Organization:PanIIT Alumni India
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| Abbreviation | PanIIT |
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| Formation | 2002, registered 2006 |
| Type | Nonprofit organization Alumni association |
| Legal status | Registered society |
| Purpose | Alumni networking, Technology & education promotion, Public service |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
Region served | All IIT campuses (India) |
Chairman | Prabhat Kumar (2025‑2027) |
PanIIT Alumni India (commonly known as PanIIT) is a non-profit alumni federation representing alumni from all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).[1]
The organisation is registered as a society in New Delhi under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. PanIIT acts as an umbrella body for alumni associations of all 23 IIT campuses.[2]
History
PanIIT Alumni India was established in 2006,[3] it was created to facilitate collaboration among alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across academic, professional, and policy-related initiatives.[4] The initiative received early support from prominent IIT alumni, including Rajat Gupta, who advocated engagement of alumni with higher education and public policy discussions in India.[5]
Structure and governance
PanIIT Alumni India serves as an umbrella organisation representing alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).[6] Its organisational structure includes an executive council with elected office bearers responsible for overseeing its activities.[7] Office bearers are elected for fixed terms, and the organisation’s activities are supported by a combination of volunteer participation and administrative coordination.[7]
Leadership
PanIIT Alumni India is governed by an Executive Council composed of representatives from various IITs. Members are elected for fixed terms, ensuring representation from both older and newer institutes. As of 2025, the council’s leadership includes:
| Name | Position | IIT Campus | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhat Kumar[4] | Chairman | IIT Delhi | 1991 |
| Anurag Goel | Vice Chairman | IIT Kanpur | 1971 |
| Ashok Kumar | General Secretary | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | 1994 |
| Ashish Kela | Treasurer | IIT Bombay | 2006 |
Activities
PanIIT Alumni India organises conferences, summits, and alumni engagement programmes focused on technology, entrepreneurship, education, and public policy. These activities are typically conducted in collaboration with IIT campuses, industry participants, and government stakeholders.[8]
Major initiatives and events include:
| Event | Year | Location | Focus / Highlights | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan IIT Conclave | 2010 | Greater Noida | Early national-level conclave bringing together IIT alumni, academia, and industry stakeholders. | [9] |
| Pan IIT Alumni Leadership Series | 2013 | IIT Madras | Leadership and entrepreneurship discussions involving senior IIT alumni and industry leaders. | [10] |
| Pan IIT Conclave | 2019 | IIT Delhi | Focused on artificial intelligence, public policy, and societal implications of emerging technologies. | [11][12] |
| PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) - Global Technology Summit | 2023 | Bengaluru | Large-scale technology summit featuring startup showcases, hackathons, and industry participation. | [13] |
| PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) | 2025 | Mumbai | Third edition of PIWOT focusing on technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy engagement. | [14][15] |
| PIWOT Satellite Event | 2025 | IIT Guwahati | Regional satellite event emphasising rural empowerment and innovation-led development. | [16] |
| Pan IIT Rising Rajasthan Summit on AI and Innovation | 2025 | Jaipur | Inaugural summit centred on artificial intelligence, innovation, and emerging technologies. | [17] |
| PanIIT Tech4Bharat Summit | 2026 | New Delhi | Summit theme was technology-led growth roadmap towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. | [18] |
| PanIIT Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 2026 | Hyderabad | Summit centred on AI-led transformation for Bharat | [19] |
| Pan IIT Global Leadership Summit | 2026 | New Delhi | Scheduled summit focusing on technology, investment, governance, and diplomacy. | [20] |
Impact and Public Service
Beyond alumni networking, PanIIT Alumni India has participated in initiatives related to technology policy discussions, innovation ecosystems, and educational outreach.[21] Its conferences have served as forums for dialogue among academics, industry professionals, and policymakers on emerging technologies and their societal implications.[22]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, PanIIT-associated groups collaborated with IIT alumni networks to support digital education initiatives and healthcare-related outreach, including virtual conferences focused on pandemic response and recovery.[23] The organisation has also supported mentoring and ideation programmes aimed at students and early-stage innovators, connecting participants with IIT alumni for guidance and evaluation.[24]
See also
- Indian Institutes of Technology
- Education in India
- Alumni association
References
- ↑ "Pan IIT Alumni India announces third edition of PIWOT, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to deliver keynote address". https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-pan-iit-alumni-india-announces-third-edition-of-piwot-education-minister-dharmendra-pradhan-to-deliver-keynote-address-3712983/.
- ↑ "PanIIT Hyderabad Summit 2026 on March 8". https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/paniit-hyderabad-summit-2026-on-march-8/articleshow/128127066.cms.
- ↑ "About Us". https://www.paniit.org/about.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "PanIIT Alumni India Elects IIT Delhi Alumnus Prabhat Kumar, IRS, as Chairman". https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/paniit-alumni-india-elects-iit-delhi-alumnus-prabhat-kumar-irs-as-chairman-6449.
- ↑ "Indian CEOs and rich IITians are giving Rajat Gupta a second chance". https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-ceos-and-rich-iitians-are-giving-rajat-gupta-a-second-chance/157262/.
- ↑ "PanIIT Alumni India conducts third edition of PIWOT". https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/paniit-alumni-india-conducts-third-edition-of-piwot-paniit-world-of-technology-summit-2025/117447530.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Structure of PanIIT Alumni India". https://paniit.org/structure.
- ↑ "India–US trade framework could speed up semiconductor, data centre push: Pan IIT Alumni". https://www.fortuneindia.com/business-news/indiaus-trade-framework-could-speed-up-semiconductor-data-centre-push-pan-iit-alumni/130199.
- ↑ "PanIIT Conclave-2010 inaugurated". https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/PanIIT-Conclave-2010-inaugurated/article15796948.ece.
- ↑ "Entrepreneurship should be given a boost in college". https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/kris-gopalakrishnan-entrepreneurship-should-be-given-a-boost-in-college/article5849218.ece.
- ↑ "IIT alumni body to host PanIIT Conclave 2019". https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/iit-alumni-body-to-host-paniit-conclave-2019-on-january-19-20/story-WKfNbQthiGGF3ltFiblQlI.html.
- ↑ "Pan IIT Conclave 2019: Artificial Intelligence and its future in India". https://www.ndtv.com/education/pan-iit-conclave-2019-artificial-intelligence-its-future-in-india-1980397.
- ↑ "Pan IIT alumni India hosts global summit – innovating the future". https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/pan-iit-alumni-india-hosts-global-summit-innovating-the-future/articleshow/105620936.cms.
- ↑ "PanIIT Alumni India conducts third edition of PIWOT". https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/paniit-alumni-india-conducts-third-edition-of-piwot-paniit-world-of-technology-summit-2025/117447530.
- ↑ "Pan IIT Alumni India to host third edition of PIWOT". https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/pan-iit-alumni-india-to-host-the-third-edition-of-piwot-paniit-world-of-technology/2365114/.
- ↑ "IIT Guwahati hosts global tech leaders at PIWOT 2025". https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/iit-guwahati-hosts-global-tech-leaders-at-piwot-2025-focus-on-rural-empowerment/articleshow/117431907.cms.
- ↑ "Jaipur to host inaugural PanIIT Summit on AI and Innovation". https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/jaipur-to-host-inaugural-paniit-summit-on-ai-and-innovation/articleshow/117600245.cms.
- ↑ "Global industry leaders and IIT Directors to attend IITians' Tech Summit today". https://dailypioneer.com/news/global-industry-leaders-and-iit-directors-to-attend-iitians-tech-summit-today.
- ↑ "Pan IIT Hyderabad 2026 Summit Sparks Ideas". https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/pan-iit-hyderabad-2026-summit-sparks-ideas-1942424.
- ↑ "City gears up to host global leaders at Pan IIT Summit". https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2025/Dec/17/city-gears-up-to-host-over-5k-global-leaders-alumni-at-pan-iit-summit.
- ↑ "PanIIT Alumni India and Balmer Lawrie ink strategic pact to provide government-backed services to IITians". https://www.aninews.in/news/business/paniit-alumni-india-and-balmer-lawrie-ink-strategic-pact-to-provide-government-backed-services-to-iitians20260119185844/.
- ↑ "PanIIT Alumni India conducts third edition of 'PIWOT: PanIIT World of Technology' Summit". https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/paniit-alumni-india-conducts-third-edition-of-piwot-paniit-world-of-technology-summit-2025/117447530.
- ↑ "IIT Delhi Excellence Foundation, in association with PanIIT Alumni India, and PanIIT USA organises UAC Global Virtual Summit". https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/iit-delhi-excellence-foundation-in-association-with-paniit-alumni-india-and-paniit-usa-organises-uac-united-against-covid-global-virtual-summit/659641/.
- ↑ "School Youth Ideathon 2025 launched at CBSE". https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/school-youth-ideathon-2025-launched-at-cbse-to-inspire-young-entrepreneurs-for-nayi-soch-naya-bharat/.
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