The IIT Alumni Association of North Texas (IITNT) is hosting L.E.T.S. Talk 2022, a full-day interactive learning experience designed around the themes of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Service.  This will be the prime networking event for 2022 for IIT alumni, IITNT members as well as members of the public – technology and business professionals – who live and work in the North Texas area. Throughout the day, conference attendees can expect to hear from inspiring leaders and participate in lively discussions.

The conference will feature the next edition of our popular and exciting Pitch Perfect event.  Several start up companies have been selected by the IIT Entrepreneur Advisor Network (IITEAN) to pitch their business plans.  These companies are then matched with mentors.

Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served throughout the day. A post-event social and networking evening has also been planned.

About L.E.T.S. Talk

L.E.T.S. Talk is the flagship conference of IITNT. It is an interactive full-day event that brings together leaders in business, technology and public life to discuss issues and trends that impact all of us. The in-person event is open to all professionals residing in North Texas area. It is a unique networking opportunity to connect with other like-minded people.

Morning Session

Leadership and Service Panel

Moderator: Dr. Raj Menon – 

Hon. Paul Voelker – Mayor, City of Richardson

Hon. John Huffman – Mayor, City of Southlake

Hon. Ken Fulk – Mayor, City of Allen

Keynote Speaker

Amarnath Thombre – Chief Executive Officer, Match Group Americas

Technology Panel: How Technology Is Driving Business Transformation

Moderator: Dr. Ravi Prakash – Professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Collegium V Honors College at The University of Texas at Dallas

Alpna J Doshi – Founder Chairman and CEO, Stralynn Consulting; formerly Group CIO, Philips, and CIO, Reliance Group

Sandeep Dave – Chief Digital and Technology Officer, CBRE; formerly Global Head of Digital Strategy, Citi

Jacob Sims – Chief Technology Officer, Gainwell Technologies; formerly CTO, WebMD Health Services

Lunchtime Special

L.E.T.S. Laugh! – Standup Comedy

Rocky Dhir – Entrepreneur; Lawyer; CLE Speaker; Media Host

Afternoon Session

Entrepreneurship Panel: IIT Alumni Entrepreneur Success Stories

Moderator: Dr. Pallab Chatterjee – Chairman Of The Board at 3Lines Venture Capital

Shilpi Sharma – Chief Strategy Officer, Kvantum by Yum! Brands and Co-founder & CEO of Kvantum Inc

Ravi Ahuja – Founder and CEO, Optym

Manuj Naman – Founder, Anantak Robotics Inc

Pitch Perfect!

RoutineAI – Trust your data. Trust your decision

Wild Ohio Brewery – Gluten Free Wild Tea

Gosia Genomics – Turnkey DNA testing, preventing Chronic & Mental Health Diseases.

myStockDNA – AI Strategies that evolve to manage funds

Morning Session

Leadership and Service Panel

Keynote Speaker

Technology Panel

Lunchtime Special

Standup Comedy Special

Afternoon Session

Entrepreneurship Panel

Pitch Perfect!

RoutineAI – Trust your data. Trust your decision

Wild Ohio Brewery – Gluten Free Wild Tea

Gosia Genomics – Turnkey DNA testing, preventing Chronic & Mental Health Diseases.

myStockDNA – AI Strategies that evolve to manage funds

Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center

University of Texas at Dallas

800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080

Google Maps Link

 UT Dallas Campus Map

 

Parking Permit will be sent to attendees prior to the event.

For sponsorship information contact treasurer@iitnt.org

Very few seats left! Please sign up today.

Early Bird
$75
  • Expired October 22
Walk-in
$145
  • May Not Be Available

Registration fee includes parking, breakfast, lunch, refreshments during the day and evening happy hour.

Payment can be made by credit card, through PayPal or through Zelle.

If paying through Zelle, please make payment to: treasurer@iitnt.org and mention the payment account name in the payment field during registration.

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