 PM (4 hours ).\nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/413515\nIITaV Financial Member /  Associate Member / Family : 38 AUD\nIITaV Associate Member – Discounted Price (ONLY for the first 10 associate Member bookings) : 21 AUD \nWe look forward to your support and many thanks to Hemant Govekar Foundation for sponsoring this important skill to our Associate Members. \nFor any queries\, please email to mail@iitav.org.au or contact Sridhar Karuppasami @ 0423 587 163. \n\n\nRegards \n\nIITaV Committee URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-cardiac-pulmonary-resuscitation-training-program-with-redcross-on-saturday-8th-september-2018-9-30-am-1-30-pm/ CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180527T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180527T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20180507T185557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T185557Z UID:1843-1527433200-1527440400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:AGM 2018 DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Annual General Meeting for IITaV will be held on Sunday\, 27 May 2018\, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Glen Waverley Bowls Club\, 690 Glen Waverley Road\, Glen Waverley\, VIC 3150. Please be there at 2.45pm for a 3pm start. \nAll IIT Alumni are invited to attend. Please note that in the event of an election\, voting rights are available only to active financial members of IITaV. \nPlease RSVP your intention to attend by sending a mail to mail@iitav.org.au to enable meeting and catering arrangements at the venue. Light refreshments will be provided. Meeting agenda and other relevant details are given below. \nAGM AGENDA:\n1.     Welcome\, Apologies and Proxies.\n2.     Approve minutes of 2017 AGM.\n3.     President’s Annual Report 2017-18.\n4.     Treasurer’s Annual Report 2017–18.\n5.     Nominations and Elections for 2018–19 Management Committee.\n6.     Welcome and hand-over to the 2018-19 Management Committee.\n7.     Open discussion on way forward. \nKEY DATES:\nCommunicate AGM Agenda\, and nomination process – 1st May 2018 (via this email)\nNominations for all positions open –  1st May 2018\nRSVP intention to attend AGM – 23 May 2018\nNominations for all positions close –  11 pm\, 17 May 2018\nList of nominations sent to active financial members –  22 May 2018\nLodgement of proxies –  25 May 2018 (Proxy-form)\nAnnual General Meeting – 27 May 2018\,  3.00pm to 5:00 pm \nNOMINATION PROCESS:\n1.       Nominations are invited for nine positions: President; Vice President; Treasurer; Secretary; and five Committee Members.\n2.       Nominations and secondments can only be made by active financial members of the organisation. Please renew your membership if necessary\, prior to making a nomination.\n3.       Nominations should be done via email. The email thread should clearly show the name of the nominee and the position the person is being nominated for by the nominator and the seconder\, and the nominee’s acceptance of the nomination.\n4.       All emails should include mail@iitav.org.au in the To/cc field to provide traceability of the nomination process.\n5.       A candidate can only be nominated for one of the nine positions (#1 above) by a nominator.\n6.       An active financial member can submit nominations for up to nine positions (#1 above) in the same email. In this scenario the nominator should clearly indicate who the seconder(s) are so that the relevant person(s) can provide the supporting seconding email(s).\n7.       Please send your confirmed nominations to mail@iitav.org.au by 11 pm\, 17 May 2018. Nominations received after this deadline will not be valid. \nOTHER RELATED INFORMATION:\nAfter the nominations have closed  the collated results of the valid nominations received will be communicated to all financial members  prior to the AGM. In case there is more than one nomination for the position of President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, and/or if there are more than five nominations for the five Committee member positions\, there will be an election as per Agenda item #5. The relevant candidates for contested positions will have an opportunity to present their credentials for the position at the AGM\, prior to the conduct of the election. In the event of an election only active financial members are allowed to vote.\nIn case members are unable to attend the AGM they can use the attached Proxy Form to nominate a proxy to cast their vote on their behalf. The signed form must be received by the Secretary (by email to mail@iitav.org.au) before the AGM or the proxy should present it under Agenda item #1 above. \nIf you need clarification\, please call Sridhar Karuppasami (0423 587 163) or Nikhil Kumar (0417 103 795). URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/agm-2018/ LOCATION:Glen Waverley Bowls Club\, 690 Glen Waverley Road\, Glen Waverley\, Victoria\, 3150\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171015T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171015T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20170904T152414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170904T152414Z UID:1782-1508085000-1508101200@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITaV Diwali 2017 - Cruise and Celebrate DESCRIPTION:IITaV invites you to an evening cruise to celebrate DIWALI festival on board “CAROL DEE” boat of the Party Boat Cruises.  The 4hr cruise on this palatial double decker boat will take you from Victoria Harbour Docklands\, under the Bolte Bridge through the Ports of Melbourne\, downstream of the Yarra\, under the Westgate Bridge to Hobson’s Bay-Williamstown. The returning trip to Docklands captures Melbourne’s stunning city views. The spacious Carol Dee features a large dance floor area on the top deck with a bar & dining area space on the lower level. Our DJ will ensure that the guests can dance the night away whilst enjoying the best views Melbourne has to offer.Ticket Price includes a 3 Course sumptuous Indian Dinner with soft drinks\, beer and wine.Date:  Sunday\, 15th October 2017Time:  4.30 PM  Pick-up Point: CAROL DEE\, Party Boat Cruises\, Shed 4\, North Wharf Rd\, Docklands VIC 3008\, (Located behind Library at The Dock)Return Time: Around 9 PM Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/RXHPEnquiries: Nikhil Kumar(0417 103 795);  Sangeeta Singh(0422 664 884); Sridhar Karuppasami(0423 587 163).Assemble for Boarding at Shed 4 at 4.30 pm sharp\, Late comers will miss out. Early Bird Ticket price for Members (Must book/pay by Sunday\, 24th September 2017)Adult:  $55  Child: $35 (5-12 year old)\, Child under 5 year freeAssociate Members: $35 (only for student members and their family; Other guests at non-member rate.)Ticket Price for Members after Sunday\, 24th September 2017Adult:  $65 Child: $45 (5-12 year old)\, Child under 5 year freeAssociate Members: $45 (only for student members and their family; Other guests at non-member rate.)Ticket Price for Non-membersAdult :  $70 Child : $45 (5-12 year old\, under 5 year free)No request for cancellation/refund will be entertained.The boat has limited capacity\, so please book early to avoid disappointment.Regards\,IITaV Management Committee\n\n\n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-diwali-2017-cruise-and-celebrate/ CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170824T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170824T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20170810T030704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T030803Z UID:1776-1503597600-1503604800@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:"Introduction to Deep Reinforcement Learning"\, By Prof B. Ravindran\, IITM on Thursday\, 24 August 2017\, 6.00 pm at University of Melbourne Carlton DESCRIPTION:IITaV invites you to our August 2017 Networking Event to meet and greet Prof B. Ravindran of IIT Madras who is currently visiting Australia and hear about his work on “Deep Reinforcement Learning”. Deep Reinforcement Learning (RL) methods have achieved significant successes recently by marrying the representation learning power of deep networks and the control learning abilities of RL. This has resulted in some of the most significant recent breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence such as the Atari game player and the Alpha Go engine from Deepmind. This success has opened up new lines of research and revived old ones in the RL community. In this talk\, Prof Ravindran will introduce the reinforcement learning paradigm and briefly review the progress made in deep RL. The talk will be accessible to an AI ignorant audience and will try to motivate the concepts through practical examples. \nDate/Time: Thursday\, 24 August 2017; 6.00 pm to 8:00 pm; nibbles and drinks will be served. \nVenue: Room PAR-Alan Gilbert-G21 (Theatre 1); Alan Gilbert Building\, University of Melbourne\, 161 Barry St\, Carlton VIC 3053\, Corner of  Barry and Grattan Street ( Map ) \nCost: Free event for IITaV members and guests \nPlease register by Friday 18th August to help us confirm the numbers. For any query about this event\, please contact:  Nikhil Kumar (0417 103 795) or Meenakshi Arora (0401 914 420) \n  Prof. Ravindran is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at IIT Madras. He has nearly two decades of research experience in machine learning and specifically reinforcement learning. He has held visiting positions at the Indian Institute of Science\, Bangalore\, India and University of Technology\, Sydney\, Australia. Currently\, his research interests are centered on learning from and through interactions and span the areas of data mining\, social network analysis\, and reinforcement learning. \nHe is the co-director of the Reconfigurable and Intelligent Systems Engineering (RISE) group at IIT Madras\, which has nearly 80 members associated with it currently. He also heads the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and AI at IIT Madras. \nHe is one of the founding executive committee members of the India chapter of ACM SIGKDD and is currently serving as the vice-president of the chapter. He has published nearly 100 papers in journals and conferences\, including premier venues such as ICML\, AAAI\, IJCAI\,  ICDM\, NIPS\, UAI\, ICLR\, and AAMAS. He has also co-authored the chapter on reinforcement learning in the Handbook of Neural Computation published by Oxford University Press. \nRegards\n \nIITaV Management Committee URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-event-introduction-to-deep-reinforcement-learning-by-prof-b-ravindran-iitm-on-thursday-24-august-2017-6-00-pm-at-university-of-melbourne-carlton/ CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170629T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170629T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20170612T225219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T225219Z UID:1750-1498762800-1498768200@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITaV Informal Networking on 29th June at 7:00 PM at The Eureka Room\, Novotel Glen-Waverley DESCRIPTION:Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Victoria (IITaV) is pleased to invite you and your partner to our next informal networking event where we meet and catch up with fellow alumni.  This informal networking session is on Thursday\, 29th June\, 7:00 PM at The Eureka Room\, Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley – 285 Springvale Road \, Glen Waverley VIC 3150. \nWe plan to be at the venue till about 8.30 pm but can stay as long as we need to chat informally.  While you pay for your drinks\, we have organised some vegetarian food to accompany the drinks. You may call Nikhil on 0417 103 795 or Sridhar on 0423 587 163 when you get to the venue to locate us. Please RSVP here by 25th June or by replying to this email so that we know to look out for you there. \nWe look forward to meeting you and your partner at the Novotel soon. \nRegards\, \nIITaV Management Committee URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-informal-networking-on-29th-june-at-700-pm-at-the-eureka-room-novotel-glen-waverley/ LOCATION:Eureka Room\, Novotel \, Glen Waverley\, Victoria\, 3150\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170513T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170513T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20170420T111244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T111244Z UID:1702-1494687600-1494698400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITaV AGM - Saturday\, 13 May 2017\, 3:00 - 6:00 pm DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Annual General Meeting for IITaV will be held on Saturday\, 13 May 2017\, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at GS217 (George Swinburne building Level 2)\, Swinburne University\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, Australia 3122. All IIT Alumni are invited to attend. Please note that in the event of an election\, voting rights are available only to active financial members of IITaV. \nPlease RSVP your intention to attend by sending a mail to mail@iitav.org.au to enable meeting and catering arrangements at the venue. Light refreshments will be provided. Meeting agenda and other relevant details are given below. \nAGM AGENDA:\n1.     Welcome\, Apologies and Proxies.\n2.     Approve minutes of 2016 AGM.\n3.     President’s Annual Report 2016-17.\n4.     Treasurer’s Annual Report 2016–17.\n5.     Nominations and Elections for 2017–18 Management Committee.\n6.     Welcome and hand-over to the 2017-18 Management Committee.\n7.     Open discussion on way forward. \nKEY DATES:\nCommunicate AGM Agenda\, and nomination process – 20 April 2017 (via this email)\nNominations for all positions open – 20 April 2017\nRSVP intention to attend AGM – 10 May 2017\nNominations for all positions close –  11 pm\, 04 May 2017\nList of nominations sent to active financial members –  08 May 2017\nLodgement of proxies – 12 May 2017 (Proxy-form)\nAnnual General Meeting – 13 May 2017\, 3:00 to 6:00 pm \nNOMINATION PROCESS:\n1.       Nominations are invited for nine positions: President; Vice President; Treasurer; Secretary; and five Committee Members.\n2.       Nominations and secondments can only be made by active financial members of the organisation. Please renew your membership if necessary\, prior to making a nomination.\n3.       Nominations should be done via email. The email thread should clearly show the name of the nominee and the position the person is being nominated for by the nominator and the seconder\, and the nominee’s acceptance of the nomination.\n4.       All emails should include mail@iitav.org.au in the To/cc field to provide traceability of the nomination process.\n5.       A candidate can only be nominated for one of the nine positions (#1 above) by a nominator.\n6.       An active financial member can submit nominations for up to nine positions (#1 above) in the same email. In this scenario the nominator should clearly indicate who the seconder(s) are so that the relevant person(s) can provide the supporting seconding email(s).\n7.       Please send your confirmed nominations to mail@iitav.org.au by 11 pm\, 04 May 2017. Nominations received after this deadline will not be valid. \nOTHER RELATED INFORMATION:\nAfter the nominations have closed on 04 May 2017\, the collated results of the valid nominations received will be communicated to all financial members\, by 08 May 2017\,  prior to the AGM. In case there is more than one nomination for the position of President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, and/or if there are more than five nominations for the five Committee member positions\, there will be an election as per Agenda item #5. The relevant candidates for contested positions will have an opportunity to present their credentials for the position at the AGM\, prior to the conduct of the election. In the event of an election only active financial members are allowed to vote.\nIn case members are unable to attend the AGM they can use the attached Proxy Form to nominate a proxy to cast their vote on their behalf. The signed form must be received by the Secretary (by email to mail@iitav.org.au) before the AGM or the proxy should present it under Agenda item #1 above. \nIf you need clarification\, please call Sridhar Karuppasami (0423 587 163) or Ravi Singh (0435 657 413). \nWe look forward to your active participation at the AGM. \nRegards\nSridhar Karuppasami\nSecretary IITaV\n(0423 587 163) URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-agm-saturday-13-may-2017-300-600-pm/ LOCATION:Level 2\, GS217\, Swinburne University\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170225T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170225T153000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20170130T155341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170212T120246Z UID:1430-1488020400-1488036600@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITaV Holi Hungama 2017 DESCRIPTION:IITaV is delighted to invite you to our annual Holi event “Holi Hungama”. This year we will celebrate Holi in the picturesque surroundings of the Nazaaray winery in the Mornington Peninsula! The different setting for the event means we can actually play Holi (dry colours only). Of course playing Holi will be entirely optional and you can watch from a safe distance too! Wine tasting and (if there is sufficient interest) a winery tour is included as well. \nWe need a minimum attendance of 60 adults to keep the event exclusive for IITAV. Please book by 5th February to get the benefit of early bird pricing and help us know if we can keep this exclusive to IITAV. All you need to do is click here and join us on 25th February to sing\, dance and enjoy Holi with fellow IITians. \nDate: Saturday\, 25 February\, 2017\nTime: 11 AM – 3.30 PM\nVenue: Nazaaray Winery\, 266 Meakins Road\, Flinders Mornington Peninsula; more details available at http://www.nazaaray.com.au/\nParking: Plenty of onsite parking\, parking directions will be visible once you drive in through the main gate. \nEarly Bird price: Adult – members: $50\, non-members: $60; Child (5-10 yrs): $30   (Must book and pay by Sunday\, 12th February 2017)\nPrice after Sunday\, 12th February 2017: Adult – members: $60\, non-members: $70; Child (5-10 yrs): $40;\nNo charge for kids under 5. \nAbove price includes 3 course Indian Buffet Lunch and soft drinks only.  Strictly No BYO allowed.  Wine tasting is included in the price. \nBook your tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/254779. We will not be able to entertain any request for refund/cancellation. \nNote: Member price and Early Bird offer is only applicable to the people who have renewed their membership for 2017. If you have not yet renewed your membership\, please renew and take advantage of the special member rate for this gala event. \nPlease contact Rakesh Saraf (0414853557) or Sangeeta Singh (0422664884) for any enquiries. \nWe look forward to celebrating Holi with you!!! URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-holi-hungama-2017/ LOCATION:Nazaaray Winery\, 266 Meakins Road\, Flinders Mornington Peninsula\, Victoria\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161025T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20160904T150952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T112733Z UID:1352-1477418400-1477425600@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:Thinking Patterns for the Digital Age - Special feature event in collaboration with Engineers Australia DESCRIPTION:    \n\n\n\n\nIndian Institutes of Technology Alumni Victoria in collaboration with Engineers Australia invite you to a Special Feature Event  \n\nThinking Patterns for the Digital Age \nDr Michael Rosemann\nProfessor and Head of Information Systems School at Queensland Institute of Technology \n\n\n\n\nThe emergence of the digital economy has shifted the focus from automating and streamlining processes (economy of corporations) to empowering end users (economy of people). Organisations\, which may have successfully embraced the age of automation to achieve operational efficiency\, are likely to struggle to ensure revenue resilience in the rapidly changing digital age . This presentation shines the light on the new class of customers and competitors. It shows how opportunity-driven leadership\, oppositional thinking and a digital mindset are effective ways to protect existing and to grow entirely new value propositions. Various national and international case studies will be used to exemplify emerging threats and opportunities as well as the thinking patterns of resilient and innovative organisations in the Digital Age. \n Dr Michael Rosemann is Professor and Head of the Information Systems School at Queensland University of Technology\, where he established three Innovation Chairs funded by Woolworths\, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Brisbane  Airport. Dr Rosemann is a disruptive thinker with a passion for foresight innovation\, digital mindfulness and revenue resilience. His work is focused on creating exciting future worlds with today’s possibilities making current practices  obsolete.QUT’s Information Systems School is globally recognised for its unconditional focus on relevant and rigorous research and is continuously ranked as one of the highest institutions in Asia-Pacific for the quality and impact of  its research. \n  \nDr. Rosemann is the author/editor of seven books\, more than 250 refereed papers\, Editorial Board member of ten international journals and co-inventor of US patents. His publications have been translated into Russian\, Mandarin\, German and Portuguese. His research projects have received funding from industry partners such as Accenture\, Australia Post\, Infosys\, Rio Tinto\, SAP\, Suncorp and Woolworths. Michael is a frequent\, global keynote speaker and provides advice to organisations across a diverse set of industries such as telecommunication\, finance\, insurance\, utility\, retail\, public sector\, logistics and the film industry. He is the Honorary Consul for Germany in Brisbane. \n\n\n\nDate and Venue:\nTuesday\, 25th October 2016\, 6-8 pm\nInnovation Hub\, Engineers Australia\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, MelbourneAgenda: \n6:00-6:30 pm: Networking and refreshments\n6:30-7:30 pm: Speaker and discussion session\n7:30-8:00 pm: Post session networking.Registration and Cost:\nNumbers are limited for this not to be missed event (“first come first served” basis). Please register early to avoid disappointment.Register here or type “https://www.trybooking.com/MZCK” in your browser. Early Bird Pricing (till 11:59 pm 09 October): Members: $5; Non Member $10\nAfter 09 October: Members: $10; Non Members $20 \nEnquiries:\nNikhil Kumar (0417 103 795); Abaran Deep (0407 319 732 URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/thinking-patterns-for-the-digital-age/ LOCATION:Innovation Hub\, Engineers Australia\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, \, Melbourne\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161015T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161015T220000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20160907T144504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T144547Z UID:1365-1476558000-1476568800@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITaV Diwali Celebrations 2016 DESCRIPTION:IITaV invites you and your family to a night of Diwali celebrations. Join us to share the joy and happiness of this festival at –\n\nVenue: St. Leonard’s Community Centre\, 349 Springvale Road\, Glen Waverley (Map)\nDate:  Saturday\, 15th October 2016 \nTime:  7:00 PM   \nEvening will include Dinner\, entertainment\, Raffle prizes and DJ. So join us in the fun and  make this Diwali a memorable evening!!!\n\n\nBook your seat early and take advantage of early bird rates on or before 25th September 2016.  \n\n\n\n     Category\nEarly Bird booking by 25 Sep\nBooking from 26 Sep\n\n\n          Adult         \n Child* (5-12 yrs)\n          Adult         \nChild* (5-12yr)\n\n\n Annual Members\n       $35\n$20\n   $40\n$25\n\n\n Corporate Members\n$45\n$25\n$50\n$30\n\n\n Non-Members\n$45\n$25\n$50\n$30\n\n\n\n* Children under 5 year: Free \n\n  \n\nTicket price includes a 3 course sumptuous Indian buffet dinner with soft drinks and wine.No request for cancellation/Refund will be entertained. Places are limited\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. \nTo register\, click here or go to https://www.trybooking.com/ NAMU \nEnquiries:  Rakesh Saraf: 0414 853 557\, Sangeeta Singh on 0422 664 884. \n\nRegards\, \nIITAV Management Committee \n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-diwali-celebrations-2016/ LOCATION:St Leonards Community Centre\,\, 349 Springvale Road\,\, Glen Waverley\, Victoria\, 3150 CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160728T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160728T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20160719T151744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160719T151952Z UID:1312-1469732400-1469737800@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:Informal Networking Event at The Butchers Bench\, Novotel Melbourne\, Glen Waverley DESCRIPTION:Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Victoria (IITaV) is pleased to invite you and your spouse to our next informal networking event where we meet and catch up with fellow alumni.  This informal networking session is on Thursday\, 28th July at 7:00 PM at The Butchers Bench\, Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley – 285 Springvale Road \, Glen Waverley VIC 3150. \nWe plan to be at the venue till about 8.30 pm but can stay as long as we need to chat informally.  While you pay for your drinks\, we have organised some vegetarian food (pizza + wedges) to accompany the drinks. You may call Nikhil on 0417 103 795 or Abaran on 0407 319 732 when you get to the venue to locate us. Please RSVP by replying to this email so that we know to look out for you there. \nWe look forward to meeting you and your partner at the Novotel soon. \nRegards\, \nIITaV Management Committee URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/informal-networking-event/ LOCATION:The Butcher’s Bench\, Novotel\, 285 Springvale Road\, Glen Waverley\, VICTORIA\, 3150\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160629T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160629T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20160607T135118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T153312Z UID:1309-1467225000-1467232200@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:The Value of a Six: Dissecting a Cricketer’s Worth DESCRIPTION:IITaV invites you to our June 2016 Networking Event – “The Value of a Six: Dissecting a Cricketer’s Worth”. Presented by Professor Kayande\, the talk will show how a player’s worth can be calibrated\, and how that calibration can add value to a team’s ability to bid for players. This talk highlights the importance of understanding the data environment\, with specific examples from the world of cricket. \n\nTiming: Wednesday\, 29 June 2016; 6.15 pm for a 6:30 pm start; nibbles and drinks will be served.\nVenue: Room AGSE207; Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship Building\, Corner of John and Wakefield Street\, Swinburne Uni. See map below. \nRegistration: To register and pay for individual bookings simply click here (or type https://www.trybooking.com/LUQW into your browser). Please register by Tue 21st June 2016 to help us confirm numbers. \nCost: IITAV Members: $5; Non-members and Guests: $10; Students can attend free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUjwal Kayande is Professor of Marketing and Director of the Centre for Business Analytics at Melbourne Business School\, and a Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Innovation & Growth at Fudan University\, Shanghai. He has previously taught Marketing Analytics and Marketing Strategy at several leading business schools\, including Penn State University\, the Wharton School\, Mannheim Business School\, ESSEC\, the Australian Graduate School of Management\, and the Indian School of Business. \nUjwal has won a number of teaching and research awards\, including the 2015 Master of Business Analytics Teaching Excellence Award from Melbourne Business School\, the 2015 EMAC-IJRM Best Paper Award from the European Marketing Academy\, the Don Lehmann Award from the American Marketing Association\, Distinguished Researcher Award from the Australia/NZ Marketing Academy\, and the Smeal MBA Teaching Excellence Award from Penn State. He is on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Marketing\, Journal of Service Research\, Journal of Business Research\, and Customer Needs and Solutions. \nHe has consulted on marketing analytics and strategy for a number of global blue-chip organisations\, and has given keynotes at several academic and practitioner conferences including the 2015 World Marketing and Sales Forum. Ujwal currently also serves on the Advisory Boards of AirActive\, an Australian fitness start-up\, and Mobident\, a mobile dentistry start-up in Bangalore\, India. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any queries about this event\, please contact:\nAbaran Deep (abaran@d2e.net.au; 0407 319 732)  or\nNikhil Kumar (nikhilkumar@nbnco.com.au; 0417 103 795). \nRegards \nIITAV Management Committee\nmail@iitav.org.au; www.iitav.org.au URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/the-value-of-a-six-dissecting-a-cricketers-worth/ LOCATION:Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship Building\, Room AGSE207\, Corner of John and Wakefield Street\, Swinburne University\, Hawthorn\, \, 3122\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160507T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160507T173000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20160412T210013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T151222Z UID:1155-1462633200-1462642200@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITAV AGM 2016 DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Annual General Meeting for IITAV will be held on Saturday\, 7 May 2016\, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at ATC-Room 205\, Swinburne University\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, Australia 3122. \nAll IIT Alumni are invited to attend. Please note that in the event of an election\, voting rights are available only to active financial members of IITAV. \nPlease RSVP your intention to attend by sending a mail to mail@iitav.org.au to enable meeting and catering arrangements at the venue. Light refreshments will be provided. \nMeeting agenda and other relevant details are given below. \nAGM AGENDA: \n1.     Welcome\, Apologies and Proxies. \n2.     Approve minutes of 2015 AGM. \n3.     President’s Annual Report 2015-16. \n4.     Treasurer’s Annual Report 2015–16. \n5.     Nominations and Elections for 2016–17 Management Committee. \n6.     Welcome and hand-over to the 2016-17 Management Committee \n7.     Open discussion on way forward. \nKEY DATES:\nCommunicate AGM Agenda\, and nomination process – 11 April 2016 (via this email)\nNominations for all positions open – 11 April 2016\nRSVP intention to attend AGM – 1 May 2016 (Extended Until 6th May)\nNominations for all positions close –  11 pm\, 28 April 2016\nList of nominations sent to active financial members –  2 May 2016\nLodgement of proxies – 6 May 2016 (Proxy-form can be downloaded from here)\nAnnual General Meeting – 7 May 2016\, 3:00 to 5:30 pm \nNOMINATION PROCESS (if you need clarification\, please call Sridhar Karuppasami (0423 587 163) or Raj Rajakumar (0432 474 385)): \n1.       Nominations are invited for nine positions: President; Vice President; Treasurer; Secretary; and five Committee Members.\n2.       Nominations and secondments can only be made by active financial members of the organisation. Please renew your membership if necessary\, prior to making a nomination.\n3.       Nominations should be done via email. The email thread should clearly show the name of the nominee and the position the person is being nominated for by the nominator and the seconder\, and the nominee’s acceptance of the nomination.\n4.       All emails should include mail@iitav.org.au in the cc field to provide traceability of the nomination process.\n5.       A candidate can only be nominated for one of the nine positions (#1 above) by a nominator.\n6.       An active financial member can submit nominations for up to nine positions (#1 above) in the same email. In this scenario the nominator should clearly indicate who the seconder(s) are so that the relevant person(s) can provide the supporting seconding email(s).\n7.       Please send your confirmed nominations to mail@iitav.org.au by 11 pm\, 28 April 2016. Nominations received after this deadline will not be valid. \nOTHER RELATED INFORMATION \nAfter the nominations have closed on 28 April 2016\, the collated results of the valid nominations received will be communicated to all financial members\, by 2 May 2016\,  prior to the AGM. \nIn case there is more than one nomination for the position of President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, and/or if there are more than five nominations for the five Committee member positions\, there will be an election as per Agenda item #5. The relevant candidates for contested positions will have an opportunity to present their credentials for the position at the AGM\, prior to the conduct of the election. \nIn the event of an election only active financial members are allowed to vote. \nIn case members are unable to attend the AGM they can use the attached Proxy Form to nominate a proxy to cast their vote on their behalf. The signed form must be received by the Secretary (by email to mail@iitav.org.au) before the AGM or the proxy should present it under Agenda item #1 above. \nWe look forward to your active participation at the AGM. \nRegards \nSridhar Karuppasami \nSecretary IITAV\n(0423 587 163) URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-agm-2016/ LOCATION:Room 205\, ATC Building\, Swinburne University of Technology\, Hawthorn\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20151101T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20151101T213000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20151005T160029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151014T130409Z UID:1109-1446399000-1446413400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITAV Diwali 2015 Celebrations DESCRIPTION:IITAV invites you to a night of Diwali celebrations. Join us to share the joy and happiness of this festival at –  \nPlace: Spirit of India Function Centre\,  Regent Room\, 1 Oakover Road\, Preston\, Vic 3072\nDate:  Sunday\, 1st November 2015 \nTime:  5.30 PM \nEvening will include Cultural Programme\, Fun Games and vibrant Bollywood music conducted by one of the best DJs in Melbourne. So join us in the fun and make this Diwali a wonderful night to remember. \nEarly Bird Ticket price for Members (Must book/pay by 15th October 2015) \nAdult :  $30\nChild :  $20 (5-12 year old\, under 5 year free) \nTicket price for Members after 15th October 2015 \nAdult :  $35\nChild :  $25 (5-12 year old\, under 5 year free) \nTicket price for Non-members \nAdult :  $45\nChild : $35 (5-12 year old\, under 5 year free) \nTicket price includes a 4 course delicious Indian buffet dinner with soft drinks (BYO Wine and Spirits). \nNo request for cancellation/Refund will be entertained. Places are limited\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. \nTo register\, click here or go to http://www.trybooking.com/JERO \nEnquiries:  Rakesh Saraf on 0414 853 557 or Sangeeta Singh on 0422 664 884. \nRegards\, \nIITAV Management Committee URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-diwali-2015-celebrations/ LOCATION:Spirit of India Function Centre\, Regent Room\, 1 Oakover Road\, \, Preston\, VIC\, 3072\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20151005T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20151005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20150914T222751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150914T222751Z UID:1079-1444068000-1444075200@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Innovation and Effective Change Management by John McIntosh\, National President 2016(elect)\, Engineers Australia DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/entrepreneurship-innovation-and-effective-change-management-by-john-mcintosh-national-president-2016elect-engineers-australia/ CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150730T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20150714T205535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150714T210019Z UID:1047-1438279200-1438286400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:An interactive session on Creating Change through Humanitarian Engineering\, Thursday\, 30 July 2015\, 6-8 pm\, @ ATC-205\, Swinburne University\, Hawthorn. DESCRIPTION:Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Victoria \ninvite you to an interactive session on \nCreating Change through Humanitarian Engineering \nby \nRasika Mohan \nDirector of Development Partnerships \nEngineers Without Borders \n Thursday\, 30 July 2015\, 6-8 pm \nRoom ATC-205\, ATC Bldg\, Level 2\, Entrance on Burwood Road\, Hawthorn \nSwinburne University\, Hawthorn Campus* \n\nEngineers Without Borders (EWB) has over a decade of experience in engaging the private technical and engineering sectors in developing and leading community development projects across South and South East Asia. EWB is an award winning provider of innovative and engaging engineering education programs\, a DFAT supported provider of technical assistance programs to developing communities\, and a pioneer in developing and trialling innovative technical and market based solutions to solve problems. \n  \n\n\nEWB conducts field based programs with 6 Aboriginal communities\, and with a range of community partner organisations in India\, Sri Lanka\, Nepal\, Vietnam\, Cambodia and Timor Leste on issues relating to water and sanitation access\, renewable technology\, education\, sustainable infrastructure\, climate change and resilience\, and social entrepreneurship. The benefits of taking a collective impact based approach to work (i.e. the government\, community\, and private sectors need to come together to facilitate sustainable change for communities) and the role of engineers and scientists in such activities will be discussed. \n\n\n \nRasika Mohan brings over 10 years of experience in successfully delivering impactful programs in international development\, fundraising\, banking and finance\, and information technology sectors. She spent several years managing IT\, business and transformation programs at ANZ before taking off on a volunteering journey with EWB in 2011. Over the following year\, Rasika worked as EWB’s South Asia Field Officer and continued to volunteer with EWB upon her return. After a brief stint in the fundraising sector\, Rasika returned to EWB where she spearheads their work in the community development and social business space\, and strives every day to create shared value for the private and community sectors. Rasika has a double degree in finance and software engineering\, and a Masters in Environment (majoring in international development). \n\n\nPre- registration essential by 26 July 2015. To register\, RSVP to mail@iitav.org.au \n\n\nEnquiries: Raj Rajakumar (0432 474 385)\, Dilip Desai (Mob: 0400 428 714 ). \n\n\nWe look forward to your attendance and participation\, \n\n\n\nIITAV Management Committee \n\n\n*Campus map: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/media/swinburneeduau/study-at-swinburne/docs/pdfs/hawthorn.pdf \n\n\n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/an-interactive-session-on-creating-change-through-humanitarian-engineering/ LOCATION:Swinburne University\,\, Room ATC-205\, ATC Bldg\, Level 2\, Entrance on Burwood Road\, Hawthorn\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events ORGANIZER;CN="Raj Rajakumar":MAILTO:mail@iitav.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150421T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20150412T164108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150412T164108Z UID:998-1429639200-1429644600@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITAV Informal Networking\, April\, 2015 DESCRIPTION:Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Victoria (IITAV) is pleased to invite you to our next informal networking event where we meet and catch up with fellow alumni.  This informal networking session is on Tuesday\, 21st April at 6:00 PM at THE CRICKETERS BAR\, The Hotel Windsor. This iconic Melbourne hotel bar features an outstanding collection of cricketing memorabilia. Photographs of both English and Australian teams from the 1800’s and 1900’s adorn the walls and a Sir Donald Bradman bat\, memorabilia signed by Shane Warne take pride of the place. This should be a good follow on from the World Cup excitement recently. \n  \nWe plan to be at the venue till about 7.30 pm but can stay as long as we need to chat informally.  The venue also offers good pub food for those who may be interested. You may call Nikhil on 0417 103 795 or Raj Rajakumar on 0432 474 385 when you get to the venue to locate us. Please RSVP so that we know to look out for you there. \n  \n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-informal-networking-april-2015/ LOCATION:The Cricketers Bar\,\, The Hotel Windsor\, Melbourne\, VICTORIA\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events ORGANIZER;CN="Nikhil Kumar":MAILTO:nikhil_kumar@bigpond.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150301T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20150203T125832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T125832Z UID:783-1425211200-1425223800@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITAV Holi Hungama on Sunday\, 1st March\, 2015 DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Holi with us! Enjoy the taste of North Indian Buffet Chat style lunch.\nSing\, dance and play Holi with your fellow IITians and family. All we ask from you is to come prepared to sing a Song / tell a joke / recite some Poem or Shairi.  Bring out the artist in you and show your true talent to every one! \nThere will be a Surprise Item which will make you feel like you’ve been transported to India. \nDate: Sunday\, 1st March\nTime: 12-3.30 PM\nVenue: Aangan Indian Restaurant\, 559 Barkly Street\, West Footscray\, VIC 3012\nWebsite:   http://aangan.com.au\nParking: Plenty of on street parking \nTickets:\nEarly Bird price for IITAV Members who book by Sunday\, 15th Feb:\nAdult $25\, Child (5-10 years) $10 \nBookings after 15th February:\nMember:  Adult $30\, Child (5-10 years) $15\nNon-members: Adult $40\, Child (5-10 years) $20\nKids under 5: free \nTicket price includes 3 course Buffet Chaat Style Lunch and Soft Drinks. BYO wine only. Other Alcoholic Drinks can be purchased at the restaurant Bar. \nBook your tickets ASAP at http://www.trybooking.com/GWCJ as places are limited. \nPlease Note:\nMember price and Early Bird offer are only applicable to the people who have a\ncurrent IITAV membership for 2015. Our membership year runs from January to December.  You are invited to become a member or renew your membership if you haven’t already done so. \nPlease book carefully as we are unable to entertain requests for refund/cancellation. \nEnquiries: Rakesh Saraf (0414853557) or Sangeeta Singh (0422664884) \nManagement Committee\, IITAV URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-holi-hungama-on-sunday-1st-march-2015/ LOCATION:Aangan Indian Restaurant\,\, 559 Barkly Street\, \, West Footscray\, VIC\, 3012\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20141210T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20141210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20141207T143629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141207T143629Z UID:755-1418234400-1418241600@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:My IIT Reminiscences - End Of Year Informal Networking DESCRIPTION:Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Victoria invite you to the “End of Year 2014 – Informal Networking Session” to talk and hear about \n“My IIT Reminiscences” \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLet’s celebrate the end of year by remembering about our good old (golden) IIT experiences – memories which could be happy\, sad\, funny\, stressful ……..unique to growing up at your IIT. \nPlease come and share a memory from your IIT days. \nSnacks and non-alcoholic drinks would be available for purchase at Juliana’s Café. A special snack plate with a drink (tea\, coffee or a soft drink can) would be available at a low price… thanks to Sunny Chandra.\nPlease RSVP by reply email. \nEnquiries: Nikhil Kumar (Mob: 0417 103 795)\, Dr Raj Rajkumar (0432 474 385) \nTravel Directions:  Recommend travel by Train –  Upfield Line\, Moreland Station.\n(Juliana’s Café is 150 meters along Moreland Road) \nTRAMS:              Tram 19 – Stop 28\nTram 8 – Stop 132 \nCar Parking – There is enough car parking on side streets around the café. Parking is not allowed on Sydney Rd or Moreland Rd from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/my-iit-reminiscences-end-of-year-informal-networking/ LOCATION:Juliana’s Café\,\, 1 Sydney Road (Cnr Moreland Road)\, Coburg\, 3058 CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20141019T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20141019T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20140907T151621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140907T154430Z UID:669-1413736200-1413752400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:DIWALI ON THE YARRA - Sunday\, 19 October 2014\, 4.30 – 9 pm DESCRIPTION: IITAV invites you to a night of Diwali festive celebrations on board the luxurious “Yarra Queen” cruise vessel.  Enjoy an exclusive cruising experience with views of the Melbourne City Skyline.  On board we will have Cultural Program\, Games and vibrant Bollywood music so that you can spend the evening dancing in true Indian style! \nTicket price includes a 3 course sumptuous Indian buffet dinner with soft drinks and wine. \nDate:  Sunday\, 19th October 2014\nTime:  4.30 PM\nPick-up Point: Federation Wharf on the Yarra adjacent to Federation Square\, Melbourne.\nAssemble for Boarding at Federation Wharf  at 4.30 pm sharp\, Late comers will miss out.\nCruise will return to the Federation Wharf at around 9PM. \nEarly Bird Ticket price for Members (Must book/pay by Sunday\, 21st September 2014) \nAdult :  $55\nChild : $40 (5-12 year old\, under 5 year free) \nTicket Price for Members after Sunday\, 21st September 2014 \nAdult :  $60\nChild : $45 (5-12 year old\, under 5 year free) \nTicket Price for Non-members \nAdult :  $65\nChild : $50 (5-12 year old\, under 5 year free) \nNo request for cancellation/Refund will be entertained.\nPlaces are limited\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. \nTo register\, click here or go to http://www.trybooking.com/FVOG \nEnquiries: Contact Rakesh Saraf on 0414 853 557 or Sangeeta Singh on 0422 664 884. \nRegards\, \nIITAV Management Committee URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/diwali-on-the-yarra-sunday-19-october-2014-4-30-9-pm/ LOCATION:Federation Wharf\, Melbourne\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140930T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140930T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20140914T173619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140914T173817Z UID:677-1412098200-1412105400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:Interactive Workshop on “Discover the Path to Business Growth” - Tuesday\, 30th September 2014. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm DESCRIPTION:Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Victoria\n\nInvite you to an\n  \nInteractive Workshop on\n“Discover the Path to Business Growth”\n   \nTuesday\, 30th September 2014.  5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nRoom 205\, ATC Building\, Swinburne University of Technology\, Hawthorn \nThe journey to discover the path to grow a business in today’s competitive and rapidly changing environment is not easy. You need all the help to work out your growth options and identify which path to take to achieve your growth targets. The Growth Cube™ is a tool which Roaring Success created in 2010\, as a means to help business to better understand how to grow a business.   It has been used by many businesses in recent years to achieve their growth objectives. For example a manufacturing company completed a Strategic Planning process and achieved their 5 year goals in three years; and a services company gained clarity of their purpose and vision\, and built an implementable plan to expand overseas and triple business over 5-10 years. \nSteve Wood from Roaring Success will work with two of our IITaV members\, Abaran Deep and Sanjiv Bhasin\, and will workshop the strategies to grow their respective businesses\, with due assistance from all our audience. \nDuring the interactive workshop\, the Attendees will: \n\nlearn the best place to start their business growth journey;\nunderstand which options are the riskiest;\nlearn how to build a plan that can be implemented quickly; to give the easiest and quickest returns;\nlearn what they need to do to manage it all going forward so that it does not fall over in a disappointing heap and deliver business growth.\n\nAgenda:           \nPre-session Informal Networking: 5:30 pm\nOverview Presentation by Steve Wood: 6:00 pm\nBrief introduction of Businesses to grow by Abaran and Sanjiv: 6:20 pm\nWorkshop Session: 6:30 pm onwards.\nPost-session Informal Networking: 7:00 pm onwards (subject to workshopping conclusion) \nPre- registration essential by 25th September 2014:\nMembers free\, Non-members $5. To register Click  http://www.trybooking.com/FXLS  or go to   http://www.trybooking.com/103732 \nEnquiries: Nikhil Kumar (Mob: 0417 103 795)\, Dr Raj Rajkumar (0432 474 385) \n*Campus map: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/campuses/hawthorn/documents/hawthorn.pdf \nSteve Wood\, Director\, Roaring Success \nSteve is a business consultant who has learned in the practical field of business – how to help his customers to get the results they want.He was worked with a large number of customers since starting his consulting career in 2003.\nHe grew up in a family business environment\, and trained in the corporate world – working for the UK’s leading TV manufacturer (Thorn EMI Ferguson); Ford Motor Company in the components business in Europe and USA;  and finally at the British equivalent of RACV – the RAC –  within the head office on Strategy Projects aimed at growth the business.\nFor over 25 years Steve has worked with a wide range of companies overseas and in Australia to plan and deliver business growth projects.  Using strategy\, business planning\, sales & marketing combined with business and project management he has helped identify and capture the value of growth opportunities\, win new business\, generate increased profits\, launch new products\, and start new business in local and international markets. \nAbaran Deep\, IITaV Member and Partner – Business Strategy & Optimisation\, PCI Group \nAbaran has been consulting with large businesses for 15 years in the areas of performance improvement and business transformation. His specific areas of expertise include project and change management\, business process improvement and business optimization. \nAbaran’s experience spans large industry change programs to helping individual organisations implement operational improvements. Clients have included Tenix Defence Systems\, BHP Billiton\, SP AusNet\, Energy Australia\, including several other private and government-owned corporations.  Abaran is known for his ability to deliver real outcomes on complex programs and projects. \n  \nSanjiv Bhasin\, IITaV Member and Owner- Bestech Australia \nSanjiv founded Bestech Australia in 2002 in Melbourne based on his studies and it is now one of the fastest growing companies in ANZ engaged in manufacturing and distribution of sensors\, instrumentation\, technical teaching equipment and flexible package leak testers.  He has built a strong customer driven approach and his customers include most universities\, research labs and industries in defence\, food\, transport\, water\, metals etc. \nHis independent research and development on the package integrity testers have bridged the gap in food and pharmaceutical QA process for quality traceability and assurance of the shelf life of finished goods. These are now exported to many countries worldwide.  New challenges and market demands are leading to further major developments of this product group. \nAnother new introduction by Bestech is a Computer controlled Electrical Training and Assessment panel as a powerful teaching aid. It has been designed to meet the requirements of Accreditation of Electricians as part of Cert III of Electro-technology Electrician course. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/interactive-workshop-on-discover-the-path-to-business-growth/ LOCATION:Room 205\, ATC Building\, Swinburne University of Technology\, Hawthorn\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140730T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20140716T003535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140728T171544Z UID:616-1406743200-1406750400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:Strategic Unthinking Through Innovation DESCRIPTION:  \nThe marvel of technological innovation has led to a fundamental shift in the way human beings live\, work\, eat and sleep – a ‘species level change’ that is fast\, pervasive and one that unlocks exciting opportunities for value creation. This lively and interactive session will discuss how young companies have achieved multi-billion dollar valuations only in a matter of years. Based on these amazing examples\, participants will hear how ‘strategic unthinking’ can help unlock opportunities that have yet to be imagined. This session will explore how established conventions and industry rules can be challenged through simple yet powerful creativity tools\, and how tangible outcomes can be derived through disciplined innovation management. \nDr Noordin Shehabuddeen PhD (Cantab) MPhil (Cantab) BEng(Hons) FCMI FIEAust\, is Director of Business  Engagement\, Faculty of Business & Enterprise\, Swinburne University of Technology. Noordin’s entire career has  been focussed on innovation management\, as an academic scholar\, business practitioner\, and policy advisor to senior cabinet ministers. He is the author of ‘Innovation in real life: a hands-on guide to genuine innovation’. After completing his Doctorate and Masters at Cambridge University\, he has led a range of initiatives to help transform business thinking\, using powerful innovation approaches that he has researched and developed. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and the Chartered Management Institute. \nPre- registration essential by 26 July 2014.  Members free\, non-members $5. To register Click here or go to http://www.trybooking.com/FJIM \nEnquiries: Nikhil Kumar (Mob: 0417 103 795)\, Dr Raj Rajakumar (0432 474 385) \n*Campus map: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/campuses/hawthorn/documents/hawthorn.pdf URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/strategic-unthinking-through-innovation/ LOCATION:Room SPS 137\, SPS Bldg\, Level 1\, Entrance on Wakefield Street\, Hawthorn\, Vic\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140504T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140504T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20140427T153350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140427T153350Z UID:567-1399217400-1399226400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITAV AGM - 4th May 2014 DESCRIPTION:The 2014 Annual General Meeting for IITAV will be held on Sunday 4th May\, from 3:30 to 5:45 pm at Swinburne University\, Hawthorn Campus\, Room # ATC 205\, – ATC Building (Corner of Burwood Rd and John St). All IIT Alumni are invited to attend but in the event of an election\, voting rights are available only to active financial members of IITAV. Light refreshments will be provided in the tea break. \nPlease RSVP your intention to attend by replying to this email by 20th April. This will enable organisation of catering and seating arrangements for the meeting. The proposed meeting agenda and other relevant details are outlined below. \nAGM Agenda: \n1.     Welcome\, Apologies and Proxies \n2.     Approve minutes of last AGM \n3.     President’s Annual Report (including acceptance formalities) \n4.     Treasurer’s Annual Report (including acceptance formalities) \n5.     Nominations and Elections for 2014-15 Committee \n6.     Welcome and hand-over to the President and Committee for 2014-2015 \n7.     Open discussion on way forward URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-agm-4th-may-2014/ LOCATION:Swinburne University\, Hawthorn Campus\, Room # ATC 205\, - ATC Building\, Hawthorn\, Vic\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140410T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140410T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20140401T130458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140401T130458Z UID:528-1397152800-1397160000@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITAV and Engineers Australia Present "Opportunity to Success" DESCRIPTION:                                                         \n  \nIndian Institutes of Technology Alumni Victoria\nand\nEngineers Australia – Victoria\nInvite you to a\nPanel Discussion   “Opportunity to Success” \nRecognising a good opportunity\, understanding and communicating the value proposition and developing the right strategy to execute are key elements in converting an opportunity to success in both new start up and established businesses. The panel discussion will focus on these 3 elements: \n\nOpportunity Identification– Getting a clear understanding of a business problem whose solution offers a significant opportunity is a critical part of opportunity identification. The discussion will focus on how to understand\, evaluate and communicate the opportunity such that it can be successfully solved.\nValue Proposition– The discussion will focus on how to evaluate\, document and present the value proposition of the identified opportunity. This is critical in getting the support and endorsement of stakeholders\, executives and potential investors in the proposed venture.\nExecution Strategy– The discussion will focus on the execution strategy to convert the opportunity to success.\n\nOverview presentation and facilitation: Jordan Green\nPanel members: D D Saxena\, Rakesh Aggarwal and Steve Bungay. \nAgenda:        Pre-session Informal Networking: 6:00 PM\nOverview Presentation by Jordan Green: 6:30 PM\nPanel Discussion: 7:00 PM\nQ&A with the Panel: 7:30 PM \nPlease register via email with your name and contact phone number to mail@iitav.org.au by cob 8 April 2014. Early registration is strongly recommended. \nEnquiries: Nikhil Kumar (Mob: 0417 103 795)\, Dr Raj Rajakumar (0432 474 385)\, Rachana Kaudinya (0431 388 319) \nJordan Green \nJordan is an internationally sought after thought leader\, consultant and speaker on early-stage investing. He is an experienced\nengineer\, entrepreneur\, executive\, venture capitalist and Angel investor. He has over thirty-one years of experience in growing and advising technology oriented companies in Australia\, USA\, Asia and Europe. \nA Silicon Valley software veteran\, a founding partner of one of the best performing venture capital fund managers in Australia\, co-founder and Chairman of the Australian Association of Angel Investors (AAAI)\, Founder/President of Angel investor group\, Melbourne Angels Inc and a Case Manager with Commercialisation Australia. Jordan advises governments on policy and programmes for the early-stage investment and entrepreneurial space. \nA Fellow of the AAAI and Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors\, Jordan has a degree in Electronics Engineering from RMIT and has been a Chartered Professional Engineer for more than twenty years. He has a MBA from the Melbourne Business School and post-graduate qualifications in Marketing\, Strategy\, Innovation and Product Development and experience as a postgraduate research fellow in biomedical engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He has been director\, CEO \, executive\, or engineer for over a dozen technology and engineering companies since starting his career with IBM. \nDhruv Deepak Saxena (DD) \nDD is the Promoter-Founder of Riverina Oils & Bio Energy Pty Ltd (ROBE). This is an investment of over AUD$150M for oil seed crushing and refining and animal feed protein products. It is the single largest food and agri investment in Australia in the last 5 years. ROBE’s plant at Wagga Wagga is the second largest integrated operation in Australia in this sector. The ROBE project is in production since March 2013 and has reached its full capacity in March 2014.DD is a Chemical Engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology\, Kanpur and a gold medallist from Indian Institute of Management\, Bangalore. He started his career with Unilever and has been both their Sales and Marketing Head for their mainline divisions. DD was the Vice President of one of India’s Top Ten Groups (Thapar Group) reporting to the Chairman. He started three Greenfield projects for the company including an Agribusiness of growing and processing gherkins in 1992 which has now become a global leader (employing over 200\,000 people) and the second largest export after coffee from the state of Karnataka\, India. He was the International Head and Chief Executive for Bakrie International\, a $15 Billion South-East Asian group.  He has set up the first Australian food joint venture in India in partnership with Unibic Biscuits. This world-class manufacturing and distribution facility exports products globally in conjunction with the Bradman Foundation. DD is a Director and a Promoter of Tree Top Plantations Pty Ltd which has the largest table olive growing and processing operation in Australia. The 1\,250 acres of olive groves are located near Griffith in NSW. \nRakesh Aggarwal \nRakesh is Managing Director of the Saurin Group. He graduated as an Electrical Engineer from Indian Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University. He worked in India for Engineers India\, Britannia and IDPL before going to Saudi Arabia. He spent three years working for a Biscuit company till 1992. He migrated to Australia along with his wife Sunita and sons Saurabh and Rohin in 1993 and found a job with a dairy company. In 1997\, he left his job and started an engineering business. In 2001\, he bought a sick and closed down milk powder plant from his previous employer.\nThe plant at Langwarry Food Park was restarted in 2005 and the business has grown from nothing to $100M in seven years. A fire in 2012 caused a significant setback to Rakesh’s business growth but it has started growing again at 30% per annum.  The business was rated as the fastest growing private business by Business Review Weekly and has also received the award of Victorian Exporter of the Year 2011. \nSteve Bungay \nSteve is Director\, Envision I.T. Pty. Ltd.\, a leading software company that develops software for entrepreneurs\, SMEs and leading corporate businesses. In the past 10 years\, Envision IT has developed many award winning products. A recent accolade has been in making its client\, Jones Lang LaSalle win its product international acclaim. \nSteve completed his B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering in 1986 from IIT Delhi. His first job was in products development in a public sector company in India. He later moved to the Indian Navy as Senior Design Officer and after about 2 years\, returned to the public sector. The stint in the public sector involved sales but his main contribution was to complete many major projects for Department of Defence and Indian Post. He operationalised the first LAN in the Department of Defence and installed 500+ POS terminals in Post Offices located all over India.  After a 10 year stint in the public sector\, Steve moved to the private sector\, joining Mastek as Business Development Manager. This started a career devoted to Software and Integrated Services business that brought him to Australia where he started Envision IT in 2002. URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-and-engineers-australia-present-opportunity-to-success/ LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, 21 Bedford Street\, North Melbourne \, Vic\, 3051\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140315T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20140302T234742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140302T234742Z UID:515-1394881200-1394902800@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:Holi Hungama 2014 DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited! \nHoli Hungama will be a lunch with entertainment and plenty of opportunity to network. The organising committee has been working hard to finalise the entertainment for the afternoon\, and the inside scoop is that it is looking very promising 🙂 \n \nThe charges for this event are:\n– Members and Partners – $25 per person\n– Non-members – $35 per person\n– Children  4 to 15 years – $15 per person\n– No charge for children below 4.years\nPlease note it is BYO (beer\, wine and spirits). \nTo book\, type www.trybooking.com/EIZD  in your browser.\nIf you are not a financial member of IITAV\, now is a great time to act. If you join now\, you can take advantage of the member rate for this event and other events during 2014. The annual membership subscription of $50 will be valid till the end of December 2014. If you need more information regarding membership please contact any committee member. \nPlease contact  Ravi Singh or Rahul Tyagi if you are interested in providing an entertainment item. \nContact:\nRavi Singh\, Mob: 0435 657 413\, rsingh_se@hotmail.com\nRahul Tyagi\, Mob: 0433 985 402 \, rahultyagiji@gmail.com \nWe look forward to your registration by 5th March and strong support to make the event a success. URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/holi-hungama-2014/ LOCATION:Spirit Of India Reception Centre\, 1 Oakover Road\, Preston\, Vic\, 3072\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ravi Singh":MAILTO:rsingh_se@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20131214T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20131214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20131209T155457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131209T155529Z UID:510-1387029600-1387036800@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:Field Visit to Eco Pacific at Dandenong South\, Victoria DESCRIPTION:Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni of Victoria (IITAV) is pleased to invite you to our December networking event which involves a visit to the manufacturing facility of Eco Pacific\, an innovative business in Climate Control technology run by our own members\, Jai and Rachana Kaudinya.  We will have an opportunity to see firsthand the facility and its operations\, followed by a short demonstration of the innovative appliances and discussions on commercialisation experiences including the obtaining of government grants for developing the technologies. \nAgenda\n2 pm – 2:30: Networking and Welcome Address\n2:30 – 3:15: Guided tour of the manufacturing facility\n3:15 – 3:30: Demonstration of manufactured appliances\n3:30 – 4:00: Q&A on Commercialisation Grants \nRegistration\nAttendance is free. However\, you are required to confirm your attendance by email by 10th December\, preferably earlier\, to facilitate on-site arrangements. \nContact\nNikhil Kumar\,  Mob: 0417 103 795\nE: nikhil_kumar@bigpond.com \nRachana Kaudinya\, Mob: 0431 388 319\nOnsite:(03) 9706 6228 \nEco Pacific Pty Ltd\nClimate control technology is being used worldwide to create a comfortable indoor environment.   Until recently\, this was considered a luxury but now it is fast becoming the need of everyone across the globe.   In order to maintain comfortable indoor living\, and given the frequent prevailing extreme weather conditions\, there has been an increase in energy consumption.  This consequently requires an increase in energy production.  Both these factors of consumption and production of conventional energy directly contribute to Environmental emissions.  The more we use\, the more we pollute; barring renewable energy which is still expensive and not completely reliable. \nThis increase in consumption is driving us to not only find more energy sources\, but also more efficient applications of these sources.  Fortunately\, many companies are dedicated to designing innovative energy efficient products and appliances to help minimise energy consumption.  The use of energy efficient appliances not only makes our energy resources last longer but also reduces the carbon emissions that pollute our air.  Eco Pacific is one such Australian company engaged in research\, design\, development\, and manufacturing of energy efficient eco-friendly gas ducted heaters\, evaporative air-conditioners\, and fresh air heat recovery ventilators.  The sales\, installation\, commissioning\, and servicing is done by its group company- Mech Air Services Pty.Ltd.  Eco Pacific has been awarded innovation grants by AusIndustry in the last two years to develop and commercialise new technologies. Information about Eco Pacific is available at http://www.ecopacific.com.au \nDr Jai and Rachana Kaudinya are looking forward to hosting you at their Eco Pacific site. URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/field-visit-to-eco-pacific-at-dandenong-south-victoria/ LOCATION:Eco Pacific\, 23 Marni Street\, Dandenong South\, Vic\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20130925T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20130925T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20130826T003932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130826T162359Z UID:496-1380132000-1380137400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:September 2013 Networking Event DESCRIPTION:INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES IN A DIGITAL WORLD ENABLED BY THE NBN \nThe Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni of Victoria (IITAV) is pleased to invite you to our September networking event with guest speaker Will Irving\, Group Managing Director\, Telstra Business  who will talk about innovation opportunities available in a digital world enabled by the National Broadband Network.  This event has been organised in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology\, Hawthorn Campus\, who are kindly providing the venue. \nAgenda \n6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking Mixer with Drinks & Nibbles \n6:30 PM – 7:15 PM: Guest Speaker Presentation \n7:15 PM – 7:30 PM: Discussion \n7:30 PM onwards: Continue Networking \n  \nCost \nIITAV Members- $5 \nGuests – $10 \n Registration \nPre-registration with payment is essential. To register and pay simply proceed here http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=60824 . Numbers are limited for this event (“first come first served” basis). Please register early to avoid disappointment. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/september-2013-networking-event/ LOCATION:Theatre Room EN 102\, Engineering Building\, Swinburne University of Technology\, Hawthorn Campus\, 3122\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events ORGANIZER;CN="Nikhil Kumar":MAILTO:nikhil_kumar@bigpond.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20130810T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20130810T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20130630T204445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130707T164912Z UID:476-1376157600-1376168400@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:IITAV-Engineers Australia Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to the IITAV-Engineers Australia Gala Dinner event on Saturday\, 10 August at the Whitehorse Club. We are privileged to have as our Chief Guest\, Dr Marlene Kanga\, the first Asian President of Engineers Australia.  Marlene is a Chemical Engineering graduate of IIT-Bombay and a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni award of that Institute.  Dr Kanga will present her address on “Engineers in Australia – our Role in the Asian Century”\, a topic of great interest and relevance to us in Australia. We are delighted that Professor Amitabh Mattoo\, Director of the prestigious Australia India Institute\, Rohini Kappadath\, Director – Cross Border Business\, Pitcher Partners\, and Jai Kaudinya\, Managing Director of Eco Pacific\,  have agreed to participate in a short discussion/Q&A session following Dr Kanga’s address. \nPlease click here to view the event flyer. \nThe charges for this dinner event are: \n\nIITAV Members and partners – $35 per person\nNon-members – $50 per person\nChildren 4 to 12 years – $20 per child\nBeer\, wine and soft sparkling drinks are included.\n\nTo book click here or type http://www.trybooking.com/DCUH in your browser. \nFor enquiries and table bookings please contact: Ravi Singh (0435 657 413); Raj Rajakumar (0432 474 385) Neeraj Kesarwani (0438 933 457) \nIf you are not a financial member of IITAV\, now is a great time to act. If you join now\, you can take advantage of the member rate for the dinner. The annual Membership subscription of $50 will be valid till the end of December 2013. Please visit http://iitav.org.au/register for details.\nWe look forward to your attendance with family and support of this event. Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Registrations will close on 28 July. URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/iitav-engineers-australia-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Whitehorse Club\, 298-336 Burwood Highway\, East Burwood\, Vic\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20130619T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20130619T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20130602T212708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130604T130024Z UID:444-1371664800-1371670200@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:The Innovation Paradigm- From iDEA to iNVESTMENT DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni of Victoria is pleased to invite you to our next networking event with the theme – “The Innovation Paradigm – From iDEA to iNVESTMENT” to  be organised in collboration with The Technology and Innovation Club at Melbourne Business School\, University of Melbourne. \nAgenda\n6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – 30 minute mixer\n6:30 PM – 6:45 PM – Dr. Kwang’s talk on “Innovation & Venture Funding” from an academic perspective.\n6:45 PM – 7:00 PM – Sameer’s talk on the his experience as an entrepreneur in Australia.\n7:00 PM – 7:15 PM – Discussion between Dr. Kwang & Sameer\n7:15 PM – 7:30 PM – Audience questions\n7:30 PM onwards – Networking/discussions\n\n\nIITaV members and guests are cordially invited. Pre-registration with payment is essential. Registration closes on 18th June. To register and pay simply proceed here . Numbers are limited for this event (“first come first served” basis). Please register early to avoid disappointment as this event is open to IITaV members\, non-members and guests. \n\n\nKey presenters: Dr. Kwanghui Lim\, Associate Professor (Strategic Management)\, PhD (MIT)\, BEng (NUS) & Sameer Babbar\, MD &CEO of SVB group. \n\n\n\nDr. Kwanghui Lim is an experienced teacher\, researcher and consultant in the areas of technology management and the commercialisation of innovation.Kwanghui’s research explores the strategies used by firms to manage intellectual property and the commercialisation process.\n\n\n\n\nHis doctoral thesis at MIT won the Academy of Management and INFORMS Best Dissertation Award (2001) in the Technology Management area\, as well as the 2001 Richard R. Nelson Best Dissertation Award. His current research projects include:\n\nThe impact of ‘knowledge bridging’ on the performance of biotechnology start-ups;\nThe dynamics of entry in the mobile telecommunications industry;\nThe impact of acquisitions on the innovation performance of inventors;\nThe management of intellectual property at Intel\, IBM and other technology-intensive firms.\n\nSameer Babbar is an entrepreneur and MD of SVB Group. \nPreviously Sameer has managed business for Australian operations of a large Multinational organisation\, a market leader in location based services\, business intelligence and decision support. Sameer has held senior executive positions technology sector in Australia\, Middle East and India since 1991. Sameer is an IIT and MBS alumnus. \n  \n  \n  \nAbout the venue: Melbourne Business School\, located in Carlton is a quick walk from CBD\, alternatively you could catch any of the trams going north on Swanston street\, if you drive\, there are plenty of parking spaces available around Melbourne Uni at that time of the day. \n  \n  URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/the-innovation-paradigm-from-idea-to-investment/ LOCATION:CUB Theatre\, Melbourne Business School\, 200 Leicester Street\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3053\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Events ORGANIZER;CN="Nikhil Kumar":MAILTO:Nikhil.Kumar@team.telstra.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20130428T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20130428T153000 DTSTAMP:20260606T100755 CREATED:20130308T154334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130407T140502Z UID:227-1367163000-1367163000@iitav.org.au SUMMARY:AGM 2013 DESCRIPTION:The 2013 Annual General Meeting for IITaV will be held on Sunday 28th April\, from 3:30 to 5:45 pm at Waverley Meadows Primary School\, 11-27 Columbia Drive\, Wheelers Hill (Melway Ref 71 G11). All IIT Alumni are invited to attend but in the event of an election voting rights are available only to active financial members of IITaV (see attached list for names). Light refreshments will be provided in the tea break. \nPlease RSVP your intention to attend by replying to this email by 14 April. This will enable organisation of catering and seating arrangements for the meeting. The proposed meeting agenda and other relevant details are outlined below. \nAGM Agenda: \n1.    Welcome\, Apologies and Proxies \n2.    Approve minutes of last AGM (attached in this email) \n3.    President’s Annual Report (including acceptance formalities) \n4.    Treasurer’s Annual Report (including acceptance formalities) \n5.    Nominations and Elections for 2013-14 Committee \n6.    Welcome and hand-over to the President and Committee for 2013-2014 \n7.    Close \n  \nKey Dates: \n\n·        Communicate AGM Agenda\, and nomination process– 6 April 2013 (completed via this email)\n·        RSVP intention to attend AGM – 14 April 2013\n·        Nominations for the various positions close –  11 pm\, 14 April 2013\n·        List of nominations sent to active financial members – 17 April 2013\n·        Lodgement of proxies – 26April 2013\n·        Annual General Meeting – 28 April 2013\, 3:30 to 5:45 pm\n\n  \nNomination Process (if the details are confusing in any way please call me to clarify) \n1.      Nominations are invited for nine positions: President; Vice President; Treasurer; Secretary and five Committee Members. \n2.      Nominations and secondments can only be made by active financial members of the organisation. Please renew your membership if necessary prior to making a nomination. \n3.      Nominations should be done via email. The email thread should clearly show the name of the nominee and the position the person is being nominated for by the nominator and the seconder\, and the nominee’s acceptance of the nomination. \n4.       All emails should include mail@iitav.org.au in the cc field to provide traceability of the nomination process. \n5.      A candidate can only be nominated for one of the nine positions (#1 above) by a nominator. \n6.      An active financial member can submit nominations for up to nine positions (#1 above) in the same email. In this scenario the nominator should clearly indicate who the seconder(s) are so that the relevant person(s) can provide the supporting seconding email(s). \n7.       Please send your confirmed nominations to mail@iitav.org.au by 11 pm\, 14 April 2013. Nominations received after this deadline will not be valid. \n  \nOther Related Information \n\n·        After the nominations have closed on 14 April 2013\, the collated results of the valid nominations received will be communicated to all financial members prior to the AGM.\n·        In case there is more than one nomination for the position of President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, and/or if there are more than five nominations for the five Committee member positions\, there will be an election as per Agenda item #5. The relevant candidates for contested positions will have an opportunity to present their credentials for the position at the AGM\, prior to the conduct of the election.\n·         In the event of an election only active financial members are allowed to vote. In case members are unable to attend the AGM they can use the attached Proxy Form to nominate a proxy to cast their vote on their behalf. The signed form must be received by the Secretary (by email to mail@iitav.org.au) before the AGM or the proxy should present it under Agenda item #1 above. URL:https://iitav.org.au/event/agm-2013/ LOCATION:Waverley Meadows Primary School\, 11-27 Columbia Drive\, Wheelers Hill CATEGORIES:Professional Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR