Report on

Alumni Connect 2026-Series 2.1

Integrating Emerging Tech (AI/Data Science) into Industry

Date of Event:  17^th August, 2026

Organised by: Alumni Cell (Maharishi University, Lucknow Campus) in association with IQAC 

Objective: The Alumni Cell of Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow Campus, in association with the IQAC, organized Alumni Connect 2026 – Series 2.1 on 17th August 2026. The initiative aimed to provide students with an opportunity to interact with successful alumni, gain valuable insights into their professional journeys, and draw inspiration for goal-oriented personal and career development.

The theme of the session was “Integrating Emerging Tech (AI/Data Science) into Industry”, which aimed to highlight the skills and competencies required to remain relevant and competitive in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Participating Students: Students from Diploma, B.Tech., BCA, and MCA programmes participated in the session.

Event Details: The session featured Mr. Vageesh Kumar Singh (MCA, 2023–25), currently working as an Application Developer. Drawing upon his professional journey and industry experience, Mr. Singh shared valuable insights into the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in the industry. He discussed emerging technological trends, evolving industry expectations, and the technical and professional skills required to build a successful career in the technology sector. He also emphasized the importance of continuous learning, practical exposure, adaptability, and developing industry-relevant competencies.

The interactive session provided students with practical perspectives on emerging technologies and encouraged them to strengthen their technical skills and enhance their industry readiness. The interaction also enabled students to understand how academic knowledge can be effectively translated into practical applications and utilized to address real-world professional challenges.

The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Sandhya Sinha, Dean, Maharishi School of Business & Management, who welcomed the speaker and participants and set the context for the session. Dr. Neeraj Jain, Dean Academics, Maharishi University, Lucknow Campus, highlighted the importance of the Alumni Connect initiative in strengthening the relationship between alumni and students. Dr. Vaishali Singh (Assistant Professor, MSOET) proposed the vote of thanks.

The event was organized by Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh (Convener, Alumni Cell, Maharishi University, Lucknow Campus) and Mr. Anupam Kumar Gautam (Alumni Coordinator, Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow Campus).

Students’ Feedback: Students described the session as highly inspiring, informative, and motivational. They appreciated the practical insights shared by the alumnus regarding professional growth, self-belief, mentorship, perseverance, and continuous learning.

The students particularly valued the opportunity to learn directly from an alumnus with industry experience. They expressed that such interactive sessions would help them better understand industry expectations, develop relevant skills, and align their academic goals with real-world career aspirations.

Acknowledgements: We extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed guest speaker, Mr. Vageesh Kumar Singh, for his valuable contribution and for sharing his professional experiences and industry insights with the students. We also express our sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Bhanu Pratap Singh, Registrar Dr. Girish Chhimwal, President- Alumni Association Dr. Rajesh Singh, Dean Academics Dr. Neeraj Jain, Dean MSOET Dr. Rakesh Kumar Yadav and Dean MSOBM Dr. Sandhya Sinha for their invaluable support and encouragement in making the programme successful. We also acknowledge the valuable support extended by the IT Team and participating students for their cooperation and active involvement in the successful conduct of Alumni Connect 2026 – Series 2.1.