IIT Bombay hosted the Mumbai Alumni Connect 2026, bringing together the Institute’s alumni for an evening of familiar faces, new conversations, and a shared connection that continues long after graduation. The evening featured reflections from Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, on the Institute and its journey, and updates from Prof. Upendra Bhandarkar, Dean, ACR, IIT Bombay, on what lies ahead. Alumni also marked 25 years of the IIT Bombay Alumni Association (IITBAA) through a presentation by Mr. Kirat Patel. The evening opened up to questions, perspectives, and conversations, followed by a fireside chat with Mr. Ankit Mehta (B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, 2005), CEO, ideaForge, who shared his journey and experiences.

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