2025 IEEE Connecting the
Unconnected Summits
CHALLENGE GLOBALLY … SOLVE LOCALLY!
The Global/APAC Summit will take place on 12 November 2025 at Bangalore, India by co-locating with IEEE FNWF 2025 – BEYOND CONNECTIVITY: 6G FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND INTELLIGENT FUTURE
2025 marks the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Program’s third year for conduction in-person instances of our events! Please plan to join us at the Global Summit on 12 November 2025 in Bangalore, India as we co-locate with IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF), IEEE Future Networks’ flagship conferences dedicated to highlighting and showcasing the many exciting developments in 5G and Beyond technologies that are occurring in both industry and academia, taking place 10-12 November 2025 .
You can register for the 1 DAY registration or for the FULL FNWF & CTUS-APAC conference
REGISTRATION FEES
(All Registration types INCLUDES GST 18% Fees and Online Platform Charges)
ADVANCE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION (author*) // Full Conference
IEEE/Society Member – $595.13 USD / 50,884.05 Rs
IEEE/Society Member (Qualifying Countries/Regions) – $372.60 USD / 31,857.84 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Member – $724.50 USD / 61,945.80 Rs
ADVANCE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION (Non-author**) // Full Conference
IEEE/Society Member – $320.85 USD / 27,433.14 Rs
IEEE/Society Student Member – $269.10 USD / 23,008.44 Rs
+IEEE ComSoc Society Student Member -$191.48 USD / 16,371.43 Rs
IEEE/Society Member (Qualifying Countries/Regions) – $232.88 USD / 19,911.15 Rs
IEEE/Society Student Member (Qualifying Countries/Regions) -$181.12 USD / 15,485.92 Rs
+IEEE ComSoc Society Student Member (Qualifying Countries/Regions) -$103.50 USD / 8,849.01 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Member – $476.10 USD / 40,707.24 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Student Member – $424.35 USD / 36,282.54 Rs
Late/Onsite IN-PERSON REGISTRATION (Non-author**) // Registration after 30 September, 2025
IEEE/Society Member – $372.60 USD / 31,857.84 Rs
IEEE/Society Student Member – $320.85 USD / 27,432.95 Rs
+IEEE ComSoc Society Student Member – $243.23 USD / 20,795.82 Rs
IEEE/Society Member (Qualifying Countries/Regions) – $284.63 USD / 24,335.76 Rs
IEEE/Society Student Member (Qualifying Countries/Regions) – $232.88 USD / 19,911.36 Rs
+IEEE ComSoc Society Student Member (Qualifying Countries/Regions) – $155.25 USD / 13,274.10 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Member – $284.63 USD / 24,335.85 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Student Member – $227.85 USD / 18,583.74 Rs
ADVANCE One-Day Pass ONLY Registration (non-author**)
IEEE/Society Member – $155.25 USD / 13,274.10 Rs
IEEE/Society Student Member – $103.50 USD / 8,849.40 Rs
+IEEE ComSoc Society Student Member – $25.88 USD / 2,212.35 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Member – $258.75 USD / 22,123.50 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Student Member – $207.00 USD / 17,698.80 Rs
Late/Onsite One-Day Pass ONLY Registration (non-author**) // Full Conference // Registration after 30 September, 2025
IEEE/Society Member – $207.00 USD / 17,698.80 Rs
IEEE/Society Student Member – $155.25 USD / 13,274.10 Rs
+IEEE ComSoc Society Student Member – $77.63 USD / 6,637.05 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Member – $310.50 USD / 26,548.20 Rs
Non-IEEE/Society Student Member – $258.75 USD / 22,123.50 Rs
Additional Supplements Fees
Banquet for non-authors – $77.63 USD / 6,637.05 Rs
For each additional paper – $103.50 USD / 8,849.40 Rs
Overlength page charges – $51.75 USD / 4,424.70 Rs
USD to INR is 86
(* Author registration includes lunch, breaks, reception, and banquet)
(** Non-author registration includes lunch, breaks, and reception. Banquet can be purchased for an additional fee.)
(+ComSoc one day student price is limited to Student Leadership Summit, 11 Nov 2025. ComSoc Student discount limited to 200 students. Registration includes lunch, breaks, and reception. Banquet can be purchased for an additional fee.)
If you have specific questions, contact us at [email protected]
CTU APAC Summit Program – 12 Nov 2025
| Event Item | Duration | Start Time | End Time | Session Type | Speaker/Details | |
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| CTU Summit Session 1 (90 minutes) | ||||||
| 10 min | 9:00 | 9:10 | Welcome address |
Sudhir Dixit & Sandeep Agrawal, Co-Chairs, CTU APAC Summit 2025 |
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| 20 min | 9:10 | 9:30 | Keynote 1 | Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Director General, VoICE consortium, India | ||
| 20 min | 9:30 | 9:50 | Keynote 2 | Neeti Biyani, Internet Governance and Strategy lead, APNIC Foundation | ||
| 20 min | 9:50 | 10:10 | Keynote 3 | Satish Jamadagni, Chair TSDSI | ||
| 20 min | 10:10 | 10:30 | Invited Talk 1 | Deepak Maheshwari, Senior Policy Advisor, CSEP; Former Chair, IEEE Internet Initiative; Co-Founder, NIXI | ||
| CTU Summit Session 2 (90 minutes) | ||||||
| 20 min | 13:45 | 14:05 | Keynote 4 | Sohini Rajiyung, Community Engagement Manager, APAC, ISOC | ||
| 20 min | 14:05 | 14:25 | Invited Talk 2 | Shubhendu Sharma, Co-founder, WiFi Dabba | ||
| 50 min | 14:25 | 15:15 |
Panel Discussion Theme: Enablers for Connecting the Unconnected |
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| CTU Summit Session 3 (90 minutes) | ||||||
| 20 min | 15:45 | 16:05 | Keynote 5 | Karim Rifai Burneo, Founder, Uayki | ||
| 20 min | 16:05 | 16:25 |
Past CTU winners Panel & About CTU Newsletter |
Moderator – Shruthi Koratagere Anantha Kumar, University of Strathclyde Past Winners
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| 10 min | 16:25 | 16:35 | 2025 winners announcement | Ashutosh Dutta and Sudhir Dixit, CTU Founding Co-Chairs | ||
| 30 min | 16:35 | 17:05 |
Panel Discussion Theme: CHALLENGE GLOBALLY … SOLVE LOCALLY! |
Moderator – Sandeep Agrawal Panelist – Ashutosh Dutta, JHU / APL Panelist – Sudhir Dixit, Basic Internet Foundation Panelist – Rishi Ghare, Indio Networks |
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| 10 min | 17:05 | 17:15 | Closing address | Ambar Bajpai, GITAM Univ and IEEE Bangalore Section | ||
Connect a Community via internet demonstrators & Future Networks Empowerment
Date: 13th November 2025
Hulimangala Gram Panchayat, Hulimangala, Karnataka – 560105
The ‘Connect a Community’ is a daylong program to present demos of ten innovative solutions to villages in India to help such rural communities in bridging the digital divide. The program is also an effort to recognize how IEEE Challenges/Award winners have shown significant growth from their ideation stage to a sustained business solution.
The Future Networks Empowerment through Mentorship (FNEM) Connect meeting will follow the IEEE’s ‘Connect a Community’ program. The IEEE FNEM is a global initiative of the FNTC and the Lemelson Foundation. The FNEM Connect aims to introduce and build early momentum amongst technological innovators who are starting their entrepreneurial journey. This meeting aims to create awareness about the FNEM upcoming launch-taking place in India during 2026.
Agenda
Global Summit Event Information
Generous customisable spaces designed to deliver
The Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center offers 65,000 square feet of versatile event space, including a pillarless convention center with a 50-foot ceiling, accommodating up to 2,000 guests. With 18 event rooms and 14 breakout rooms, it’s ideal for corporate events, trade shows, and intimate gatherings.
Hotel Information
The Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center is a premier venue for the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Summit. Situated in the vibrant Whitefield district, this modern convention center offers state-of-the-art facilities, expansive event spaces, and world-class hospitality. With its seamless blend of contemporary elegance and functional design, it provides an ideal setting for insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration.
Join us at Sheraton Bangalore for an unforgettable experience, combining world-class facilities with the vibrant culture and luxury of Bangalore. We look forward to welcoming you!
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