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Sharif University of
Technology ASSOCIATION


60 Years of SUT, 25 Years of SUTA Celebration

  • November 15, 2025
  • San Fransisco, Bay Area, CA

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Important Information

Registration Deadlines:

  • Early registration: October 31st November 2
  • Late registration: November 8th

Locations

  • Day Program:
    Plug and Play Tech Center
    440 N. Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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  • Evening Program:
    Santa Clara Convention Center,
    5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, 95054
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Nearby Accommodations

The followings are within walking distance from *Santa clara Convention Center* and ≈3.5 miles from *Plug and Play Tech Center*.

Registration Information

Registration is open to all. If members login before registration, their information will be automatically loaded.

Student discount: We offer a limited number of tickets to full time students at deep discount (80%) thanks to the generosity of our donors. To be considered, please follow Register button, even if tickets are unavailable, and click on the Join Waitlist option.

Agenda

Time

Activity / Session

Details / Notes

9:30:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Check in 

Networking.

10:00 AM - 10:08

Opening Remark 

Fariba Aria, SUTA President

10:08 AM - 10:15 AM

Welcome 

Plug and Play Leadership

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Opening Keynote: "The Sharif Impact: From Tehran to Global Tech Leadership"

Fireside chat with Babak Hodjat focused on his journey and the role of his Sharif education. Conducted by Mohsen Hejrati

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

History of the university

Brief history of the university.
Panel members: Dr. Zarghamee, Dr. Partovi, Dr. Nivi , Ladan Behnia, and Mani Shabrang

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Professional Development

Round table discussion on

  1. How alums can support the next generation of Sharifi students,
  2. Women in STEM Leadership,
  3. 3-The future of AI: from generative AI to Responsible AI,
  4. Biotechnology & Personalized medicine: what is next in healthcare.

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Networking Lunch

lunch 

1:45 PM - 1:55 PM

Remembrance

Slide show 

1:55 PM - 2:55 PM

Panel Discussion: "The Next Frontier: How Sharif Alumni are Shaping New Technologies

Discusses current trends, future challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.
Panel members: Nasrin Mostafazdeh, Maddison Masaeli, Mahyar Salek and Arash Afrakhteh.

2:55PM - 3:10 PM

SUTA History

Mahshid Agir 

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Sharing Memories and Ideas: Open Mic

Mansour Abdoli

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Break

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

60th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Honoring Dr. Tabesh, live performance, DJ music and dance

Payment and Cancellation

Payment

The preferred method of payment is Credit/Debit Cards. You may send your payment via zelle to billing@suta.org. If you would like to use other methods of payments, please contact billing@suta.org.

Cancellation policy

No cancellation is accepted

Sponsorship Benefits & Levels

The success of this event is made possible by the dedicated efforts of volunteers and the generous support of businesses like yours. Your contribution plays a pivotal role in ensuring that this event surpasses all expectations and becomes truly exceptional. To apply for sponsorship, please register here.

Sponsorship Benefits Silver ($1500) Gold ($3000) Platinum ($5000)
Complementary Full Package Registration 1 2 4
Marketing Table(s) at the Reception Area during the Main Program 1 1 2
Verbal Recognition by MC at the event Opening and Closing ✔ ✔ ✔
Sponsor Logos shown between programs and randomly in Slideshows ✔ ✔ ✔
Sponsorship Acknowledgement on the SUTA Website ✔ ✔ ✔
Inclusion in Event Announcement Emails ✔ ✔
Exclusively Naming as Sponsor for the Event in a SUTA Social Media Post ✔ ✔


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