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The PACE Alumni Conclave 2025, a five-day series of insightful tech talks, was held from February 17 to February 21, 2025, at PACE. This flagship event brought together 17 distinguished alumni, who returned to their alma mater to share their experiences, industry knowledge, and career journeys with the students.

The primary objective of the conclave was to create a platform for students to interact with alumni and gain valuable insights into emerging industry trends, career paths, and technological advancements. The event served as an opportunity for students to learn from real-world experiences, challenges, and successes shared by their seniors.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Nabeel Ahmed, a 2012 graduate of the IS Department and Associate Manager at Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd., delivered an inspiring talk on his journey from PACE to Accenture. He emphasized the importance of accessibility in technology, reminisced about his time at PACE, and underscored that attitude takes precedence over skill set in career growth. Alongside him, Mrs. Aditi Naik, a 2019 graduate of the CS Department and Data Engineer at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, spoke about career opportunities in data engineering, guiding students on the evolving landscape of the field.

The event was graced by esteemed Guests of Honour, including Mr. Sharafuddin (AGM, Campus, PA Educational Trust), Dr. Sharmila Kumari (Vice Principal, PACE), and Dr. Sayed Ameen A (Dean, Student Affairs, PAET). The conclave was presided over by Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, PACE, who highlighted the importance of networking and maintaining strong connections with one’s alma mater.

Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman set the context for the event by delivering the preamble, providing an overview of its objectives and significance. The event was coordinated by Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman and Prof. Mohammed Saleem, ensuring its smooth execution. The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Zoheb Ali from the MBA Department, while Prof. Mohammed Saleem expressed gratitude to all attendees with the vote of thanks. The event proceedings were skilfully conducted by Prof. Fathimath Raihana, who served as the Master of Ceremony.

The PACE Alumni Conclave 2025 successfully fostered knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and industry exposure, leaving students inspired and better equipped to navigate their career paths.