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U-Conn: Uttoron Connect
Professional Learning and Community Networking
U-Conn (Uttoron Connect) is a community-driven initiative by Uttoron, a non-profit organization, designed to foster professional learning and meaningful connections through shared experiences, conversations, and networking.
This inaugural U-Conn session brings together experienced technology leaders and entrepreneurs to share real-world insights, perspectives on evolving industries, and lessons learned from building and operating at scale. The goal is to create an open, welcoming space for learning, reflection, and connection within the Uttoron community.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
📍 Venue: Sno-Valley Senior Center
🎟 Entry:
Free Registration
Walk-ins available
Agenda
3:30 PM: Doors open and informal networking
4:00 PM: Talk by Speaker 1
4:30 PM: Talk by Speaker 2
5:30 PM: Open networking and wrap-up
Speakers
Sudipta Sengupta
Vice President and Distinguished Scientist at AWS
ACM Fellow and IEEE Fellow
Dr. Sudipta Sengupta is a globally recognized technology leader with over three decades of experience shaping large-scale cloud, data, networking, and AI systems across AWS, Microsoft Research, and Bell Labs. His work has influenced foundational technologies that power modern cloud platforms and large-scale infrastructure.
Talk focus: High-level perspectives on technology inflection points, AI-driven change, and what practitioners should watch for in the evolving systems landscape.
Angik Sarkar
Entrepreneur and Founder, Ixana
Angik Sarkar is a multi-time entrepreneur building foundational technology for Physical AI. At Ixana, he is developing Wi-R, a non-radiative connectivity platform that enables ultra-low power, real-time interaction between devices using electric fields.
Talk focus: The entrepreneurial journey from idea to execution, building deep tech from first principles, and lessons from turning bold visions into real-world products.
Registration
🔗 Register here or : https://uttoron.org/event/uttoron-connect
Registration is required for attendance.
We look forward to learning and connecting together.