Technex, The annual techno-management festival of Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, has now become a force to reckon amongst the youngest brightest minds of India.It was launched in 1939, with the aim of providing a competitive platform for innovative young engineers and entrepreneurs, promoting excellence in technical thinking and encouraging collaboration for progress. Held annually as a three-day extravaganza in late Feb - early March; the festival and its organizing team hold a number of activities throughout the year, with a view of developing interest in innovative technology among the masses as well as several social initiatives that intend to implement novel technological solutions to major scientific challenges like resource shortage & climate change to day-to-day problems. Technex creates platform in which all over youngs minds with brilliant minds tries to work on sustainable development with their Innovative Ideas. Technex witnesses participation from over 400 colleges across India and a footfall of more than 20,000 students with prize money at stake 2 millions.
A celebration of innovation, Technex holds a plethora of events hailing from different areas of technology and management. Broadly, the event verticals events are:
Robonex – Next gen robotics
Ascension- Aero-modelling events
Supernova- Astronomy based events
Byte the Bits- Programming competitions
Extreme Engineering- Core engineering events
Riqueza – Management-related events
Creatrix – Digital arts and creativity
Modex – Showcase innovative ideas
Pahal – Socio-environmental events
Game Dungeon- Fun Informals
Startup Fair - Technex hosts The Startup Fair which is an excellent opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their dreams to reality. It gives platform for real heroes of the indian economy-entrepreneurs to reach out to investors and mentors, discuss their ideas and strike Funding along with witnessing talks by some veterans of Indian economy.
Exhibitions – Herbert Spencer said “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action”. This also holds true for Technology. There isn’t really any use of a new technology unless you implement it. This is exactly what exhibitions in Technex promote.
Every year, many companies an exhibitors exhibit their advanced products hailing from various domains of science and technology in Technex. These are a great source of knowledge for the participants as they get to know about new things being devised to make human life easier.
Prof.Veerbhadra Mishra Memorial Airshow – A high pace, explosive show where RC planes and copters take the central stage to bring a collaboration of power and elegance. An exhibition of rreal power of engineering – unleashed. We bring to you the experience of ballet and battles with rolling, twisting, stalling planes ruling over the skies. So, get ready to witness some mind blowing creations of aero modelling roaring as they speed through the sky.
Think Talks - Technex has always been known for its stellar guest lecture series - 'Think Talks' - which have been becoming increasingly attractive over the years. Every year, this segment witnesses personalities hailing from varied domains coming together to share their knowledge and experience with students from around the nation.
Workshops – Herbert Spencer said “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action”. This also holds true for technology. There is no real use of technology if you don’t implement it. This is what workshops in Technex promote, giving you a hands-on experience of numerous skills and trends in the market of technology.
Corporate Conclave – An innovative event that aims at creating a platform for the students to interact with the greatest corporate giant of our times, so as to provide them with some first-hand knowledge to gear up to face the business world.
Pronites– So, after so much technical events and a tiring day of hard work and competition, Entertainment and fun is must. Hence, Technex organizes Pronites of various musicians, comedians and things that are amusing and entertaining for the crowd. So, get ready for a lot of enjoyment which is in store for you, apart from all the ‘nerdy’ stuff.
To get a glimpse of what is in store for you in Technex 17, watch the trailor at www.youtu.be/6R7JpCAOf7Y .
Follow Technex on facebook at www.facebook.com/Technex , Twitter at www.twitter.com/technexiitbhu, Instagram at www.instagram.com/technexiitbhu ,
and Youtube at www.youtube.com/technexiitbhu . For queries and further details give a call at
+91-756- 581-6969 or send a mail to technex@iitbhu.ac.in .
