PanIIT Alumni India (commonly known as PanIIT) is a non-profit alumni federation representing alumni from all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
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.
History PanIIT Alumni India was established in 2006, it was created to facilitate collaboration among alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across academic, professional, and policy-related initiatives. 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.
Structure and governance PanIIT Alumni India serves as an umbrella organisation representing alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Its organisational structure includes an executive council with elected office bearers responsible for overseeing its activities. Office bearers are elected for fixed terms, and the organisation’s activities are supported by a combination of volunteer participation and administrative coordination.
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 Chairman IIT Delhi 1991 Dr. Amitabh Ranjan 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.
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. Pan IIT Alumni Leadership Series 2013 IIT Madras Leadership and entrepreneurship discussions involving senior IIT alumni and industry leaders. Pan IIT Conclave 2019 IIT Delhi Focused on artificial intelligence, public policy, and societal implications of emerging technologies. PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) - Global Technology Summit 2023 Bengaluru Large-scale technology summit featuring startup showcases, hackathons, and industry participation. PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) 2025 Mumbai Third edition of PIWOT focusing on technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy engagement. PIWOT Satellite Event 2025 IIT Guwahati Regional satellite event emphasising rural empowerment and innovation-led development. Pan IIT Rising Rajasthan Summit on AI and Innovation 2025 Jaipur Inaugural summit centred on artificial intelligence, innovation, and emerging technologies. PanIIT Tech4Bharat Summit 2026 New Delhi Summit theme was technology-led growth roadmap towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. PanIIT Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2026 Hyderabad Summit centred on AI-led transformation for Bharat Pan IIT Global Leadership Summit 2026 New Delhi Scheduled summit focusing on technology, investment, governance, and diplomacy.
Impact and Public Service Beyond alumni networking, PanIIT Alumni India has participated in initiatives related to technology policy discussions, innovation ecosystems, and educational outreach. Its conferences have served as forums for dialogue among academics, industry professionals, and policymakers on emerging technologies and their societal implications.
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. 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.
See also Indian Institutes of Technology Education in India Alumni association
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