About AKGEC

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh is approved by AICTE and affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. The college, established in 1998, has six Engineering Departments offering B.Tech programs in twelve disciplines. The college also offers postgraduate programs in Computer Application (MCA) and M.Tech. in four disciplines. All five major B.Tech. programs are accredited by NBA. The college strives for excellence and has been consistently maintaining excellent academic results and placements. The college has the distinction of being the first and only college in UP to receive the Academic Excellence Award for the Best Engineering College in UPTU (now AKTU) from H.E. the Governor of UP for two successive years. The college has been consistently having a large number of students in university merit lists. The College students have the honor of being awarded the Chancellor's Medal for highest marks across all B.Tech. programs for five consecutive years since the inception of this Award in 2016. The college places special emphasis on collaboration with industries to groom the students for meeting the industry standards. The college has established a number of Centres of Excellence in collaboration with eminent multinational industries. The primary objective of these centres is to provide industry relevant training in inter-disciplinary state-of art technologies as well as to promote applied research and industrial consultancy.

About Women in Power Conference

The conference on "Women in Power" is driven by a profound motivation to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in engineering, technology, research, and innovation. The conference theme is aligned with this year’s Women's Day campaign, "Inspire Inclusion," and the official UN observance theme, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." Through a dedicated showcase of their achievements, the conference seeks to amplify awareness of the substantial impact women have had on the industry, academics, and society at large. Beyond recognition, the event is committed to fostering career development and mentorship opportunities, recognizing the critical role mentorship plays in the professional growth of women. By facilitating interactions between established professionals and aspiring women, the conference aims to cultivate mentorship relationships that significantly contribute to career advancement. Moreover, the conference serves as a platform to openly address and discuss the unique challenges and barriers that women may encounter in pursuing careers in power-related fields, with a focus on generating meaningful solutions and support systems. Emphasizing knowledge sharing and collaboration, the conference provides a space for women professionals, aspiring women, students, and researchers to exchange ideas, experiences, and collectively contribute to advancements in society. Additionally, the conference plays a pivotal role in promoting role models by highlighting successful women leaders in the STEM field, aiming to inspire and motivate the next generation of women to pursue careers in these fields. The overarching theme of "Women in Power" encompasses a multifaceted approach, combining recognition, mentorship, problem-solving, collaboration, and inspiration to empower women in the dynamic and vital domain of science and technology.