The Valedictory Function of the SAGE–RVCE–Keysight Hands-on and In-depth Workshop on 5G-Band GaAs FET RF Amplifier marks the successful completion of an intensive two-phase journey. Organized by Shastry Associates and Global Enterprises, RV College of Engineering, and Keysight Technologies, this workshop brought together 39 participants who completed the full RF design cycle—from theory and simulation to fabrication and real-world measurements.

Welcome & Introduction

Introduction of Chief Guests

Industry Expert Address

Chief Guest Address

Guest of Honour Address

Distinguished Guest Address

Participant Feedback Session

Felicitation & Recognition

Certificate Distribution

Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks

Dr. K. D. Nayak (Former Director General, DRDO) | Dr. Surendra Pal (Former Associate Director, ISRO) | Prof. V. Mahadevan (Former ISRO Scientist, PES University) | Industry experts from Keysight Technologies | Faculty and coordinators from RV College of Engineering

The Valedictory Function of the SAGE–RVCE–Keysight Hands-on and In-depth Workshop on 5G-Band GaAs FET RF Amplifier marks the successful completion of an intensive two-phase journey with 39 participants completing the full RF design cycle.

Dr. K. D. Nayak

Dr. Surendra Pal

Prof. V. Mahadevan

Dr. Prasad Shastry

Dr. M. H. Kori

Dr. Nagamani

Keysight Technologies Team

Event Hosts & Coordinators

SAGE - RVCE - KEYSIGHT Workshop - Valedictory Function

Master the complete lifecycle of 5G RF power amplifier development in this intensive, hands-on workshop. Participants design, simulate, and fabricate a GaAs FET RF amplifier for 5G frequencies, then return to test real circuits using Keysight professional measurement equipment. Guided by SAGE experts and industry engineers, you'll bridge theory and practice in RF/microwave engineering.

Invocation & Lighting of Lamp

Welcome Address

Introduction to Workshop

Inaugural Address

Presidential Address

RF Amplifier Simulation & ADS Workshop

Dr. Prasad Shastry (Bradley University) | Dr. M. H. Kori (Former Tech Dir Alcatel-Lucent) | Dr. K. D. Nayak (Former DG DRDO) | Keysight Technologies Engineering Team

Master the complete lifecycle of 5G RF power amplifier development in this intensive, hands-on workshop.

Dr. G. Boopalan

Dr. P. Shanthi

Mr. Pratik Khurana

SAGE - RVCE - KEYSIGHT Workshop

SENSORA is a prestigious Techno-Management Event organized by the Instrument Society of India (ISOI) – VIT Chapter under the flagship technical fest graVITas '25 at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). This dynamic event brings together innovators, tech enthusiasts, and future leaders for an exciting journey of workshops, expert talks, and a thrilling 36-hour Hackathon. SENSORA is where technology meets groundbreaking ideas, fostering creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge solutions. "Hack, stack, never look back – Sensora's path keeps you right on track"

Registration & Welcome

Inauguration Ceremony

Workshop Session 1: Emerging Technologies in Instrumentation & Sensors

Lunch Break

Workshop Session 2: Hands-on Technical Workshop

Hackathon Launch & Problem Statement Reveal

Hackathon - Phase 1: Ideation & Development

Morning Session: Expert Talk on Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Hackathon - Phase 2: Mentor Support & Prototyping

Hackathon - Final Sprint

Project Presentations & Live Demos

Judging & Evaluation

Prize Distribution & Closing Ceremony

SENSORA is a prestigious Techno-Management Event organized by the Instrument Society of India (ISOI) – VIT Chapter under the flagship technical fest graVITas '25 at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), sponsored by SAGE.

SAGE Leadership

ISOI – VIT Chapter Mentors

Oracle Workforce Team

StartupTN Mentors

SENSORA - graVITas '25 (SAGE-VIT Event)

The SAGE Lunch Get-Together is a casual and relaxed afternoon designed to bring together members to celebrate recent activities, share updates, and enjoy delicious food in a friendly atmosphere. This event provides an excellent opportunity for networking, exchanging ideas, and strengthening connections within the SAGE community.

Arrival & Welcome

Lunch & Networking

Informal Discussions & Updates

Closing & Fellowship

Dr. Prasad Shastry | Dr. K. D. Nayak | Dr. Surendra Pal | Dr. M. H. Kori

A casual and relaxed afternoon bringing together SAGE members to celebrate recent activities, share updates, and enjoy delicious food in a friendly atmosphere.

SAGE Leadership Team

SAGE Lunch Get-Together

The SAGE – BMSIT Symposium on RF MEMS is a two-day technical symposium jointly organized by Shastry Associates' Global Enterprises (SAGE) and BMS Institute of Technology (BMSIT). The symposium focuses on the design, fabrication, and applications of RF MEMS in Biomedical systems, 5G and beyond communications, and Electronic Warfare systems. The event brings together distinguished scientists from DRDO, IISc, CSIR-NAL, IITs, industry professionals, and academic leaders to discuss emerging technologies, indigenization challenges, and interdisciplinary research directions in RF MEMS.

Registration

Inauguration & Addresses

Keynote: RF MEMS and other Interdisciplinary Technologies for Next Generation Communications

Coffee Break

Technical Talk: RF MEMS in 5G & other Wireless Communications

Lunch

Industrial Visit to SITAR, DRDO

Technical Talk: RF MEMS for Radar and Biomedical Applications

Technical Talk: Trends and Challenges in Indigenization of Certified Antennas

Technical Talk: Integrated RF MEMS in Radar Systems

Technical Talk: Fabrication of RF MEMS

Industry Talk: Packaging of RF MEMS

Valedictory Session

Dr. K. D. Nayak (Chief Guest) | Dr. Ravi M R (CEO SITAR DRDO) | Prof. K. J. Vinoy (IISc) | Dr. Sanjay H. A. (Principal BMSIT)

Two-day national-level symposium on RF MEMS in Biomedical systems, 5G communications, and Electronic Warfare featuring an industrial visit to SITAR, DRDO.

Dr. Ravi M R

Dr. Sanjay H. A.

Dr. K. J. Vinoy

Dr. Anita V R

Dr. Balamati Choudhary

Mr. S. Gurunathan

SAGE - BMSIT Symposium on RF MEMS

The SAGE Youth Wing Dinner Get-Together is a fun and relaxed evening designed to bring together youth wing members to celebrate achievements, strengthen bonds, and enjoy great food and conversation. This event provides an excellent opportunity for networking, sharing experiences, and building lasting friendships within the SAGE community.

Welcome & Gathering

Dinner & Networking

Celebration & Recognition

SAGE Youth Wing Leadership Team | Advisory Board Representatives

A fun and relaxed evening bringing together SAGE Youth Wing members to celebrate achievements, strengthen bonds, and enjoy great food and conversation.

SAGE Youth Wing Team

SAGE Youth Wing Dinner Get-Together

The Awards Ceremony of the SAGE UI/UX Design Challenge celebrated exceptional student talent in designing user-friendly interfaces, digital interaction models, and modern design systems for engineering applications. Organized jointly by Shastry Associates Global Enterprises (SAGE), Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), IEEE Bangalore Section, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE AP-S, and IEEE MTT-S, the ceremony brought together distinguished academicians, IEEE mentors, and student finalists.

Welcome & Dignitary Reception

Prototype Showcase & Design Evaluation

Keynote Address on Design in Engineering

Prize Distribution & Winner Felicitation

Closing Remarks & High Tea Networking

Dr. M. H. Kori (Executive Board Member, SAGE) | Senior IEEE Bangalore Section Dignitaries | Ramaiah Institute of Technology Faculty Heads & Coordinators

Official Awards Ceremony of the SAGE UI/UX Design Challenge organized in collaboration with Ramaiah Institute of Technology, IEEE Bangalore Section, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE AP-S, and IEEE MTT-S.

SAGE UI/UX Design Challenge Catalog

Awards Ceremony Presentation

Senior IEEE Dignitary

Ramaiah IT Faculty Chairs

SAGE Design Jury

Awards Ceremony of SAGE UI/UX Design Challenge

The First SAGE International Symposium on Advances in Wireless Technologies brings together leading researchers, academicians, and industry experts to discuss emerging trends in 5G, 6G, RF systems, microwave engineering, and semiconductor technologies. The symposium focuses on translating advanced research into real-world products and next-generation communication systems.

Advancing from 5G to 6G: The Future Connectivity

RF Energy Harvesting: Methodologies, Challenges and Current Activities at IIT Kanpur

Efficiency Enhancements using Digital Pre-distortion and Supply Modulated Amplifiers

The 4 C's to Design State of the Art SoCs

Concluding Remarks & Vote of Thanks

High Tea, Networking & Student–Industry Interactive Session

Mooshikaa Katha – String Puppet Show

Vote of Thanks

Dinner

Dr. Prasad Shastry | Dr. K. D. Nayak | Dr. Surendra Pal | Prof. V. Mahadevan | Dr. M. H. Kori

The First SAGE International Symposium on Advances in Wireless Technologies brings together leading researchers, academicians, and industry experts to discuss emerging trends in 5G, 6G, RF systems, microwave engineering, and semiconductor technologies.

Dr. Kiran Kuchi

Dr. Jaleel Akhtar

Dr. Paul Draxler

Ms. Deb Dendy

First SAGE International Symposium on Advances in Wireless Technologies

The SAGE Inauguration marks the formal launch of Shastry Associates Global Enterprises (SAGE), bringing together eminent leaders from academia, industry, and research. The event celebrates the vision of SAGE to advance innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing in wireless, RF, and advanced communication technologies.

Registration & Meet and Greet Over Coffee

SAGE Inauguration Ceremony

Inauguration Speech

Keynote: Opportunities and Challenges for India to become a Technology Product Nation

Mr. A. S. Kiran Kumar (Former Secretary, Department of Space) | Mr. Sanjay Nayak (Co-Founder & Former CEO, Tejas Networks)

The SAGE Inauguration marks the formal launch of Shastry Associates Global Enterprises (SAGE), bringing together eminent leaders from academia, industry, and research.

Mr. A. S. Kiran Kumar

Mr. Sanjay Nayak

SAGE Grand Inauguration Ceremony

Photo Gallery

Moments & Milestones