Pathways to Entrepreneurship – Session 2: “IGNITE: Sparking the Entrepreneur Within”
August 4, 2026 · 5:00 AM - 6:30 AM @ Online event
Description
The IEEE Student Branch, K. S. School of Engineering and Management, India , and the IEEE Student Branch, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka , are organizing the Pathways to Entrepreneurship Webinar Series under the IEEE Region 10 ACEI Entrepreneurship Ambassador Program 2026 . The second session of the series, "IGNITE: Sparking the Entrepreneur Within," will be delivered by Dr. K. R. Suresh Nair , Founder & Managing Director of Amara Raja Design Alpha, Chair of IEEE Region 10 ACEI, Vice President – Programs, IEEE Entrepreneurship, and Member, Board of Governors, IEEE TEMS. The webinar aims to inspire students and young professionals to discover and nurture their entrepreneurial potential by exploring the fundamentals of innovation, leadership, and startup thinking. Through the speaker's extensive experience in entrepreneurship and the global innovation ecosystem, participants will gain valuable insights into transforming ideas into impactful ventures while developing the mindset and skills required to succeed as entrepreneurs. The session also seeks to strengthen international collaboration and knowledge exchange between IEEE Student Branches, encouraging participants to embrace innovation and create solutions for real-world challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the speaker, learn from his entrepreneurial journey and leadership experiences, and receive an IEEE e-certificate upon successful participation.