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Future Tech Starts Here: Chips, Robotics, AI and the Mentorship that Shapes Your Future was conducted as the inaugural episode of the TechXchange series with the objective of exposing students and young professionals to emerging technologies while emphasizing the value of long-term mentorship. The session focused on how semiconductors enable intelligent systems, the growing impact of robotics across industries, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in modern engineering. The event featured Ms. Gayani Rathnasekara, Founding Secretary of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) Miami Chapter and an academic at Florida International University, USA. She shared technical insights drawn from her academic and professional experience, along with practical perspectives on navigating careers in advanced technology domains. A key highlight of the session was the dedicated mentorship segment conducted at the conclusion of the talk. Participants were introduced to an opportunity for continued mentorship and structured guidance beyond the event, with interested attendees invited to register via a Google Form. The session successfully combined technical knowledge sharing with meaningful professional development, aligning with IEEE’s mission to foster technological excellence and mentorship-driven growth.