
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
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.
- Expired October 22
- Please Bring Student ID
- Regular Price
- 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.