Inauguration of New IEEE Technical Societies

1. Introduction
On October 11, 2025, the IEEE Student Branch of SSIT organized a significant ceremony to
officially expand its technical footprint. The event marked the formal inauguration of four new
technical societies, aimed at fostering specialized knowledge and research in emerging fields.

2. Dignitaries and Guests
The event was graced by distinguished guests and leadership:
● Chief Guest: Dr. Ashwini Appaji (Vice-Chair, IEEE WIE India Council).
● Presiding Officer: Dr. M. S. Raviprakasha (Principal, SSIT).
● Branch Counselor: Dr. M. C. Chandrashekhar.
● Branch Mentor: Dr. Savitha D. Torvi.
● Branch Advisor: Dr. Sharada Guptha M. N.

3. Inauguration of New Societies
The core agenda of the event was the official launching of four prominent IEEE Societies. The
Chief Guest, Dr. Ashwini Appaji, alongside the Principal and Branch Counselors, formally
inaugurated the following chapters:
1. IEEE Computer Society (CS)
2. IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS)
3. IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS)
4. IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S)
This expansion signifies a major step towards providing students with domain-specific platforms
to explore “Technology for a Better Tomorrow”.
4. Ceremony Flow
The program followed a formal structure:

● Invocation: The event began at 11:15 AM with an invocation song by Spoorthy N..
● Welcome Address: A warm welcome was delivered by Sneha M..
● Lighting of the Lamp: The dignitaries inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp,
symbolizing the dispelling of ignorance through knowledge.
● Report Presentation: Chairman Subramanya H. R. presented the activities report,
setting the context for why these new societies were necessary.
● Keynote Address: Dr. Ashwini Appaji addressed the gathering, emphasizing
professional ethics and the role of these new societies in technical innovation.
● Presidential Address: Dr. M. S. Raviprakasha delivered the presidential remarks,
encouraging students to utilize these new platforms.
● Vote of Thanks: The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Pooja P. C..
● Hosts: The ceremony was anchored by Rohitha K. and Vineeth N.

5. Outcomes
● Expanded Technical Scope: The addition of these four societies opens new avenues
for research in AI, robotics, and microwave technologies.
● Leadership Opportunities: New leadership roles were identified for the newly formed
societies, strengthening student governance.
● Collaborative Growth: The event fostered stronger ties between the students and the
faculty advisors of these specific domains.
6. Conclusion
The inauguration ceremony on October 11, 2025, was a landmark event for the SSIT student
community. With the establishment of these four new societies, the branch has successfully
broadened its horizon, promising a year filled with specialized workshops, competitions, and
technical growth.