N.E.D Engineers Association of Greater Chicago - NEDEA

04/22/2026

We’re excited to share NEDEA Connect – Volume 2, Issue 2!

This edition features fresh updates, engaging insights, and key highlights from our growing community - made possible through the continued support and active participation of our members.

We encourage you to take a few moments to explore this issue, enjoy the content, and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback plays an important role in helping us enhance and shape future editions of NEDEA Connect.

03/20/2026

Wishing you all a very Happy Eid! 🌙✨
May this beautiful occasion bring peace, happiness, and endless blessings to you and your loved ones. Eid Mubarak!

02/18/2026

Another Successful NEDEA Chicago Networking Event! ✨

On 15th February, NED Engineers Association of Greater Chicago (NEDEA) hosted a highly engaging Panel Discussion on AI, bringing together leaders from academia and industry to explore the evolving impact of Artificial Intelligence.

A heartfelt thank you to all our NEDEA members and guests who attended and made the event such a success. Your participation, questions, and enthusiasm truly elevated the discussion.

We were honored to have an outstanding lineup:
Moderator:
Dr. Tariq Shamim – Department Chair and Professor, Northern Illinois University
Panelists:
• Mr. Mudassir Siddiqi – President, College of DuPage
• Mr. Mahmood Akhter – Microsoft Owners Representative, Construction & Commissioning Manager, TEKsystems
• Mr. Adnan Hasan – Global GTM Practice Lead, Data & AI, Google
• Mr. Asif Hussain – Director AI & Automation, Royal Cyber Inc.

The panel shared valuable insights on how AI is transforming engineering roles, skills, and career pathways — a timely and thought-provoking conversation for all professionals navigating today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

For those who couldn’t join us, you can watch the full session here:

https://youtu.be/84SG1sRQsbo?si=Qe5ZrBMpxyjOmdZ9

Looking forward to continuing this momentum and bringing more impactful programs to our community.

A panel discussion on AI was organized by the NEDEA Chicago board during a networking event held on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

01/31/2026

NEDEA Chicago is proud to present the NEDEA Chicago Networking Event 2026!

Join us for an engaging and interactive panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI), where industry professionals will share insights, experiences, and perspectives on how AI is shaping our present and future.

This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, network, and exchange ideas with fellow professionals and experts in the field.

📍 Connect. Learn. Network.
We look forward to seeing you there!

01/28/2026

We are excited to introduce NEDEA Connect – Volume 2, Issue 1!

This issue brings together updates, insights, and highlights from our community, made possible by the continued support and engagement of our members.

We invite you to take some time to read through the newsletter, enjoy the content, and share your feedback with us. Your suggestions and comments are invaluable and help us improve and shape future issues of NEDEA Connect.

01/01/2026

🎇 Happy New Year from NEDEA Chicago! 🎇
What a year 2025 has been - full of growth, connection, learning, and fun! Thank you to our mentors, students, members, and supporters who made it special.
We’re excited to build on that momentum and make 2026 even better! 🍀

12/13/2025

NEDEA Chicago successfully organized its Annual Dinner 2025, and it turned out to be a truly fun, lively, and memorable evening.

It was heartwarming to see such a large gathering of NEDians coming together under one roof, reconnecting with old friends, making new connections, and celebrating our shared alma mater. The energy, laughter, and camaraderie throughout the night reflected the strong bond within the NED community.

Events like these remind us of the value of staying connected, supporting one another, and carrying forward the spirit of NED.

A huge shoutout to the NEDEA Chicago Board 2025 and the Tiger Force Team for their unwavering hard work, dedication, and countless behind-the-scenes efforts that made this event such a success.

Way more to go as we continue building an even stronger and more engaged NEDEA Chicago community.

11/21/2025

Are you all ready for the NEDEA Annual Dinner?

Here is the detailed program for the evening.
We can’t wait to welcome you all for a memorable night filled with great food, entertainment, and community!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

11/16/2025

NEDEA Board is proud to share the success of our Mentor/Mentee Program held today at the residence of Mr. Shahzad Kazi. A heartfelt thank you to @~Shahzad Kazi for being such a warm and gracious host!

We also extend our gratitude to all the student participants and NEDEA Chicago mentors for taking the time to join this valuable networking session. Our mentors shared their insightful experiences on building successful careers — from strengthening skill sets to fostering meaningful professional relationships. The students engaged in truly impactful discussions throughout the program.

We look forward to continuing our mission of uplifting and empowering NEDians.

11/11/2025

The wait is over! NEDEA Annual Dinner details are out. Mark your calendars and join us for a night to remember!

Register here:
https://forms.gle/nJPMnaXvtQARpfVi9

11/09/2025

Thank you to all who attended today’s webinar and contributed to an engaging discussion!
The Teams meeting recording is available for anyone who couldn’t join live.

https://youtu.be/r5FIvXdrUD0?feature=shared