FOSSEE Events

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  • Mini DebCamp, 2026:

    The FOSSEE project member Mr. Sumanto Kar participated in the Mini DebCamp 2026 held at Bolgatty Palace, Kochi He interacted with contributors from the Debian and open-source community. The event provided an opportunity for technical discussions and networking related to Debian packaging, deployment workflows, and open-source development practices. The interaction facilitated discussions on eSim and NGHDL Debian packaging, deployment and testing activities, and improvements for easier installation and distribution of eSim packages. The event also enabled connections with developers, maintainers, and contributors from various open-source communities, encouraging knowledge exchange and future collaboration opportunities within the open-source ecosystem.

  • Hands-On Workshop Session on eSim at ASIET, Kalady:

    The eSim team member, Mr. Sumanto Kar conducted a hands-on workshop session on eSim at Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering & Technology (ASIET), Kalady, coordinated through ICFOSS on 22 May 2026. The session provided an opportunity for students and faculty members to explore open-source EDA tools and practical circuit simulation using eSim. The workshop included an introduction to FOSSEE and its activities, an overview of eSim and its features, and hands-on RC circuit design and simulation exercises using eSim. The session witnessed active participation and engagement from around 50 participants and facilitated discussions on open-source technologies and possible future collaborations related to FOSSEE and eSim initiatives.

  • Arduino Workshop for Teachers of Atal Tinkering Labs:

    A workshop for the school teachers of Atal Tinkering Labs from various schools in India, was conducted by the FOSSEE Hardware team on 19 May 2026. Around 35 teachers attended this workshop. The FOSSEE Hardware team covered the various various topics like Arduino, Electroblocks and Circuit JS which can be useful for school students to study the basic concepts of electronics.

  • FOSSEE eSim Interaction at SGGSIE&T Nanded:

    The eSim team member Mr.Varad Patil visited Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology (SGGSIE&T), Nanded, for a meaningful discussion on the implementation of eSim software and open-source EDA tools in academic laboratories, on 5 May 2026. The interaction was conducted with Dr. Siddhant Gudhe, Head of the Department, Electrical Engineering, Dr. Paramjeet Singh Jamwal, faculty members, and EESA Student Coordinators, focusing on enhancing practical learning through open-source simulation platforms.

  • Beginner workshop on OpenFOAM :
    The FOSSEE - CFD team along with the Mechanical Dept., of IIT Bombay, had organised a one workshop on CFD and OpenFOAM on 1st May 2026.  42 students from across all the departments of IIT Bombay attended this workshop. They have been introduced to OpenFOAM from the basics (including the installation)  through hands-on sessions and demonstrations. The students have been given an assignment after the workshop so that they feel confident about what they have learnt during the workshop. After the workshop the students felt confident about applying OpenFOAM in their CFD projects. 

  • eSim Webinar with the Institution of Engineers India:

    A webinar on eSim was successfully conducted as part of the initiative to promote awareness and adoption of open source tools in engineering education and practice. The session highlighted the growing importance of open source technologies in the engineering domain and featured discussions on the role of eSim in Electronics Design Automation (EDA). Shri Himanshu Bhatt, CEng, Secretary, IEI South Gujarat Local Centre, addressed the participants on the concept of open source software and its increasing adoption across various technology sectors.

    Mr. Sumanto Kar, from the eSim team, presented an overview of the eSim ecosystem, its key features, ongoing development activities, and collaboration opportunities. A live demonstration of the software was conducted by Mr. Varad Patil, showcasing circuit design and simulation capabilities. The webinar was further enriched by the presence of Prof. Prabhu Ramachandran, Principal Investigator, FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, who shared insights on the contribution of eSim towards strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The session was attended by 42 enthusiastic engineers.

  • Hands-On Workshop on Mixed Signal Circuit Simulation and PCB Design At RIT Chennai:

    At Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Chennai, in association with the FOSSEE Club, a hands-on workshop on Mixed Signal Circuit Simulation and PCB Design using eSim was successfully conducted. The eSim team member, Mr. Sumanto Kar, shared his expertise and guided participants through practical aspects of mixed-signal circuit design and simulation using the open-source tool eSim. The workshop emphasized the importance of open-source technologies in enhancing accessibility and practical learning in electronics education. The event, held on April 17 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Wozniak Auditorium, witnessed active participation from over 200 attendees, including students and faculty members. The session provided valuable hands-on experience and fostered deeper understanding of circuit simulation and PCB design, making it an enriching learning experience for all participants.

  • Analog IC Design Bootcamp:

    The Analog IC Design Bootcamp, was conducted online from April 11 to April 13 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST) by the eSim (FOSSEE, IIT Bombay) team under the IEEE Open Silicon Initiative in collaboration with NAVIA Labs. This event introduced participants to the complete open-source analog IC design flow through hands-on sessions covering schematic design and simulation (April 11), physical layout and DRC (April 12), and verification and sign-off (April 13); guided by guest speaker Vipul Sharma, Founder, NAVIA Labs. The event was attended by more than 30 students. The program emphasized practical learning and promoted open-source IC design, enabling students to gain real-world exposure and move toward building and fabricating their own silicon designs. What made this initiative truly impactful was its alignment with the vision of democratizing chip design education—enabling students to not only learn but also build and test real silicon designs.

  • An awareness session on the vision of FOSSEE at the St. Xavier's College:

    An awareness session was conducted by the FOSSEE team at the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai on 7 April 2026. The session covered the vision of the FOSSEE project, importance of learning free and open source software and applying the same, and the benefits of getting associated with the FOSSEE Project. The awareness session was attended by more than 25 faculty members (Both professors from St. Xavier's College and other nearby colleges).

  • Webinar On Osdag: A Free Software For Structural Steel Design:

    The Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG) in association with the Osdag, FOSSEE team conducted a free webinar on Osdag on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The session topic was structural steel design using Osdag, an open-source software developed at IIT Bombay as per IS 800:2007. The session was by Prof. Siddartha Ghosh, Co-Principal Investigator of the FOSSEE project. round 225 participants attended this session. The session helped students as well as professionals to strengthen their conceptual foundation on structural steel design.

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