Alumni Association IIT Kanpur, Bengaluru Chapter has been hosting a professional networking event called Startup Master Class (SMC) over past few years. SMC is targeted towards promoting entrepreneurship in India by creating and fostering an ecosystem for entrepreneurs, mentors and investors alike. 3rd edition of SMC was held in Bangaluru in February 2016 and was attended by about 800 relevant professionals, with more than 350 start-ups, 40 investors (Angels and VCs) and many mentors.
Alumni Association IIT Kanpur Pune Chapter, in collaboration with Alumni Associations of various IITs across the country, is bringing the 4th edition of SMC to Pune on 3rd September 2016. Some of the key highlights of SMC in Pune are:

• Mr. Narayan MURTHY has agreed to be one of the keynote speakers.

• There are many other high profile entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and policy makers who have agreed to speak at the event.

• The event also provides a unique opportunity of continued networking with attendees before, during and after the event