IEEE Jamia Millia Islamia organized and hosted an introductory session on GINI (Global Integrated Network of IEEE) on the 1st of September, 2009 with an aim of promoting and increasing networking between various student branches of IEEE. GINI aims at building a relationship between various student branches so that there is more networking and collaboration and every branch can prove to be mutually beneficial to every other.

The event was attended by eighteen student branches from both from Delhi as well as other outstation cities like Chandigarh, Pilani, etc.
The entire event was divided into two parts, one being an introduction and discussion on GINI and the second being an interactive session with IEEE dignitaries.

Dr. V.R. Singh, Chairperson, IEEE Delhi Section kindly consented to be the chief guest of the event while Dr. Rachna Garg, Student Activities Coordinator, Delhi Section presided over the entire program. The event was also attended by IEEE Region 10 Student Activities Coordinator and Delhi Section Vice Chairperson, Dr. Mini S. Thomas.

The meet was inaugurated by the chief guest, Dr. V.R. Singh who addressed with assembled audience with an inspiring and informative speech. Dr. Rachna Garg and Dr. Mini Thomas also spoke to the students at length about IEEE activities and events. This was followed by a short presentation on IEEE Jamia Millia Islamia and a vote of thanks by Hamza Khan, Chairperson, Student branch IEEE JMI.
After the inaugural ceremony, a brief ice-breaking session was conducted where the student from different branches got a chance to interact and come to know each other. Moving into the next session of the day, a highly interactive and informative workshop in leadership skills was conducted by Mr. Daman Dev Sood. The workshop got everyone on their toes and was highly beneficial for everyone present there. This was followed by the much awaited GINI presentation and demonstration by Ashutosh Mondal, former Vice Chairperson, IEEE JMI. He presented the basics about the GINI project and then practically demonstrated how the project will be executed. All the attending colleges were divided into hubs based on geographical locations and were asked to collaborate and coordinate with each other over various issues, topics, events, etc. The workshop proved to be highly successful, with all branches participating very keenly, asking and answering queries, doubts and getting into the deep know how of the very crux of GINI.
The events of evening began with the welcome of the dignitaries from IEEE headquarters, Past President of IEEE (2008), Dr. Lewis Terman; IEEE Executive Director, Dr. James Prendergast; IEEE Managing Director, Peter Sobel and IEEE Staff Executive, Matthew Loeb.

Dr. Terman officially released the fourth edition IEEE JMI’s quarterly newsletter, Carousel. This was followed by an informative and interesting address by Dr. Terman, who gave a brief insight on the history of IEEE, and stressed upon the importance of the society in the technological world as well as in each and every indivisual’s life.

Dr. Prendergast, in his presentation, also explained the functioning as well as the future plans of IEEE. All the dignitaries interacted freely with the students present both during the conference as well as during dinner.

The day was concluded with Iftaar followed by dinner sponsored by the IEEE headquarters. The students were extremely excited on meeting the IEEE executives and with the new concept of GINI. The atmosphere was filled right up to the brim with talks and discussions. The conference was organized successfully by the organizing team of IEEE JMI and GINI was sent off to a flying start.

For the comprehensive report of the event check out this link.

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