IIT Kanpur to host 13th annual e-Summit from January 17-19; competitions with Rs 30 lakh prize pool

NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is going to host the 13th edition of its annual e-Summit from January 17 to January 19. The summit's theme, "reflections of resilience," will explore the transformative power of challenges by showing resilience as a driving force for innovation and growth, the institute said.

The event will include a range of prominent speakers including Alok Agarwal from Reliance and Naveen Tiwari from Scrabble. They will hold ‘Top Table Talk’ and will share insights on leadership and innovation, as per the official statement from the institute. Besides, Sundararaman Ramamurthy from BSE Ltd will also be involved in the discussion on business and financial markets, it added.

Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT Kanpur, said: "The e-Summit has long been a symbol of entrepreneurial spirit, celebrating innovation and perseverance. With this year's theme, 'Reflections of Resilience,' we aim to honour the challenges, lessons, and breakthroughs that define entrepreneurial success. This edition is an opportunity for like-minded individuals to come together, collaborate, and empower the next generation of leaders to build not just businesses, but a resilient future."

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IIT Kanpur e-Summit: Workshops, competitions with Rs 30 lakh prize pool

Leaders such as Vidita Kochar from Jewel Box and Shruti Chaturvedi from India Action Project will discuss resilience, empowerment, and business leadership through a platform Shevolution Summit.

“Supported by the ODOP Scheme and MYUVA under MSME UP with additional collaboration from the Kotak School of Sustainability, C3i Hub, and SIIC, the summit will offer a range of workshops and competitions with a Rs 30 lakh prize pool, providing participants the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial skills,” the institute said.

Furthermore, the Upstart'24 platform will help connect startups with venture capitalists, mentors, and investors, accelerating their journey from ideation to implementation.

Rajat Sharma from India TV and Aman Gupta, founder and CMO of Boat, will also share their perspectives on entrepreneurship and leadership. Tharun Naik, a digital innovator will inspire the next generation of creative disruptors through his speech, the institute added.