Events

  • eSim Hands-on Session with Academy of Technology (AOT), Kolkata and IEI Students Chapter

    Date: 07/06/2026

    Mr. Sumanto Kar, Assistant Project Manager, FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, conducted a 2-hour hands-on session on eSim in collaboration with the Academy of Technology (AOT), Kolkata, and The Institution of Engineers (India) Students Chapter. The session was organized to introduce students to open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and their applications in circuit design and simulation.

    During the session, Mr. Sumanto Kar provided an overview of the eSim ecosystem, its key features, and its role in engineering education and research. Participants were guided through practical demonstrations of circuit design and simulation workflows using eSim, enabling them to gain hands-on experience with open-source EDA tools.

    The session witnessed active participation from around 78 students, who engaged enthusiastically in the demonstrations and discussions. The interaction helped strengthen awareness of open-source technologies in electronics engineering and encouraged participants to explore eSim for academic projects, learning, and research activities. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment and positive feedback from the attendees.

  • eSim Session under Faculty Development Program on Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 5.0

    Date: 02/06/2026

    Mr. Sumanto Kar, Assistant Project Manager, FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, conducted a session on eSim as part of the Faculty Development Program on Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 5.0, organized by Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida, in collaboration with NIT Patna.

    During the session, Mr. Sumanto Kar introduced participants to the eSim ecosystem and highlighted the importance of open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools in engineering education and research. He demonstrated the key features and capabilities of eSim through practical examples and showcased its applications in circuit design and simulation.

    The session witnessed active participation from more than 70 faculty members from various institutions. The interaction provided an opportunity to discuss the role of open-source technologies in modern engineering education and encouraged participants to explore eSim for teaching, learning, and research activities. The session concluded with an interactive discussion and positive feedback from the attendees.

  • Mini DebCamp, 2026, Bolgatty Palace, Kochi

    Date: 23/05/2026 – 25/05/2026

    Mr. Sumanto attended Mini DebCamp 2026 held at Bolgatty Palace, Kochi, and interacted with contributors from the Debian and open-source community. The event provided an opportunity for technical discussions and networking related to Debian packaging, deployment workflows, and open-source development practices.

    The interaction facilitated discussions on eSim and NGHDL Debian packaging, deployment and testing activities, and improvements for easier installation and distribution of eSim packages. The event also enabled connections with developers, maintainers, and contributors from various open-source communities, encouraging knowledge exchange and future collaboration opportunities within the open-source ecosystem.

  • Hands-On Workshop Session on eSim at ASIET, Kalady

    Date: 22/05/2026

    Mr. Sumanto conducted a hands-on workshop session on eSim at Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering & Technology (ASIET), Kalady, coordinated through ICFOSS. The session provided an opportunity for students and faculty members to explore open-source EDA tools and practical circuit simulation using eSim.

    The workshop included an introduction to FOSSEE and its activities, an overview of eSim and its features, and hands-on RC circuit design and simulation exercises using eSim. The session witnessed active participation and engagement from around 50 participants and facilitated discussions on open-source technologies and possible future collaborations related to FOSSEE and eSim initiatives.

  • Seminar Interaction at IEI Mumbai
    Date: 17/05/2026

    Mr. Sumanto attended a seminar event at IEI Mumbai and interacted with faculty members from Mumbai University. The event provided an opportunity for academic networking and discussions related to engineering education and technical collaboration.

    The interaction facilitated connections with faculty members and enabled discussions on academic activities, emerging technologies, and opportunities for future collaborations within the engineering and education ecosystem.

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