IEEE AESS Mentor–Mentee Program

SPACE 2026 — IEEE SPace, Aerospace and defenCE Conference

A Talent Development Bridge to SPACE 2026

The IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS) Bangalore Chapter is pleased to launch the IEEE AESS Mentor–Mentee Program, a focused 15-day mentorship initiative designed to connect students and young professionals with experienced leaders from academia, industry, research organizations, and the aerospace ecosystem.

The program aims to foster technical excellence, professional growth, leadership development, and meaningful industry-academia engagement through structured mentor-mentee interactions.

Program Objectives

Facilitate knowledge transfer between experienced professionals and emerging talent.

Provide guidance on aerospace and electronic systems technologies.

Support career planning, higher education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Build a strong professional network within the IEEE AESS community.

Develop future contributors and leaders for the aerospace ecosystem.

Focus Areas

Aerospace Systems Engineering

Avionics and Embedded Systems

Space Technology and Satellite Systems

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs/Drones)

Navigation, Guidance and Control Systems

Radar and Electronic Systems

Communication and Electronic Warfare Systems

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Aerospace

Cybersecurity for Aerospace Systems

Systems Engineering and Project Management

Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Career Development and Leadership

Program Details

Duration

15 Days

Mode

Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person)

Expected Cohort

15 Mentors

60 Mentees

Mentors

Experienced professionals, academicians, researchers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and IEEE volunteers who are passionate about guiding the next generation of aerospace professionals.

Mentees

Undergraduate students, postgraduate students, research scholars, young professionals, and early-career engineers seeking technical and professional guidance.

This initiative serves as a talent development platform leading up to SPACE 2026, creating opportunities for learning, networking, collaboration, and long-term professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of Aerospace and Electronic Systems through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and community building.

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Join the IEEE AESS Mentor–Mentee Program and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

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SPACE 2026 — IEEE SPace, Aerospace and defenCE Conference

Program Objectives

Focus Areas

Program Details

15 Days

Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person)

15 Mentors

60 Mentees

Mentors

Mentees

IEEE AESS Bangalore Chapter

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