We are delighted to invite you to an inspiring and thought-provoking expert talk for Skill Enhancement Lecture titled “Technology with Purpose: Research, Innovation, TRL, Commercialization & Social Entrepreneurship”, for the course "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" organized under the spirit of V-REACH '26 – An Alumni Engagement Initiative and Prakhar Innovations, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Engineering, VESIT Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).

VESIT takes immense pride in its strong and ever-growing alumni network and believes in leveraging alumni expertise to enrich learning, innovation, and long-term impact. This session aims to bridge technology, research, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility, offering students a holistic perspective beyond conventional academics.

🎤 Guest Speaker
Mr. Parag Shah
Technologist | Innovator | Social Entrepreneur
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parags/

With over 23+ years of professional experience, Mr. Parag Shah has worked across business software, security, consumer internet products, and humanitarian initiatives. Over a remarkable 25+ year journey of leadership and service, he has contributed as a volunteer, project lead, and chapter/regional/national leader.

He has launched and supported multiple social entrepreneurship initiatives—ranging from software for good, mentorship for young graduates, fundraising for child education & healthcare, to growing Miyawaki forests for climate action. He is also deeply involved in personal transformation and human values education through the Art of Living Foundation (AoL), IAHV, and Ved Vigyaan Mahavidyapeeth (VVM).

🎯 Topics to be Covered
Learning how to think about problems (First-Principles Thinking)

How products are built – data-driven approaches and execution polish

Expanding your vision – Is it just technology?

Research to reality: TRL, commercialization & impact

What will be your legacy?

Where do you see yourself in the next 5, 10, and 15 years?

📌 Session Objectives
To expose students to real-world innovation and commercialization pathways

To connect research, entrepreneurship, and social impact

To encourage long-term vision, purpose-driven careers, and leadership

To actively engage alumni in shaping student growth and outlook

🗓 Session Details
Date: 24th January, 2026
Time: 11 am Onwards
Mode: Online
Meet Links: https://meet.google.com/zvm-syfy-utp

Event ID: VESIT_2025_26_UID-0219  

Note: Students are requested to join using their official VES credentials. Attendance details will be communicated by the organizing team.

We strongly encourage students to participate actively and make the most of this opportunity to learn from an alumnus whose journey seamlessly blends technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and social good.

Looking forward to your enthusiastic participation.

Under the Guidance of
Managing Trustee, VESIT
Shri. B. L. Boolani

Vice-Principal, VESIT
Dr. Mrs. M. Vijayalakshmi

Principal, VESIT
Dr. Mrs. J. M. Nair

HOD, Computer Department, VESIT
Dr. Mrs. Nupur Giri

DHOD, Computer Department, VESIT
Dr. Mrs. Gresha Bhatia

Prakhar In-charge
Ms. Lifna C. S.

V-REACH In-charge
Dr. Mrs. Indu Dokare

Faculty Coordinators
Dr. Mrs. Sharmila Sengupta
Mr. Richard Joseph
Mr. Sanjay Mirchandani