Recent Events
5th Annual Year End Gala
1st Dec 2019
The splendid evening started off with a magic show (IITAAK's yearly tradition) which emphasizes on the fact that miracles can and do happen, and we wish the same to happen for all of our members in 2020. This was followed by speeches from our eminent guests namely Madame Ambassador, Country Head (Air India), ICCK Chairman among others and brilliant performances from our members. After filling up on a magnificent buffet, our members engaged in fun filled games, auctions and interactions among others.
We thanks all of our members for making the night wonderful and also the the event with most footfall among all IITAAK events. On this note, we wish everyone a very Happy and splendid New Year 2020.
Please do find more about the event on our youtube channel
We thanks all of our members for making the night wonderful and also the the event with most footfall among all IITAAK events. On this note, we wish everyone a very Happy and splendid New Year 2020.
Please do find more about the event on our youtube channel
Luncheon Get together (Hosted by the Indian Ambassador)
20th Oct 2019
A lovely lunch get together hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Korea at the Embassy Residence,
Perfect autumn weather and delicious Indian food helped our members blow off some steam from a heavy work week.
The best thing of the afternoon was the casualness with which we could interact with Madam Ambassador.
We sincerely thank Madam Ambassador and Mr. Mukund for being such gracious hosts.
Perfect autumn weather and delicious Indian food helped our members blow off some steam from a heavy work week.
The best thing of the afternoon was the casualness with which we could interact with Madam Ambassador.
We sincerely thank Madam Ambassador and Mr. Mukund for being such gracious hosts.
A Coffee with the Interns
11th July 2019
Mr. Pankaj, Chairman of IITAAK having a casual talk with the Samsung interns of 2019.
He talks about his experiences and lessons of his life in Korea and Samsung and how to fruitfully utilize one's stay here in Korea.
We hope that the interns have taken something valuable back with them and consider Korea as a very prospective option in the future.
He talks about his experiences and lessons of his life in Korea and Samsung and how to fruitfully utilize one's stay here in Korea.
We hope that the interns have taken something valuable back with them and consider Korea as a very prospective option in the future.
Summer Getaway: Surfing, Camping and Hiking trip
22nd and 23rd June 2019
IIT alumni along with the new interns of 2019 went on a weekend getaway to YangYang, east of South korea.
We started off with surfing in the famous Surfy beach, followed it up by camping at a wonderful and serene location where we could actually see stars (something only people living in Korea will understand :p) and yup, we barbecued some lovely veggie skewers and meat for dinner and above all, topped it off with poker night :)
The next day we took off to the famous Seoraksan for a lovely hike before getting to back to Seoul all tired and happy.
We started off with surfing in the famous Surfy beach, followed it up by camping at a wonderful and serene location where we could actually see stars (something only people living in Korea will understand :p) and yup, we barbecued some lovely veggie skewers and meat for dinner and above all, topped it off with poker night :)
The next day we took off to the famous Seoraksan for a lovely hike before getting to back to Seoul all tired and happy.
HOLI 2019
24th March, 2019
24th March, 2019
IIT Alumni Association of Korea in collaboration with Holi Hai organised a trip to Miryang city to celebrate Holi. Many IIT alumni as well as many other Indians who were on business trips to Korea participated in the festival.
AMBASSADOR'S RECEPTION
21st February, 2019
21st February, 2019
On February 21st 2019, IIT alumni had an opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of India Sri. Narendra Modi who was on a visit to Seoul at a reception hosted by Ambassador of India Smt. Sripriya Ranganathan
YEAR END PARTY
8th December, 2018
WELCOME PARTY
15th September, 2018
AN EVENING WITH THE CHAIRMAN
28th April, 2018
LOGIC NIGHT
28th April, 2018
Prizes worth 200,000 KRW to be won !!!!
Date: April 28, Saturday
Time: 5PM - 7PM
Venue: Alver Coffee, 34 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
No participation fee
Date: April 28, Saturday
Time: 5PM - 7PM
Venue: Alver Coffee, 34 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
No participation fee
Past Events
ESCAPE ROOM NO. 1
24th March, 2018
24th March, 2018
The year kicked off with an inquisitive mood with members having their detective hats on. Everyone gathered in the bustling Ingye-dong on Saturday evening with their family and friends. Members were divided into 5 teams, some ready to escape out of a horror house while some eager to come out rich off a goldmine while some on an adventure to find the perfect recipe for the perfect dish.
The event began with felicitation of Aashna Anand, daughter of Mr Pradeep Anand, by our chairman Mr. Pankaj Agarwal. The young master mind got her paper accepted in the sixth international conference on ABBE. Congratulations and best wishes to her on behalf of the whole IITAAK community.
The event began with felicitation of Aashna Anand, daughter of Mr Pradeep Anand, by our chairman Mr. Pankaj Agarwal. The young master mind got her paper accepted in the sixth international conference on ABBE. Congratulations and best wishes to her on behalf of the whole IITAAK community.
Overall 5 rooms were prepared namely Gold Mine, Others, Recipe, Report and Amistad. Each team had to come out of their rooms in a time interval of 1 hour. After getting acquainted with the rules and the unlocking techniques of the fascinating locks, team members were blind folded and escorted to their respective rooms.
Then began the hour of intense mental workout. The clues were scattered all over the room with secret doors leading to other hidden rooms. Some clues were hidden inside hollow books while some had to be extracted out by pressing specific keys on a piano. The team Amistad grabbed the first spot by finishing the game in 50 mins.
Everyone had a great time brainstorming with their team-mates, experiencing the thrill of deciphering a riddle and making new friends. Overall the event served its purpose by bringing people closer and having a fun and chilled out time together. Looking forward to seeing you all soon .....
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ESCAPE ROOM NO. 1
24th March, 2018
24th March, 2018
We bring to you all the first event of IITAAK for the year, an adventurous night making your way out of 'Escape Rooms'.
Escape Room
Lately quite popular in Korea, an escape room is an adventure game wherein a team of players have to solve a series of puzzles and riddles using various physical clues within a specified period of time. So it's time to give the rusty IITian brains a nice workout. Use your wits, intuition, brainpower and collaboration skills to make your way out of these wonderfully themed Escape Room Cafes! We're sure after having an escape room experience once, you would just keep wanting more of it ;)
Event Details
Date: 24th March, Saturday
Time: 7pm
Fee: 16,000 KRW
Venue: Room Escape No.1, 5F, 24 Gwongwang-ro, 187 Beon-gil, Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, 031-221-5669 | Daum Location pin
The team that finishes first will get a small gift hamper ^^
Escape Room
Lately quite popular in Korea, an escape room is an adventure game wherein a team of players have to solve a series of puzzles and riddles using various physical clues within a specified period of time. So it's time to give the rusty IITian brains a nice workout. Use your wits, intuition, brainpower and collaboration skills to make your way out of these wonderfully themed Escape Room Cafes! We're sure after having an escape room experience once, you would just keep wanting more of it ;)
Event Details
Date: 24th March, Saturday
Time: 7pm
Fee: 16,000 KRW
Venue: Room Escape No.1, 5F, 24 Gwongwang-ro, 187 Beon-gil, Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, 031-221-5669 | Daum Location pin
The team that finishes first will get a small gift hamper ^^
IITAAK Year End Party - 2017
9th Dec, 2017
IITAAK is back with its Year End Party tradition this year as well. Its been a while since the community has interacted with each other and this party will be a great occasion for friends and family to catchup. Order all you want with delicious Dosa's and great dishes on the menu and happening in Lotte Mart in Yeongdeungpo-gu, the place offers other attractions in and around it, for both kids and adults. The party starts at 7 pm and hope to see you guys at the restaurant which offers a great combination of ambience and food
If you haven't registered yet, we request you to register through this link by tonight..
Date: 9th Dec 2017, Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Ganga Terrace, Lotte Mart, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.
If you haven't registered yet, we request you to register through this link by tonight..
Date: 9th Dec 2017, Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Ganga Terrace, Lotte Mart, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.
Alumni Lecture Series #3 - 2017
18th June, 2017
For the third session of IITAAK Alumni Lecture Series we will bid farewell to our esteemed member Mr. Madhu Babu Adiki and gain his insights onto his experience in working for Hyundai Motors in a conventional Korean setting for 3.5 yrs and also some general tips about life in Korea.
Date: 18th June 2017, Time: 5.00pm
Venue: Coffee Mama, 996-4, Yeongtong, Suwon, South Korea
Date: 18th June 2017, Time: 5.00pm
Venue: Coffee Mama, 996-4, Yeongtong, Suwon, South Korea
Alumni Lecture Series #2 - 2017
28th May, 2017
We had our second session of IITAAK Lecture series 2017 on "Bitcoin : The internet of money" by Mr. Sanket Kanjalkar.
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GSIS Outreach Program
21st May, 2017
We had our last programming session for the academic year 2016 - 2017 at GSIS (Gyeonggi Suwon International School) as part of our outreach program. Palash kala, a software engineer at Samsung Electronics conducted the session. Programming for games, basic concepts of C++ programming followed up by practising simple coding problems on an online IDE were some proceedings of the event. Thanks to Mr. Yong Jun from GSIS for making this happen. We look forward to more activities in the coming academic year. |
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Alumni Lecture Series #1 - 2017
23rd April, 2017
23rd April, 2017
We had 1st session of our IITAAK lecture series -2017 on " Managing diet in Korea" by Ms. Poonam Gaur. 150 mins of exercise a week, consisting of both cardio and resistance is very essential. Food contributes to 80% of one's health, so several myths about Indian food and possible Korean replacements of Indian foods were also discussed. |
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Farewell to Rawat Jee, Deputy Amb. to the Indian Embassy
12th March, 2017
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IIT AAK members bid farewell to Mr. Rawat, Deputy Ambassador to the Indian Embassy in Korea on 12th March 2017. We are immensely grateful for his contribution and advises to our community.
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Year End Party - 2016
3rd December, 2016
It was an awesome evening with short briefs on leadership and future planning from our esteemed guests, magic show sponsored by SBI, Korea, best Indian food in town, games and performances.
We were graced by the presence of Mr. Dilip Sundaram, President of Mahindra Korea and Mr. Kyung Roh Yoon, President of Global Talent Management Institute and Mr. Lokesh, the Country Head of SBI in Korea.
The IIT Alumni Association of South Korea wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2017.
We were graced by the presence of Mr. Dilip Sundaram, President of Mahindra Korea and Mr. Kyung Roh Yoon, President of Global Talent Management Institute and Mr. Lokesh, the Country Head of SBI in Korea.
The IIT Alumni Association of South Korea wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2017.
Alumni Talk Series #6
6th November, 2016
6th November, 2016
We had 6th session of our IITAAK lecture series on " Proactive Leadership" by : Mr. Surya Rai
About the speaker : A Mechanical Engineer and HR by training, he is currently Country HR Manager at P&G, Korea. Born in Kolkata, Mr. Rai is a man with diverse experiences. Having worked in industry in Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, and India, he is well-versed in people management and executive coaching. Driven by learning and development, he believes in living life and making a difference everyday.
Date: 6th November, 2016 Time: 6.00-7:00 p.m.
Venue: Holly's Coffee ( Bang Bang Sagori, Gangnam, Seoul) https://goo.gl/maps/y7WHQjWqsQ E2
About the speaker : A Mechanical Engineer and HR by training, he is currently Country HR Manager at P&G, Korea. Born in Kolkata, Mr. Rai is a man with diverse experiences. Having worked in industry in Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, and India, he is well-versed in people management and executive coaching. Driven by learning and development, he believes in living life and making a difference everyday.
Date: 6th November, 2016 Time: 6.00-7:00 p.m.
Venue: Holly's Coffee ( Bang Bang Sagori, Gangnam, Seoul) https://goo.gl/maps/y7WHQjWqsQ E2
DISC Book Launch
27th September, 2016
A 19-member task force comprising the members from the IIT Alumni Association of South Korea was formed in October 2015 to source ideas centered on the pillars of Digital India and Smart Cities. We compiled those ideas into an e-book (available for free download) and launched the same at Tomorrow's India Global Summit in Seoul. Our hope with this DISC book is that relevant stakeholders here and back home will take some of the DISC ideas to build the India of tomorrow. Also, this book is just one of the examples of our service to the nation. If there are opportunities where our alumni association can be of any service, please do reach out. Thank you.
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Alumni Talk Series #5
25th September, 2016
25th September, 2016
We had 5th session of our IITAAK lecture series.
"Hacking 101 : Breaking and Entering" Speaker : Akhil Kedia Date: 25th September, 2016, Time: 6.00-7:00 p.m. Venue: Holly's Coffee ( Bang Bang Sagori, Gangnam, Seoul) https://goo.gl/maps/y7WHQjWqsQ E2 |
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Community Outreach Program at GSIS
6th September, 2016
6th September, 2016
The introductory session were held on two topics - “Introduction to Robotics” and “Wearable Technology - Status, Impact and Challenges” addressing the students of Robotics club and the students of the class Information Technology in a Global Society respectively. Read more...
IITAAK welcomes fresh graduates to Korea.
4th September, 2016
4th September, 2016
Alumni Talk Series #4
28th August, 2016
28th August, 2016
We had our 4th session of our IITAAK lecture series on
"Financial Markets and Investments - Myths and Realities" Speaker : Jalaj Jain
Achieving financial freedom in one's life is like a dream come true. Investment in financial market is one of the ways to achieve it.
In this brief talk, Jalaj shared the Myths and realities behind investing and how can one leverage general data science, physics, chemistry and mass psychology to take the best out of financial market inefficiencies.
"Financial Markets and Investments - Myths and Realities" Speaker : Jalaj Jain
Achieving financial freedom in one's life is like a dream come true. Investment in financial market is one of the ways to achieve it.
In this brief talk, Jalaj shared the Myths and realities behind investing and how can one leverage general data science, physics, chemistry and mass psychology to take the best out of financial market inefficiencies.
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Visit to SsangYong Motors
26th August, 2016
26th August, 2016
It was an amazing experience to see first-hand how bare pieces of metal transformed to become a moving car in just 19 minutes.
Thank you, SsangYong Motors. We wish you all the best in becoming the preferred car brand globally.
Thank you, SsangYong Motors. We wish you all the best in becoming the preferred car brand globally.
Alumni Talk Series#3
24th July, 2016
24th July, 2016
IITAAK hosted its third lecture on 24th July (Sunday). "Transform Your Outward Life to Your Inner World" by Speaker : Mr. Upender Singh Rawat
Mr. Rawat shared his ideas on how one can use meditation and spirituality to transform this one previous life. A diplomat of high stature, Mr. Upender Singh Rawat, is currently the Counsellor & Deputy Chief of Mission at Embassy of India, Seoul, South Korea.
Mr. Rawat shared his ideas on how one can use meditation and spirituality to transform this one previous life. A diplomat of high stature, Mr. Upender Singh Rawat, is currently the Counsellor & Deputy Chief of Mission at Embassy of India, Seoul, South Korea.
Table Tennis Championship 2016
10th July, 2016
Congratulations to the Winners of 2016 IITAAK Table Tennis Championship - Singles Winner Sahil and Double Winners Jatin & Prinja. Special thanks to all the participants for their enthusiasm.
Alumni Talk Series#2
19th June, 2016
Subho, an avid birdwatcher who spends time travelling places in pursuit of bird photography, shared his insight about nature that "You don't negotiate with nature but you take what it gives to you". He shared his experience on how this passion helps him relieve stress, find new perspective, make life meaningful and meet new sets of interesting people. Overall it was worth the time spent.
Alumni Talk Series#1
21st May, 2016
IITAAK started an alumni lecture series for all its members. Many of our members have expertise in areas from which all of us can reap benefits; the idea is to encourage sharing of information and mutual learning.
" Maximize Your Life" was Pankaj's topic. He shared his experience and emphasized the importance of Discipline and Maintaining a personal dashboard of all the activities among other things which helped him maximize his life and achieve his goals. It was a great exchange of thoughts and all the members are looking forward to more of such sessions in the days to come.
" Maximize Your Life" was Pankaj's topic. He shared his experience and emphasized the importance of Discipline and Maintaining a personal dashboard of all the activities among other things which helped him maximize his life and achieve his goals. It was a great exchange of thoughts and all the members are looking forward to more of such sessions in the days to come.
Spring Photo Contest
23rd May, 2016 <announced> | 3 Winning Entries showcased below
IITAAK & GSIS Community Outreach Program
7th May, 2016
As an alumni association we always strive to provide a rich set of experiences and opportunities to all our members to learn and grow. We also work towards strengthening the brand of IIT by being relevant and create impact in the local community, business and academia. Our association was presented with one such community outreach opportunity in April 2015 and we are proud to announce the successful completion of our year-long partnership between Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS) and the IIT Alumni Association Korea (IITAAK). To read more on the partnership and its impact, please check out the pdf below.
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Presentation on the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
9th January, 2016
On occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the Indian Embassy invited IITAAK to give a presentation on "Transferring Knowledge and Encouraging Innovation" on the 9th of January at the Indian Cultural Center. The event began with the Ambassador's speech who crisply articulated the inspiration for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and provided insights on how Indian expats in Korea can contribute towards development back home. The IITAAK event was kicked off by Subhojit, who introduced the Association - our mission, composition and how we are taking a lead in making a positive impact in Korea and encouraging innovation. The main focus of the presentation was 3 ideas from our DISC Task Force. Parichay presented on the concept of Waste Management, focusing on incentives to the right people to make it happen. He also shared the summary of his research about what steps have been implemented, the challenges and how they can be addressed. Next was Nupur with a well researched idea on Grievance Redressal System for enhancing safety. She clearly listed the advantages and challenges - providing possible solutions to them as well. Sudhakar wrapped up the presentation with his idea on Public Resource Utilization. He not only highlighted the advantages of his idea but also spelled out the business aspects. The presentation was very well received with many people showing a lot of interest in it. The Ambassador recognizing IITAAK's lead in this area also suggested the idea of involving a wider group of people to take specific ideas off the ground.
Year End Party - 2015
6th December, 2015
All members and their families gathered for socializing with dinner and fun activities and also to listen to our honorable guests. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet alumni from different industries and cities, and spend quality time with them and their families.
DISC Task Force Final Presentation to Ambassador of India
28th November, 2015
IIT Alumni Association of Korea's initiative DISC Task Force presented final set of ideas around Smart Cities and Digital India to the Ambassador of India to South Korea on 28th November 2015. In case anyone is interested to learn more about any particular idea, please contact us or the Indian Embassy in Seoul.
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'Acquiring new skill' & 'Careers in Science and Engineering'- interaction with GSIS students
20th November, 2015
Taking forward its mission to contribute to the community, IITAA-K organized a session with the young and enthusiastic students of the Mu Alpha Theta Club of GSIS. The session focused on two topics - The Art of acquiring a new skill and Careers in Science and Engineering and was marked by the presence of students from middle school as well as high school. Overall, the session was successful in its aim of guiding the students on how to decide their major while making the most out of school life. Read more.
Autumn Games Night
24th October, 2015
Autumn brought with it cold temperatures and beautiful colors and to celebrate the season and have fun, IIT alumni association of Korea had a Games Night on Saturday, Oct 24th. Members played and enjoyed Poker, Chess, Scrabble and Cards at Cafe Street 54 coffee shop while also enjoying their coffees. It was a fun night.
DISC Task Force Kick-Off Meeting
24th October, 2015
IIT Alumni Association of Korea is excited about India's transformation under the leadership of PM Modi Jee. To make our humble contributions to a new and better India, we kicked off a mini task force (calling it DISC) on Oct. 24th in Suwon to source ideas around Digital India & Smart Cities. We target coming up with a set of 25-30 innovative ideas on meaningful keywords by the end of November.
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'Starting to Code' & 'Pursuing Passions' - interaction with GSIS Students
23rd October, 2015
Continuing on its commitment to share expertise and insights, IIT Alumni Association, Korea (IITAA-K) on Friday October 23rd, 2015 presented two new very interesting topics to the highly motivated bright and young students and teachers of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Club of Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS).
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) universities in India are famed across the world for their alumni, boasting CEO’s of Google and SoftBank among them. The association formed in January of 2015, has alumni who work in tech industry with companies like Samsung and Hyundai and who pursue research in Korea’s leading universities, among others. Read more.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) universities in India are famed across the world for their alumni, boasting CEO’s of Google and SoftBank among them. The association formed in January of 2015, has alumni who work in tech industry with companies like Samsung and Hyundai and who pursue research in Korea’s leading universities, among others. Read more.
Chuseok Vacation Photography Contest
23th September, 2015 <announced>
Alumni and Family Meetup in Seoul - Han River Cruise
26th July, 2015
A gathering of all members and their families with dinner, fun activities and enjoyment. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet alumni from different industries and cities, and spend quality time with them and their families. In order to make it exciting, we went on Han River ELand Cruise with awesome evening and night time views of all major landmarks on either side of Han River. It was a 90 minutes ride which included a beautiful light show across one of the bridges in Han River. Read More...
Meeting with Honourable Defence Minister of India Mr. Manohar Parrikar
18th April, 2015
Members of the association met Honourable Defence Minister of India on his visit to South Korea. Also association's logo was revealed in presence of the Hon. Minister. Read more...
First Interactive session with the students of GSIS
10th April, 2015
Members of the association had an interactive session with the students of the Gyeonggi Suwon International School. They primarily shared fundas related to problem solving and talked about their career path. Thanks to GSIS for hosting us and the participants for their enthusiastic response. Read more...
Finance Know How Session
15th March, 2015
A session on managing money, investments and personal finance by Mr. Jalaj Jain, who is a Senior Engineer at Samsung Electronics and also Vice President (Finance) of IITAA, Korea. He has had extensive experience in this field and was willing to share his hard earned knowledge and experience to everyone. Read more...
Lunch meeting with His Excellency, the Ambassador of India to South Korea
24th January, 2015
Members got the opportunity to have an insightful conversation with his excellency the ambassador of India to Korea over a lunch meeting. Read more...