Date with Month & Year: 7th May 2026 (Thursday)
Duration (in hours): 8 Hours
Mode: Offline ( Physical Participation)
Venue / Platform: Seminar Hall and Lab3 ACET – Bengaluru
Objective of the Activity:
To introduce participants to the fundamentals of IoT and connected systems.• To provide hands-on experience with IoT hardware platforms such as Arduino Uno and ESP32.• To demonstrate sensor interfacing and real-time data acquisition techniques.• To familiarize participants with IoT communication protocols such as MQTT and HTTP.• To enable participants to connect IoT devices with cloud platforms for monitoring and control.• To encourage innovation and problem-solving through mini IoT projects.• To enhance technical skills related to embedded systems and smart automation.
Activity Led by: Institute Council
Theme: Connecting Devices, Empowering Innovation
Expert / Speaker Details:
Name: Er. Harish.N
Designation: CTO & Co-Founder.
Organization / Institution: Karunadu Technologies Pvt.Ltd, Bengaluru
Brief about Expert / Speaker:
Mr. Mahesh Deginal currently working as a Managing Director at Karunadu Technologies Pvt. Ltd. He served in both Industries and Educational Institutions. He worked as a Assistant Professor and Senior Embedded engineer and various roles in industries.
He has 11 plus year experience and he is expertise in domains such as Data Science, Embedded System, IoT, Robotic engineering, Machine Learning etc.. He has worked on many industrial projects and upgraded older systems to newer technologies. Currently he works on python, Machine Learning raspberry pi, Texas Instruments Boards, Advanced controllers and Matlab.
His Vision is to Empower Unskilled Individual with knowledge, skills and technical competencies in the field of Information Technology and Embedded engineering which assist them to escalate as integrated individuals contributing to company’s and Nation’s growth.
Brief Description of the Activity:
The workshop included both theoretical and practical sessions designed to ensure experiential learning.
Key highlights included:
- Introduction to IoT concepts and architecture• Overview of sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers• Programming using Arduino IDE• Interfacing sensors with Arduino Uno/ESP32
- Development of smart IoT applications• Team-based mini project demonstrations• Interactive discussions and troubleshooting sessions
Hands-on Activities Conducted
Participants performed several practical activities during the workshop, including:• LED interfacing and automation• Temperature and humidity monitoring using sensors• Wi-Fi-based device communication• Cloud data upload and visualization• Smart alert generation using sensors• IoT dashboard creation
Participant Details:
Total no. of Student Participation: 50+ Students
Total no. of Staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) Participation: 8–10 Faculty Members
Total no. of External Participation: Nil
Outcome of the Activity:
By the end of the workshop, participants were able to:• Understand the core concepts and architecture of IoT systems• Interface sensors and actuators with microcontrollers• Develop and debug embedded programs for IoT applications• Implement communication protocols such as MQTT and HTTP• Connect IoT devices to cloud platforms for real-time monitoring• Build basic smart automation projects independently• Apply IoT technologies to solve real-world problems• Enhance teamwork, innovation, and technical presentation skills
Feedback / Reflection:
Varun (Student – B.E. 6th Sem, ECE) | “The hands-on sessions were highly appreciated, as they enabled learners to directly work with IoT hardware and cloud technologies” |
Ashwini (Student – B.E. 6th Sem, ECE) | “The session was very well-structured and easy to understand. Learning about IoT and applications.The Q&A gave me clarity on IoT” |
Shruthi (Faculty–ECE Dept.) | “This workshop effectively exposed students to an emerging and highly relevant technology. The organization was smooth and the interaction with the expert was very enriching.” |
Organizing Team Members Details:
Name | Designation | Role in Activity |
Dr.M.S.Ganesh Prasad | Principal, ACET – Bengaluru | Patron |
Dr.B.A.Vishwanath | Chairman, AGI – Bengaluru | Patron |
Dr.Priya Vishwanath | Chairperson, AGI – Bengaluru | Patron |
Dr.Kaveri | HOD, ECE, ACET – Bengaluru | Convener |
Dr.Madhusudhan | IIC Convener, ACET – Bengaluru | Organizing Secretary |
Er.Harish.N | CTO & Co-Founder. Karunadu Technologies Pvt.Ltd | Resource Person / Speaker |
Media Coverage and Pre & Post Activity Social Media Post Screenshot:
Pre-activity announcement was circulated via the institute’s official WhatsApp groups and displayed on notice boards using the event banner (Photo 1 above). Post-activity updates will be shared on the institute’s social media platforms. Screenshots of pre- and post-activity social media posts may be attached here as and when available.
Attendance Details:
Proof of signed attendance sheets: Signed physical attendance sheets were collected from all student and staff participants present at the venue. The attendance records are maintained with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, ACET – Bengaluru, and are available for verification upon request.
