Events

  • Faculty Development Program on VLSI Design using eSim & Open PDKs

    Date: 26/06/2026 – 29/06/2026

    The FOSSEE Project, IIT Bombay successfully organized an online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on "VLSI Design using eSim & Open PDKs" to introduce participants to open-source VLSI design workflows using eSim and Open PDKs through expert lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions. The four-day program covered topics including open-source EDA development, digital sovereignty, analog and digital circuit simulation, modified nodal analysis, SKY130 PDK, IHP Open PDK, and EDA tools, delivered by experts from academia and industry.

    The FDP witnessed active participation from over 200 attendees representing institutions across different states in India. The program included valuable contributions from Prof. Prabhu Ramachandran, Principal Investigator, Prof. Kannan M. Moudgalya, Founding Principal Investigator, Mrs. Usha Viswanathan, Senior Project Manager, Mrs. Vineeta Ghavri, Senior Project Manager, and members of the eSim team including Mr. Sumanto Kar , Mr. Varad Patil and Ms. Shanthi Priya, The event also featured sessions by Dr. R. Maheswari, Prof. Sangeeta Mangesh, Prof. Inderjit Singh Dhanjal, Steve Hoover, Prof. Rakesh Sinha, Vipul Sharma, Prof. Mourina Ghosh, and Wladek Grabinski, with the concluding session delivered by Mrs. Payel Mukherjee, Senior Project Manager, FOSSEE, IIT Bombay. The team expressed gratitude to all speakers and participants for their active engagement and support throughout the program.

  • eSim Hands-on Workshop at Pune FOSS 4.0

    Date: 20/06/2026

    The eSim hands-on workshop at Pune FOSS 4.0 focused on introducing participants to eSim and its applications in open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for circuit design and simulation. The workshop provided practical exposure to eSim workflows and demonstrated its role in academic learning and research activities.

    The session was conducted by Mr. Sumanto Kar, Assistant Project Manager, from the eSim team and witnessed active participation from attendees. The workshop encouraged interaction and discussions around open-source technologies and provided participants with hands-on learning experience.

  • eSim Talk at PG Mumbai, Google Office, BKC Mumbai

    Date: 19/06/2026

    The eSim session at PG Mumbai, held at Google Office, BKC Mumbai, focused on introducing participants to the eSim architecture and the cloud version of eSim, highlighting its features and applications in open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for circuit design and simulation. The session provided insights into how eSim supports academic learning, research, and practical design workflows.

    The session was delivered as part of the event by Mr. Sumanto Kar, Assistant Project Manager, from the eSim team. The event was also attended by Varad Patil, Research Assistant, along with eSim interns Shreyash and Varadha, who interacted with participants during the session. The session witnessed participation from over 50 attendees, including students and professionals from various MNCs, creating opportunities for meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange

  • eSim talk at Open Source Summit Mumbai India 2026

    Date: 17/06/2026

    The Open Source Summit Mumbai India 2026, held at Jio Convention Centre, BKC, brought together students, professionals, and open-source enthusiasts from various backgrounds. During the event, Mr. Sumanto Kar and Ms. Shanthi Priya from the eSim team conducted a session on eSim, highlighting its applications as an open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool for circuit design and simulation.

    The session witnessed participation from around 100 attendees and provided an opportunity to interact with students and professionals from different states, IITs, and various MNCs. The discussions and interactions helped strengthen awareness and engagement within the open-source and electronics community.

  • eSim Hands-on Session at FDP Program, ASIET

    Date: 15/06/2026

    Mr. Sumanto Kar, Assistant Project Manager, FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, conducted a 2-hour hands-on session on eSim at an FDP program organized by Adi Shankaracharya Institute of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with IEEE PES and IEEE IAS. The session focused on introducing participants to eSim and its applications in circuit design and simulation.

    Around 30 participants attended the session and actively engaged in the hands-on activities and discussions. The session was well received and helped create awareness about open-source EDA tools and their use in academic and research activities.

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