Learn from accomplished Business Leaders and Technologists in an informal candid setting
Network with your tribe, uncover opportunities of working together
Directions to Venue
The IIT Alumni Association of North Texas (IITNT) is hosting L.E.T.S. Talk 2024, a full-day interactive learning experience designed around the themes of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Service. This will be the prime networking event in 2024 for IIT alumni as well as members of the public who live and work in the North Texas area. Throughout the day, conference attendees can expect to hear from inspiring leaders and participate in lively discussions.
The conference will feature an update from the IIT Entrepreneur Advisor Network (IITEAN), the group that hosts startup pitch events and will showcase entrepreneur success stories from Stingray and Bytetrail.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served throughout the day. A post-event social and networking evening has also been planned.
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast, Registration & Networking
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- Welcome, Conference Chair Remarks and IITNT Introduction
- Official Proclamation and Conversation with VIP guests / elected officials
Host: Hon. Dr. Raj Menon, Trustee, Collin College and Founding President of IITNT
- Updates on IITNT
Sanjeev Kumar, President of IITNT
- Featured Talk: How alumni can help shape the future of IITs
Muktesh “Micky” Pant, Former CEO of Yum China Holdings
Short Break
TECHNOLOGY
- Technology Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
Moderator:
Sara Eaton, Managing Director, Slalom
Panelists:
Manosiz Bhattacharyya, Chief Technology Officer, Nutanix
Sandeep Chaturvedi, Chief Technology Officer, GM Financial
Rashmi Jain, Chief Information Officer, Careington International
- Featured Talk: Educating to Survive the ChatGPT Invasion
Dr. Po-Shen Loh, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University
Lunch and Networking
- How a Guiding Hand Led to Uncommon Achievements: The Power of Community in Shaping Education
Jonathan Boyd, Allen Fire Chief
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Building Your Startup: Customer Funded or Venture Backed?
Hemant Elhence, Founder and Ex-CEO of Synerzip, Investor, Advisor, Board Member
- About IITEAN:
- Entrepreneur’s Success Stories:
- ECOWRAP
- Stingray
- RoutineAI
Short Break
- How to start a business in USA
Chand Parvathaneni, Managing Attorney at Law Firm of Sim, Parvathaneni and Brown
- Closing Keynote: Safety First – The Evolution of Automated Driving
Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian, Executive Director Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, College of Engineering,
Chief Mobility Research and Development Officer, Alabama Transportation Institute
- Sponsor Mentions and Vote of Thanks
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Happy Hour & Networking
Conference Center – Collin College Frisco Campus
9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75035
Google Maps Link
Directions:
From SH 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway):
Take Preston Road exit – turn onto Preston Road (Northbound) – Turn right on Wade Blvd – Turn left into Collin College Campus – follow the signs to Conference Center
From North Frisco / Little Elm:
Go East on Eldorado Pkwy towards Preston Rd – turn right onto Preston Road (Southbound) – Turn left on Wade Blvd – Turn left into Collin College Campus – follow the signs to Conference Center
The Conference Center is at the North-West side of the campus. Park anywhere in the parking lot outside. Parking Lot J is most convenient – parking is free
Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, April 27, 2024
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location
Collin College Conference Center Building C - 9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75035
The IIT Alumni Association of North Texas (IITNT) is hosting L.E.T.S. Talk 2024, a full-day interactive learning experience designed around the themes of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Service on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 8:30 AM. IITNT will contribute part of the fund collection towards UT Dallas Endowment Fund, and Collin College Endowment Fund.
This will be the prime networking event for 2024 for IIT alumni, IITNT members as well as members of the public – technology and business professionals – who live and work in the North Texas area. Throughout the day, conference attendees can expect to hear from inspiring leaders and participate in lively discussions. The conference will feature the next edition of our popular and exciting Pitch Perfect event. Several start-up companies have been selected by the IIT Entrepreneur Advisor Network (IITEAN) to share the progress of their Business. These companies are then matched with mentors.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served throughout the day. A post-event social and networking evening has also been planned.
Elegant polo shirts with embroidered IITNT logo are available for purchase. The color of the actual polo shirts may vary slightly compared to the ones shown below.
Men’s Polo Shirt Women’s Polo Shirt
Please make payment through Zelle to: treasurer@iitnt.org and mention the payment date and payment account name in the payment field during registration.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Bookings
Registrations are closed for this event.
Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian
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Dr. Po-Shen Loh
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Sandeep Chaturvedi
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Rashmi Jain
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Muktesh (Micky) Pant
Manosiz Bhattacharyya
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Chief Jonathan Boyd
Hemant Elhence
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Sara Eaton
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- About
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Learn from accomplished Business Leaders and Technologists in an informal candid setting
Network with your tribe, uncover opportunities of working together
Directions to Venue
The IIT Alumni Association of North Texas (IITNT) is hosting L.E.T.S. Talk 2024, a full-day interactive learning experience designed around the themes of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Service. This will be the prime networking event in 2024 for IIT alumni as well as members of the public who live and work in the North Texas area. Throughout the day, conference attendees can expect to hear from inspiring leaders and participate in lively discussions.
The conference will feature an update from the IIT Entrepreneur Advisor Network (IITEAN), the group that hosts startup pitch events and will showcase entrepreneur success stories from Stingray and Bytetrail.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served throughout the day. A post-event social and networking evening has also been planned.
- Agenda
-
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast, Registration & Networking
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- Welcome, Conference Chair Remarks and IITNT Introduction
- Official Proclamation and Conversation with VIP guests / elected officials
Host: Hon. Dr. Raj Menon, Trustee, Collin College and Founding President of IITNT
- Updates on IITNT
Sanjeev Kumar, President of IITNT
- Featured Talk: How alumni can help shape the future of IITs
Muktesh “Micky” Pant, Former CEO of Yum China Holdings
Short Break
TECHNOLOGY
- Technology Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
Moderator:
Sara Eaton, Managing Director, Slalom
Panelists:
Manosiz Bhattacharyya, Chief Technology Officer, Nutanix
Sandeep Chaturvedi, Chief Technology Officer, GM Financial
Rashmi Jain, Chief Information Officer, Careington International
- Featured Talk: Educating to Survive the ChatGPT Invasion
Dr. Po-Shen Loh, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University
Lunch and Networking
- How a Guiding Hand Led to Uncommon Achievements: The Power of Community in Shaping Education
Jonathan Boyd, Allen Fire Chief
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Building Your Startup: Customer Funded or Venture Backed?
Hemant Elhence, Founder and Ex-CEO of Synerzip, Investor, Advisor, Board Member
- About IITEAN:
- Entrepreneur’s Success Stories:
- ECOWRAP
- Stingray
- RoutineAI
Short Break
- How to start a business in USA
Chand Parvathaneni, Managing Attorney at Law Firm of Sim, Parvathaneni and Brown
- Closing Keynote: Safety First – The Evolution of Automated Driving
Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian, Executive Director Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, College of Engineering,
Chief Mobility Research and Development Officer, Alabama Transportation Institute
- Sponsor Mentions and Vote of Thanks
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Happy Hour & Networking
- Venue & Directions
-
Conference Center – Collin College Frisco Campus
9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75035
Google Maps Link
Directions:
From SH 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway):
Take Preston Road exit – turn onto Preston Road (Northbound) – Turn right on Wade Blvd – Turn left into Collin College Campus – follow the signs to Conference Center
From North Frisco / Little Elm:
Go East on Eldorado Pkwy towards Preston Rd – turn right onto Preston Road (Southbound) – Turn left on Wade Blvd – Turn left into Collin College Campus – follow the signs to Conference Center
The Conference Center is at the North-West side of the campus. Park anywhere in the parking lot outside. Parking Lot J is most convenient – parking is free
- Registration
-
Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, April 27, 2024
8:30 am - 6:00 pmLocation
Collin College Conference Center Building C - 9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75035
The IIT Alumni Association of North Texas (IITNT) is hosting L.E.T.S. Talk 2024, a full-day interactive learning experience designed around the themes of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Service on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 8:30 AM. IITNT will contribute part of the fund collection towards UT Dallas Endowment Fund, and Collin College Endowment Fund.
This will be the prime networking event for 2024 for IIT alumni, IITNT members as well as members of the public – technology and business professionals – who live and work in the North Texas area. Throughout the day, conference attendees can expect to hear from inspiring leaders and participate in lively discussions. The conference will feature the next edition of our popular and exciting Pitch Perfect event. Several start-up companies have been selected by the IIT Entrepreneur Advisor Network (IITEAN) to share the progress of their Business. These companies are then matched with mentors.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served throughout the day. A post-event social and networking evening has also been planned.
Elegant polo shirts with embroidered IITNT logo are available for purchase. The color of the actual polo shirts may vary slightly compared to the ones shown below.
Men’s Polo Shirt Women’s Polo Shirt
Please make payment through Zelle to: treasurer@iitnt.org and mention the payment date and payment account name in the payment field during registration.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Bookings
Registrations are closed for this event.
- Speakers
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Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian
Dr. B is an esteemed automotive engineer with 38+ years' experience. He's made pioneering advancements at Daimler-Benz AG and as Executive Director at the University of Alabama's Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, securing $20+ million in grants. His accolades include the Redtenbacher Prize and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Bombay.LinkedIn Profile
Dr. Po-Shen Loh
Dr. Po-Shen Loh, a renowned math professor at Carnegie Mellon University, is a social entrepreneur and inventor. He led the USA International Mathematical Olympiad team to unprecedented victories and developed scalable online math platforms and pandemic control strategies. His accolades include an IMO silver medal and the USA Presidential Early Career Award.LinkedIn Profile
Sandeep Chaturvedi
Sandeep Chaturvedi, a seasoned business executive, has 30+ years' experience driving digital transformation in finance and banking. As CTO at GM Financial, he crafts and executes technology strategies. Previously, he held CIO/CTO roles at major financial institutions. He graduated from IIT Bombay and resides in Frisco, Texas, with his family.LinkedIn Profile
Rashmi Jain
Rashmi Jain, a dynamic technology leader at Careington International Corporation for over two decades, serves as Chief Information Officer. With a focus on strategic advancements, she leads information systems and technology initiatives, revolutionizing the department into a strategic partner. Rashmi holds accolades including the Dallas Business Journal 2020 Minority Leadership Awards and 2023 Women in Technology Awards.LinkedIn Profile
Muktesh (Micky) Pant
Muktesh (Micky) Pant, a seasoned executive, is renowned for leadership at Yum Brands, notably as CEO of Yum China Holdings. His career includes senior roles at Yum Brands and as CMO at Reebok International. A Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Kanpur, his philanthropic contributions have earned him prestigious recognitions, including the Institute Fellow title in 2023.
Manosiz Bhattacharyya
Manosiz Bhattacharyya, as Nutanix's Chief Technology Officer for over a decade, has shaped the company's hyper-converged distributed storage stack. Leading initiatives across various domains, he spearheads future architecture and technology focusing on hybrid cloud use cases. With a background in technology leadership at Oracle, Manosiz holds multiple U.S. patents.LinkedIn Profile
Chief Jonathan Boyd
Jonathan Boyd became Allen’s Fire Chief on August 4, 2018. Before becoming Chief, he served as the department’s Assistant Chief of Operations since 2012. Chief Boyd brings extensive education and experience to the role– he has been involved in the fire service for over 25 years and holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas, Dallas.
Hemant Elhence
Hemant Elhence, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and venture investor, drove Synerzip's strategy to success before its acquisition by Prime Technology Group. With prior roles at i2 Technologies and McKinsey & Co., he brings extensive expertise. Hemant holds degrees from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and IIT Delhi.LinkedIn Profile
Sara Eaton
Managing Director at Slalom, Sara has led multiple technology capabilities in the DFW area, such as technology strategy, data and analytics, software engineering, cloud and DevOps, and Salesforce. She has successfully spearheaded Agile transformations at Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, Sara serves as Slalom's Global Women in Tech Lead empowering women in technology roles. Sara's accomplishments have been recognized through awards such as the 2021 Women Leaders in Technology by Consulting Magazine and the 2021 Women in Technology by the Dallas Business Journal.LinkedIn Profile
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