PanIIT Alumni India
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PanIIT Alumni India (commonly known as PanIIT) is a non-profit alumni federation representing alumni from all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).[1]
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| Abbreviation | PanIIT |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhat Kumar[4] | Chairman | IIT Delhi | 1991 |
| Dr. Amitabh Ranjan[8] | Vice Chairman | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | 1993 |
| Rajeev Singh | General Secretary | IIT Roorkee | 1992 |
| 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.[9]
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. | [10] |
| Pan IIT Alumni Leadership Series | 2013 | IIT Madras | Leadership and entrepreneurship discussions involving senior IIT alumni and industry leaders. | [11] |
| Pan IIT Conclave | 2019 | IIT Delhi | Focused on artificial intelligence, public policy, and societal implications of emerging technologies. | [12][13] |
| PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) - Global Technology Summit | 2023 | Bengaluru | Large-scale technology summit featuring startup showcases, hackathons, and industry participation. | [14] |
| PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) | 2025 | Mumbai | Third edition of PIWOT focusing on technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy engagement. | [15][16] |
| PIWOT Satellite Event | 2025 | IIT Guwahati | Regional satellite event emphasising rural empowerment and innovation-led development. | [17] |
| Pan IIT Rising Rajasthan Summit on AI and Innovation | 2025 | Jaipur | Inaugural summit centred on artificial intelligence, innovation, and emerging technologies. | [18] |
| PanIIT Tech4Bharat Summit | 2026 | New Delhi | Summit theme was technology-led growth roadmap towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. | [19] |
| PanIIT Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 2026 | Hyderabad | Summit centred on AI-led transformation for Bharat | [20] |
| Pan IIT Global Leadership Summit | 2026 | New Delhi | Scheduled summit focusing on technology, investment, governance, and diplomacy. | [21] |
Impact and Public Service
Beyond alumni networking, PanIIT Alumni India has participated in initiatives related to technology policy discussions, innovation ecosystems, and educational outreach.[22] Its conferences have served as forums for dialogue among academics, industry professionals, and policymakers on emerging technologies and their societal implications.[23]
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.[24] 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.[25]