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'''Techfest 2020-21''' was based on the theme "An Elysian Singularity", a future where continuous advancement has launched the world into an age of bold innovation with uncontrollable growth, almost leading to a technological singularity point. This edition was held completely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It featured lectures from prominent personalities like the [[14th Dalai Lama]], [[Malcolm Turnbull]], [[Rana Daggubati]] and [[Andrew Ng]]. Virtual Industry Visits, aimed at giving viewers a first-hand experience of what happens inside leading industries, were also introduced this year. Techfest 2020-21 organized 10+ fully online mental health sessions with 90+ professional counselors from across the country as a part of its social initiative '''HOPE''', one of the country's most extensive initiatives on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention.<ref>{{cite news|title=IIT Bombay's Techfest launches mental health awareness initiative|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/iit-bombay-s-techfest-launches-mental-health-awareness-initiative/story-FZW1liQpMc2jIqyEvV1jzO.html|access-date=31 May 2021|newspaper=hindustantimes|date=14 September 2020}}</ref> Techfest also launched a petition to update India’s archaic animal welfare laws under '''WeCare''', with workshops being conducted in 70+ schools across India in association with 10 major NGOs to sensitize students to the plight of stray animals during the pandemic. | '''Techfest 2020-21''' was based on the theme "An Elysian Singularity", a future where continuous advancement has launched the world into an age of bold innovation with uncontrollable growth, almost leading to a technological singularity point. This edition was held completely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It featured lectures from prominent personalities like the [[14th Dalai Lama]], [[Malcolm Turnbull]], [[Rana Daggubati]] and [[Andrew Ng]]. Virtual Industry Visits, aimed at giving viewers a first-hand experience of what happens inside leading industries, were also introduced this year. Techfest 2020-21 organized 10+ fully online mental health sessions with 90+ professional counselors from across the country as a part of its social initiative '''HOPE''', one of the country's most extensive initiatives on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention.<ref>{{cite news|title=IIT Bombay's Techfest launches mental health awareness initiative|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/iit-bombay-s-techfest-launches-mental-health-awareness-initiative/story-FZW1liQpMc2jIqyEvV1jzO.html|access-date=31 May 2021|newspaper=hindustantimes|date=14 September 2020}}</ref> Techfest also launched a petition to update India’s archaic animal welfare laws under '''WeCare''', with workshops being conducted in 70+ schools across India in association with 10 major NGOs to sensitize students to the plight of stray animals during the pandemic. | ||
'''Techfest 2021-22''' was based on the theme "The Multiversal Escapade," which means venturing through the multiverse where one is similar, and the other is dissimilar to us. This year was also the '''25th''' edition and one of its kind, with Techfest conducting the three-day fest on a virtual platform. It was graced by eminent personalities like [[Kevin Rudd]], [[Ehud Olmert]], [[Scott Belsky]], and [[Takaaki Kajita]]. Virtual Ed-Conclave was introduced this year, helping high school students choose their field of study. Techfest conducted 50+ online breast cancer awareness sessions associated with 10+ NGOs as part of the social initiative '''Nidaan'''. 50+ sessions promoting betterment for differently-abled people were conducted under the initiative '''Saksham'''. This year Techfest also organized 50+ myth-buster sessions spreading awareness about Eye Donation in India as part of the social initiative '''Drishti'''. Techfest 2021-22 also conducted Robowars and Auto-Expo as the first post-pandemic event. | |||
==Patronages, awards and recognitions== | ==Patronages, awards and recognitions== | ||
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=== Competitions === | === Competitions === | ||
[[File:Participants of International Robotics Challenge, Techfest.jpg|thumb|right|x250px|Participants of International Robotics Challenge, Techfest]] | [[File:Participants of International Robotics Challenge, Techfest.jpg|thumb|right|x250px|Participants of International Robotics Challenge, Techfest]] | ||
Competitions serve as the backbone of Techfest by fulfilling its motto of spreading Science and Technology. Techfest | Competitions serve as the backbone of Techfest by fulfilling its motto of spreading Science and Technology. Techfest 2021 Competitions saw a total participation of over 35,000 from various parts of the globe. With participation from more than 20 countries, this segment has evolved to become a tremendous stage for international exchange. Young enthusiasts from all over the world come together at this magnificent platform to prove their mettle at the vanguard of technical competitions. Competitions of Techfest, IIT Bombay, covers various genres under this segment like Competitive Coding under '''International Coding Challenge''' and '''World Programming Championship''', Aerospace under '''Drone Challenge''' and '''Boeing Aeromodelling Competition''', Aquatics under '''Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Challenge (AUV)''', RC Nitro Buggy Car under '''International''' '''Full Throttle''', Robotics under '''Robowars''' and '''International Robotics Challenge''' and '''International Micromouse Challenge''', Gaming under '''E-sports''', Structural Engineering under '''Crane-o-Mania'''. In 2020-21, Techfest organized a plethora of online competitions for participants around the globe. These explored different genres like AI under '''RecogniSign''' and '''Email Classifier''', Software Development under '''Smart UI''' and '''Site developer''', and Application-based competitions like '''Design for Defence''', '''Computational Agriculture''' and '''Corpcomp'''. Ideate competitions, namely '''Covideate''', '''Ujjwal Bharat''' and '''Aerovaccine''',<ref>{{cite news|title=Mouser Electronics Sponsors IIT Techfest 2020 |url=https://www.eletimes.com/mouser-electronics-sponsors-iit-techfest-2020|access-date=31 May 2021 |newspaper=eletimes|date=21 December 2020}}</ref> which require participants to come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems, were also conducted in the online method. | ||
Techfest also organizes competitions for school kids to encourage them to explore the field of science and technology. '''Techfest Olympiads''' were conducted in 2019-20, and competitions like '''Young Inventor''' and '''Innovation Challenge '''were conducted in 2020-21 which were aimed at promoting innovation and creativity in young minds. | Techfest also organizes competitions for school kids to encourage them to explore the field of science and technology. '''Techfest Olympiads''' were conducted in 2019-20, and competitions like '''Young Inventor''' and '''Innovation Challenge '''were conducted in 2020-21 which were aimed at promoting innovation and creativity in young minds. In the 25th edition of Techfest, '''20+''' brainstorming competitions were conducted in online mode, focused on solving real-world problems, like '''HyperOps''', '''Automatathon''', '''AL-VTOLA''', and many more. Also, the '''Trademaster''' competition was conducted for Finance enthusiastic students. | ||
'''The International Robotics Challenge (IRC)'''<ref name="3IC" /> is an international competition, which has participation from over 12 countries. The elimination rounds are held in the respective countries and the finals held at Techfest. Till date IRC has seen participation from [[France]], [[Russia]], [[Sweden]], [[South Africa]], [[Egypt]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Ethiopia]], India, [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], [[Syria]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Thailand]]. Techfest International Coding Challenge also saw participation from different countries. In addition to the list of other competitions, the zonal competitions at Techfest, named '''Technorion''' included six nationwide zonal centers as [[Jaipur]], [[Kolkata]], [[Indore|Bhopal]], [[Mumbai]], [[Bangalore]] and for the first time in [[Lucknow]] in 2019-20 competing in robotics and coding competitions namely '''Meshmerize''', '''CoDecode''', '''Cozmo Clench''' and '''Techfest Olympiads''' held specially for school studentsaround the country.<ref>{{cite news|title=city kids create a game for lonely astronauts|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/410027/Indian-Express-Mumbai/04-January-2015#page/5/2|access-date=26 April 2015|newspaper=Sunday Express|date=4 January 2015}}</ref> | '''The International Robotics Challenge (IRC)'''<ref name="3IC" /> is an international competition, which has participation from over 12 countries. The elimination rounds are held in the respective countries and the finals held at Techfest. Till date IRC has seen participation from [[France]], [[Russia]], [[Sweden]], [[South Africa]], [[Egypt]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Ethiopia]], India, [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], [[Syria]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Thailand]]. Techfest International Coding Challenge also saw participation from different countries. In addition to the list of other competitions, the zonal competitions at Techfest, named '''Technorion''' included six nationwide zonal centers as [[Jaipur]], [[Kolkata]], [[Indore|Bhopal]], [[Mumbai]], [[Bangalore]] and for the first time in [[Lucknow]] in 2019-20 competing in robotics and coding competitions namely '''Meshmerize''', '''CoDecode''', '''Cozmo Clench''' and '''Techfest Olympiads''' held specially for school studentsaround the country.<ref>{{cite news|title=city kids create a game for lonely astronauts|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/410027/Indian-Express-Mumbai/04-January-2015#page/5/2|access-date=26 April 2015|newspaper=Sunday Express|date=4 January 2015}}</ref> | ||
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=== International Robowars === | === International Robowars === | ||
[[File:Robowars bots.jpg|alt=Robowars_bots|thumb|245x245px|A Robowars duel in progress.]] | [[File:Robowars bots.jpg|alt=Robowars_bots|thumb|245x245px|A Robowars duel in progress.]] | ||
Robowars is the grandest competition in the entire Techfest. It has been one of the biggest crowd-pullers in recent years, with an audience of 7000+ in the Techfest 2019. In the starting years, there were two weight categories, 120 lbs and 30 lbs. Throughout the years, Robowars has seen mass participation and a massive crowd watching this event. Eventually, the event became The International Robowars in Techfest 2017-18. In recent years, Robowars has been hosted by the renowned ring announcer, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0420841/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Faruq Tauheed]. Techfest | Robowars is the grandest competition in the entire Techfest. It has been one of the biggest crowd-pullers in recent years, with an audience of 7000+ in the Techfest 2019. In the starting years, there were two weight categories, 120 lbs and 30 lbs. Throughout the years, Robowars has seen mass participation and a massive crowd watching this event. Eventually, the event became The International Robowars in Techfest 2017-18. In recent years, Robowars has been hosted by the renowned ring announcer, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0420841/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Faruq Tauheed] in Techfest 2019 and by renowned Indian model, actor, voice artist, TV presenter, and anchor Ridhima Pathak in Techfest 2022. Techfest saw a participation of more than 450 participants, with Team UARRIOR (World No.1 Team at the time) also participating in the event. Also, a new weight category of 8 kg was introduced in 2019. Currently, Champions are Riobotz(Brazil) and [http://blankabotz.com/ BlankaBotz] holds the record for winning The Robowars Title for the most number of times (3). | ||
[[File:Technoholix.png|thumb|245x245px|DJ night organized as a part of Technoholix at Techfest, IIT Bombay.]] | [[File:Technoholix.png|thumb|245x245px|DJ night organized as a part of Technoholix at Techfest, IIT Bombay.]] | ||
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=== Exhibitions === | === Exhibitions === | ||
[[File:Exhi line.jpg|alt=Queue for Exhibitions|left|thumb|400x400px|Queue for exhibitions at Techfest IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India]] | [[File:Exhi line.jpg|alt=Queue for Exhibitions|left|thumb|400x400px|Queue for exhibitions at Techfest IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India]] | ||
Exhibitions provide an ideal platform to reduce the gap between the technology in today's world and the common man in India. Every year Exhibition has mesmerized people by presenting technological avant-garde in the world. It helps young minds to broaden their vision and to update their tech know-how. The exhibitions segment of Techfest started out in 2004 with [[Indian Navy]] Exhibitions feeling the need to motivate young Indian minds towards military research. It was re-initiated in 2006 with a plethora of exhibitions. '''Welcome To Mars''' was the first International Exhibition from [[Arizona State University]] and [[NASA]] . While 2007 witnessed a | Exhibitions provide an ideal platform to reduce the gap between the technology in today's world and the common man in India. Every year Exhibition has mesmerized people by presenting technological avant-garde in the world. It helps young minds to broaden their vision and to update their tech know-how. The exhibitions segment of Techfest started out in 2004 with [[Indian Navy]] Exhibitions feeling the need to motivate young Indian minds towards military research. It was re-initiated in 2006 with a plethora of exhibitions. '''Welcome To Mars''' was the first International Exhibition from [[Arizona State University]] and [[NASA]] . While 2007 witnessed a massive increase in the number of International Exhibits of which the most prominent were Mind Reading Machines and the life-size exhibits of [[Pterosaur]], 2008 had the first interactive exhibit in Techfest, the Shadow Dexterous Hand. In 2009 an Amphibot capable of moving without any limbs or wheels, face detection software on a robot security platform, rudders and flight control mechanics from [[Airbus]], and [[DRDO]]'s mobile autonomous launcher [[BrahMos]] were the major attractions. Alice the first robot smaller than a ping-pong ball and eye-writer writing by eye movement was the focus of Techfest Exhibitions 2010. | ||
Da Vinci Robotics Exhibitions conceptualised by [[Leonardo da Vinci]], Open vibe- the [[brain–computer interface]] which shows brain activity, PR2 Robot, Eccerobot 2- an anthropomimetic robot acting as a human replica were the cynosure of all eyes in 2011. Techfest 2013<ref name=EXHI>{{cite news|title=Gadgets that will blow your mind|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai/gadgets-that-will-blow-your-mind/article1-982922.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231135055/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Gadgets-that-will-blow-your-mind/Article1-982922.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2012|access-date=20 May 2014|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=31 December 2012}}</ref> saw the NAO Robot<ref>{{cite news|title=Hi-tech marvels wow crowds at IIT-B's Techfest|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-hi-tech-marvels-wow-crowds-at-iit-b-s-techfest-1634446|access-date=20 May 2014|newspaper=DNA India|date=7 January 2012}}</ref> from France, exhibits from the MIT Media Lab like the EyeNetra, and the HIRO robot. | Da Vinci Robotics Exhibitions conceptualised by [[Leonardo da Vinci]], Open vibe- the [[brain–computer interface]] which shows brain activity, PR2 Robot, Eccerobot 2- an anthropomimetic robot acting as a human replica were the cynosure of all eyes in 2011. Techfest 2013<ref name=EXHI>{{cite news|title=Gadgets that will blow your mind|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai/gadgets-that-will-blow-your-mind/article1-982922.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231135055/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Gadgets-that-will-blow-your-mind/Article1-982922.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2012|access-date=20 May 2014|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=31 December 2012}}</ref> saw the NAO Robot<ref>{{cite news|title=Hi-tech marvels wow crowds at IIT-B's Techfest|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-hi-tech-marvels-wow-crowds-at-iit-b-s-techfest-1634446|access-date=20 May 2014|newspaper=DNA India|date=7 January 2012}}</ref> from France, exhibits from the MIT Media Lab like the EyeNetra, and the HIRO robot. Exhibitions at Techfest 2014 witnessed the [[BINA48]],<ref name=KIRAN>{{cite news|title=Kiran Bedi targets netas, roots for transparency on Day 1 of IIT-B fest|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=TOIM%2F2014%2F01%2F04%2F9%2FAr00900.xml&CollName=TOI_MUMBAI_ARCHIVE_2009&DOCID=1027148&Keyword=%28%3Cmany%3E%3Cstem%3Etechfest%29&skin=pastissues2&AppName=2&ViewMode=GIF|access-date=20 May 2014|newspaper=The Times Of India|date=4 January 2014}}</ref> Fumanoids (Germany), Solowheel (United States), Cubli (Vertex balancing cube, [[EPFL]] Switzerland) and many other exhibits. Techfest 2015 featured innovative Sepios which mimics swimming through proper fins. [[Bionic Hand]],<ref name="paper.hindustantimes.com">{{cite news|title=Day one of IIT-B's Techfest witnesses 30,000 visitors|url=http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/showarticle.aspx?article=0de07c14-982e-4dcd-96ed-965a6a3fdc1c&key=0aJ%2bV9q1KtuFdOnBHTtf6Q%3d%3d&issue=87332015010300000000001001|access-date=3 January 2015|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=5 April 2015}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Frenchman uses 3D technology to create 'inexpensive' artificial bionic prosthesis|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/409331/Indian-Express-Mumbai/03-January-2015#page/4/2|access-date=3 January 2015|newspaper=Indian Express|date=5 April 2015}}</ref> an artificial bionic prosthesis using 3D printing technology. Some other exhibits at display were Beach Bot, Teegi, Tigers Mannheim, Thomas Li Vigni and many more.<ref>{{cite news|title=Robots lord it over IIT-B Techfest|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=Robots-lord-it-over-IIT-B-Techfest-03012015009031|access-date=26 April 2015|work=the times of India|date=3 January 2015}}</ref> Jinn Bot (robot which express moods such as joy and anger), Dutch Nao Team exhibits from [[BRAC University]], [[ETH Zurich]] were among the highlights of Exhibitions in 2016. Following the '''Space Expedition''' theme, Exhibitions in Techfest 2016-17 showcased [[ISRO]] prototypes, Advanced Military Weaponry, [[Bebionic]] hand with '''Techconnect''', an exclusive showcase of IIT Bombay research projects and Exhibits. | ||
Exhibitions at Techfest 2014 witnessed the [[BINA48]],<ref name=KIRAN>{{cite news|title=Kiran Bedi targets netas, roots for transparency on Day 1 of IIT-B fest|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=TOIM%2F2014%2F01%2F04%2F9%2FAr00900.xml&CollName=TOI_MUMBAI_ARCHIVE_2009&DOCID=1027148&Keyword=%28%3Cmany%3E%3Cstem%3Etechfest%29&skin=pastissues2&AppName=2&ViewMode=GIF|access-date=20 May 2014|newspaper=The Times Of India|date=4 January 2014}}</ref> Fumanoids (Germany), Solowheel (United States), Cubli (Vertex balancing cube, [[EPFL]] Switzerland) and many other exhibits. Techfest 2015 featured innovative Sepios which mimics swimming through proper fins. [[Bionic Hand]],<ref name="paper.hindustantimes.com">{{cite news|title=Day one of IIT-B's Techfest witnesses 30,000 visitors|url=http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/showarticle.aspx?article=0de07c14-982e-4dcd-96ed-965a6a3fdc1c&key=0aJ%2bV9q1KtuFdOnBHTtf6Q%3d%3d&issue=87332015010300000000001001|access-date=3 January 2015|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=5 April 2015}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Frenchman uses 3D technology to create 'inexpensive' artificial bionic prosthesis|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/409331/Indian-Express-Mumbai/03-January-2015#page/4/2|access-date=3 January 2015|newspaper=Indian Express|date=5 April 2015}}</ref> an artificial bionic prosthesis using 3D printing technology. Some other exhibits at display were Beach Bot, Teegi, Tigers Mannheim, Thomas Li Vigni and many more.<ref>{{cite news|title=Robots lord it over IIT-B Techfest|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=Robots-lord-it-over-IIT-B-Techfest-03012015009031|access-date=26 April 2015|work=the times of India|date=3 January 2015}}</ref> Jinn Bot (robot which express moods such as joy and anger), Dutch Nao Team exhibits from [[BRAC University]], [[ETH Zurich]] were among the highlights of Exhibitions in 2016. Following the '''Space Expedition''' theme, Exhibitions in Techfest 2016-17 showcased [[ISRO]] prototypes, Advanced Military Weaponry, [[Bebionic]] hand with '''Techconnect''', an exclusive showcase of IIT Bombay research projects and Exhibits. | |||
Techfest 2016 also witnessed Auto-show as a part of exhibitions showcasing [[BMW i8]], [[BMW M4]], [[Suzuki Hayabusa|Hayabusa]], [[Ducati 848|Ducati]], [[Triumph Motorcycles Ltd|Triumph]] Bikes and many more. Techfest 2017-18 provided unparalleled variety and gave amazing experience by showcasing Team Puli ([[Hungary]]), KinoMo ([[United Kingdom|UK]]), GBL robotics([[United States]]), Mini Robot ([[Korea]]), [[Synergy Moon]], [[NeuroSky|Neurosky]], [[Universal Robots]], Nao ([[SoftBank Group|Softbank]]). Techfest 2018-19 had many riveting exhibits like Android U( Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab, Japan), Furhat Robotics(Sweden), [[Nanyang Technological University|NTU Singapore]], B-Human ( six times [[RoboCup Standard Platform League|RoboCup]] German Open winner and 1 time [[RoboCup Standard Platform League|RoboCup]] European Open winner), Skelex( Netherlands ) among many more. | Techfest 2016 also witnessed Auto-show as a part of exhibitions showcasing [[BMW i8]], [[BMW M4]], [[Suzuki Hayabusa|Hayabusa]], [[Ducati 848|Ducati]], [[Triumph Motorcycles Ltd|Triumph]] Bikes and many more. Techfest 2017-18 provided unparalleled variety and gave an amazing experience by showcasing Team Puli ([[Hungary]]), KinoMo ([[United Kingdom|UK]]), GBL robotics([[United States]]), Mini Robot ([[Korea]]), [[Synergy Moon]], [[NeuroSky|Neurosky]], [[Universal Robots]], Nao ([[SoftBank Group|Softbank]]). Techfest 2018-19 had many riveting exhibits like Android U( Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab, Japan), Furhat Robotics(Sweden), [[Nanyang Technological University|NTU Singapore]], B-Human ( six times [[RoboCup Standard Platform League|RoboCup]] German Open winner and 1 time [[RoboCup Standard Platform League|RoboCup]] European Open winner), Skelex( Netherlands ) among many more. Techfest 2019-20 had amazing exhibits like '''Arm-XR''' to minimize the disability of specially abled humans, '''RoboThespian''',<ref>{{cite news|title=RoboThespian at Techfest, IITB |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/techfest-at-iit-bombay-to-host-actor-robot-robo-thespian/articleshow/72810262.cms|access-date=8 May 2020|newspaper=Times Of India|date=17 December 2019}}</ref> world's first actor performer robot, '''PDRL''', India's first indigenous air taxi and many many more. The Auto-show, as a part of international exhibitions, also showcased various cars like [[Porsche Boxster/Cayman|Porche Boxster]], BMW Motorsport M5, [[Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Class Coupé DTM|Mercedes Benz AMG C63]] and various motorbikes like Benelli TNT600, [[Suzuki Hayabusa]], [[Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R|Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R]], [[Honda Gold Wing|Honda Goldwing]] and [[Triumph Tiger]] among others. Techfest 2020-21 featured '''NEXTAGE''', the all-in-one Dual Arm Robot designed to coexist with people by Kawada Technologies from Japan;<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-02|title=IIT-B fest begins with video exhibit of Japanese robot|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/iit-b-fest-begins-with-video-exhibit-of-japanese-robot/story-OWhTLb5AsZglDeLcfaEWpI.html|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> the [[Nadine Social Robot]], who can engage in intelligent conversation, play instruments and alter her moods; and the [[Daedalus Flight Pack|Daedalus]] an exoskeleton developed by '''Gravity Industries''' that enables humans to fly. The [[Virgin Hyperloop]] company, which is working towards commercializing high-speed transportation via hyperloop systems, and AUTOLAB’s project AlphaGarden, which attempts to find out whether AI can learn something as complex as polyculture farming, were also amongst the major attractions. The online exhibitions saw a viewership of more than 60K. | ||
Techfest 2019-20 had amazing exhibits like '''Arm-XR''' to minimize the disability of specially abled humans, '''RoboThespian''',<ref>{{cite news|title=RoboThespian at Techfest, IITB |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/techfest-at-iit-bombay-to-host-actor-robot-robo-thespian/articleshow/72810262.cms|access-date=8 May 2020|newspaper=Times Of India|date=17 December 2019}}</ref> world's first actor performer robot, '''PDRL''', India's first indigenous air taxi and many many more. | |||
The Auto-show, as a part of international exhibitions, also showcased various cars like [[Porsche Boxster/Cayman|Porche Boxster]], BMW Motorsport M5, [[Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Class Coupé DTM|Mercedes Benz AMG C63]] and various motorbikes like Benelli TNT600, [[Suzuki Hayabusa]], [[Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R|Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R]], [[Honda Gold Wing|Honda Goldwing]] and [[Triumph Tiger]] among others. Techfest 2020-21 featured '''NEXTAGE''', the all-in-one Dual Arm Robot designed to coexist with people by Kawada Technologies from Japan;<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-02|title=IIT-B fest begins with video exhibit of Japanese robot|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/iit-b-fest-begins-with-video-exhibit-of-japanese-robot/story-OWhTLb5AsZglDeLcfaEWpI.html|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> the [[Nadine Social Robot]], who can engage in intelligent conversation, play instruments and alter her moods; and the [[Daedalus Flight Pack|Daedalus]] an exoskeleton developed by '''Gravity Industries''' that enables humans to fly. The [[Virgin Hyperloop]] company, which is working towards commercializing high-speed transportation via hyperloop systems, and AUTOLAB’s project AlphaGarden, which attempts to find out whether AI can learn something as complex as polyculture farming, were also amongst the major attractions. The online exhibitions saw a viewership of more than 60K. | |||
<nowiki/>[[File:Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in Techfest-2015.jpg|thumb|200px|Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at Techfest 2014]] | <nowiki/>[[File:Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in Techfest-2015.jpg|thumb|200px|Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at Techfest 2014]] | ||
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* The 14th [[Dalai Lama]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-17|title=IIT-Bombay Techfest to host lectures by Dalai Lama, Abhinav Bindra and Nobel Prize winners|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-bombay-techfest-to-host-lecture-by-dalai-lama-abhinav-bindra-and-nobel-prize-winners-7106855/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> ([[Nobel Peace Prize|Nobel Laureate]], Peace) | * The 14th [[Dalai Lama]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-17|title=IIT-Bombay Techfest to host lectures by Dalai Lama, Abhinav Bindra and Nobel Prize winners|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-bombay-techfest-to-host-lecture-by-dalai-lama-abhinav-bindra-and-nobel-prize-winners-7106855/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> ([[Nobel Peace Prize|Nobel Laureate]], Peace) | ||
* Late Dr. [[A P J Abdul Kalam|APJ Abdul Kalam]]<ref name="lec">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/kalam-to-attend-iitbombay-techfest/article6696445.ece|title=Kalam to attend IIT-Bombay Techfest|date=16 December 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=26 April 2015}}</ref> (Former President of India and Founder of India's missile program) | * Late Dr. [[A P J Abdul Kalam|APJ Abdul Kalam]]<ref name="lec">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/kalam-to-attend-iitbombay-techfest/article6696445.ece|title=Kalam to attend IIT-Bombay Techfest|date=16 December 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=26 April 2015}}</ref> (Former President of India and Founder of India's missile program) | ||
* [[Kevin Rudd]] (Former Prime Minister of [[Australia]]) | |||
*Dasho [[Tshering Tobgay]] (Former Prime minister of [[Bhutan]]) | *Dasho [[Tshering Tobgay]] (Former Prime minister of [[Bhutan]]) | ||
*[[Ehud Olmert|Ehmud Olmert]] (Former Prime Minister of [[Israel]]) | |||
*[[Malcolm Turnbull]] (29th Prime Minister of the [[Australia|Commonwealth of Australia]]) | *[[Malcolm Turnbull]] (29th Prime Minister of the [[Australia|Commonwealth of Australia]]) | ||
*Late [[Manohar Parrikar]] (Former Defence minister of India) | *Late [[Manohar Parrikar]] (Former Defence minister of India) | ||
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*[[Zaheer Khan]] ([[Cricket in India|Indian Cricket]] Legend) | *[[Zaheer Khan]] ([[Cricket in India|Indian Cricket]] Legend) | ||
*Einstein Robot([[Albert HUBO]]) | *Einstein Robot([[Albert HUBO]]) | ||
*[[Ai-Da (robot)|Ai-Da Robot]] ([[United Kingdom]]) | |||
*Prof. [[Eric Maskin]] (Nobel Laureate in Economics) | *Prof. [[Eric Maskin]] (Nobel Laureate in Economics) | ||
*[[Jayant Sinha]] (Minister of the state, Civil aviation) | *[[Jayant Sinha]] (Minister of the state, Civil aviation) | ||
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*[[Dilip Chhabria]] (Founder of DC Design) | *[[Dilip Chhabria]] (Founder of DC Design) | ||
*[[Jimmy Wales]] (Founder, [[Wikipedia]]) | *[[Jimmy Wales]] (Founder, [[Wikipedia]]) | ||
*[[Scott Belsky]] (Chief Product Officer, [[Adobe Inc.|Adobe]]) | |||
*[[Mustafa Ghouse]] (Director, [[Delhi Capitals]]) | |||
*[[Akhil Rabindra]] (Indian Motorsports Racing Driver) | |||
* [[Ada Yonath]]<ref name="paper.hindustantimes.com"/> (Nobel Laureate, Chemistry) | * [[Ada Yonath]]<ref name="paper.hindustantimes.com"/> (Nobel Laureate, Chemistry) | ||
* [[Michael Sandel]] (Political Philosopher, [[Harvard University]]) | * [[Michael Sandel]] (Political Philosopher, [[Harvard University]]) | ||
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* [[K. Radhakrishnan|Dr. K. Radhakrishnan]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.digit.in/general/techfest-2015-16-all-the-highlights-from-iit-bombay-28438.html|title=Techfest 2015-16 {{!}} All the highlights from IIT Bombay {{!}} Digit.in|website=Digit|date=30 December 2015|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> (Ex-Chairman, [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]) | * [[K. Radhakrishnan|Dr. K. Radhakrishnan]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.digit.in/general/techfest-2015-16-all-the-highlights-from-iit-bombay-28438.html|title=Techfest 2015-16 {{!}} All the highlights from IIT Bombay {{!}} Digit.in|website=Digit|date=30 December 2015|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> (Ex-Chairman, [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]) | ||
* [[Eric Klinker]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/robots-internet-rule-last-day-of-iit-b-techfest/articleshow/50359533.cms|title=Robots, internet rule last day of IIT-B Techfest | Mumbai News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> (CEO, Bit Torrent) | * [[Eric Klinker]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/robots-internet-rule-last-day-of-iit-b-techfest/articleshow/50359533.cms|title=Robots, internet rule last day of IIT-B Techfest | Mumbai News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> (CEO, Bit Torrent) | ||
* [[Robert Aumann]] (Nobel Laureate, Economics) | |||
* [[Takaaki Kajita]] (Nobel Laureate, Physics) | |||
* [[Serge Haroche]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/|title=DNA India | Latest News, Live Breaking News on India, Politics, World, Business, Sports, Bollywood|website=DNA India}}</ref> (Nobel Laureate, Physics) | * [[Serge Haroche]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/|title=DNA India | Latest News, Live Breaking News on India, Politics, World, Business, Sports, Bollywood|website=DNA India}}</ref> (Nobel Laureate, Physics) | ||
* [[Rakesh Sharma]] (1st Indian in Space) | * [[Rakesh Sharma]] (1st Indian in Space) | ||
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=== Virtual Industry Visits === | === Virtual Industry Visits === | ||
Techfest 2020-21 introduced a new event series known as the Virtual Industry Visits to engage the audience by giving them a virtual tour of India’s industrial megacentres through online platforms. More than 3500 participants got to experience a tour of the cutting edge manufacturing facilities and witness the ultra modern instruments and equipment at the factories as expert professionals meticulously guided them step by step through each process. The Virtual Industry Visits were facilitated by reputed companies like [[Nestle]], [[Johnson & Johnson]], [[ArcelorMittal]], [[UltraTech Cement]], [[Tata Sons|Tata Projects]], thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (India) and [[Thermax]]. | Techfest 2020-21 introduced a new event series known as the Virtual Industry Visits to engage the audience by giving them a virtual tour of India’s industrial megacentres through online platforms. More than 3500 participants got to experience a tour of the cutting edge manufacturing facilities and witness the ultra modern instruments and equipment at the factories as expert professionals meticulously guided them step by step through each process. Students and professionals alike participated in thousands to gain knowledge about the processes carried out in complex plants from Industry experts themselves. The Virtual Industry Visits were facilitated by reputed companies like [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes Benz]], [[Larsen & Toubro|Larsen and Toubro]], [[Dabur]], [[Reliance Industries|Reliance]], Bosch, [[Godrej Group|Godrej]], [[Nestle]], [[Johnson & Johnson]], [[ArcelorMittal]], [[UltraTech Cement]], [[Tata Sons|Tata Projects]], [[IndiGrid|Indigrid]], thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (India) and [[Thermax]]. | ||
Apart from the Industry Visits, Virtual Museum Visits to the [[Van Gogh Museum]], which houses the largest collection of [[Vincent van Gogh|Van Gogh]]'s paintings and drawings in the entire world and the Museum of natural sciences, USA, which has over 1.2 million visitors annually were also organised. | Apart from the Industry Visits, Virtual Museum Visits to the [[Van Gogh Museum]], which houses the largest collection of [[Vincent van Gogh|Van Gogh]]'s paintings and drawings in the entire world and the Museum of natural sciences, USA, which has over 1.2 million visitors annually were also organised. | ||
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* '''SSAP''' - Student Solar Ambassador Program conducted workshops across all states of India where over 1,25,000 students were trained to assemble their solar lamps and became Solar Ambassadors. This initiative also holds the Guinness World Record for the most number of LED lights lit simultaneously. | * '''SSAP''' - Student Solar Ambassador Program conducted workshops across all states of India where over 1,25,000 students were trained to assemble their solar lamps and became Solar Ambassadors. This initiative also holds the Guinness World Record for the most number of LED lights lit simultaneously. | ||
* '''SHE''' - Sanitary Health Education was a social initiative focused on emancipating the taboo of menstruation in India by conducting hygiene management sessions and distributing 200,000+ sanitary napkins in 25+ villages. | * '''SHE''' - Sanitary Health Education was a social initiative focused on emancipating the taboo of menstruation in India by conducting hygiene management sessions and distributing 200,000+ sanitary napkins in 25+ villages. | ||
The 25th edition of Techfest witnessed social initiatives like Drishti, Saksham, and Nidaan. Which had 50 myth-buster sessions spreading awareness about eye donation to 1,00,000 people & got 500 pledges signed in a single day under the initiative '''Drishti'''. Also, the initiative '''Saksham''' promoted the betterment of differently-abled people through 50 awareness sessions reaching 43,000 people and associating with 15 prominent NGOs under it. Moreover, the initiative '''Nidaan''' to spread awareness about the treatment of breast cancer by conducting 50 sessions and reaching 13,000 people in association with 10 NGOs | |||
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Techfest’s International Media Summit of 2020-21 was India's leading conference of acclaimed journalists and senior executives from all across the world.<ref>{{cite news|title=IIT Bombay Techfest's International Media Summit sees attendance from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/techfests-international-media-summit-sees-attendance-from-pulitzer-prize-winning-journalists-6336841.html|access-date=31 May 2021|newspaper=Mobey Control|date=12 January 2021}}</ref> At the International Media Summit, topics related to the fields of Journalism and Media were discussed, which are tied closely with technology and help develop a deeper understanding of this rapidly evolving domain. It featured stalwarts of the field like [[Paul Pringle]], [[Ravish Kumar]], [[Rajdeep Sardesai]], [[Farah Stockman]], and Michael Braga.<ref>{{cite news|title=IIT-Bombay Techfest Summit goes virtual, to host Pulitzer Prize awardees |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-bombay-techfest-goes-virtual-7091460/|access-date=31 May 2021|newspaper=Indian Express|date=4 December 2020}}</ref> | Techfest’s International Media Summit of 2020-21 was India's leading conference of acclaimed journalists and senior executives from all across the world.<ref>{{cite news|title=IIT Bombay Techfest's International Media Summit sees attendance from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/techfests-international-media-summit-sees-attendance-from-pulitzer-prize-winning-journalists-6336841.html|access-date=31 May 2021|newspaper=Mobey Control|date=12 January 2021}}</ref> At the International Media Summit, topics related to the fields of Journalism and Media were discussed, which are tied closely with technology and help develop a deeper understanding of this rapidly evolving domain. It featured stalwarts of the field like [[Paul Pringle]], [[Ravish Kumar]], [[Rajdeep Sardesai]], [[Farah Stockman]], and Michael Braga.<ref>{{cite news|title=IIT-Bombay Techfest Summit goes virtual, to host Pulitzer Prize awardees |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-bombay-techfest-goes-virtual-7091460/|access-date=31 May 2021|newspaper=Indian Express|date=4 December 2020}}</ref> | ||
Techfest 2021-2022 includes the first edition of the Fintech Summit, which primarily focuses on India’s Fintech Revolution, the future of money management, and reviewing banking and financial services post Covid-19. The International Fintech Summit is the ideal meeting place for facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue with power-packed networking opportunities among C-Level executives, leading industry experts, decision-makers, and policymakers from across the value chain to foster collaboration, discuss current challenges and business opportunities, develop market strategies, share knowledge and identify solutions aimed at shaping the future of Fintech. Many Fintech giants were featured like [[Viral Acharya|Viral V. Acharya]], Abhishek Kothari, Yashish Dahiya, Ruchir Swarup, Ganesh Rengaswamy, Priya Sharma, Arun Kumar, Samy Karim, Rajeev Agrawal, Vaibhav Garg. | |||
=== Workshops === | === Workshops === | ||
Workshops play an | Workshops play an essential role in fulfilling Techfest, IIT Bombay's vision of bringing the students face to face with the latest technology that is storming the world. These workshops are organized under expert guidance from various fields and are known to attract a lot of students owing to their repute and quality content. Techfest 2017-18 organized workshops in '''Google Android, Gesture Robotics, Automobile Mechanics, Financial Fitness, Underwater Robotics, [[White hat (computer security)|Ethical Hacking]], [[Internet of things|Internet of Things]], ArduinoBotix, [[Quadcopter]], All In Cloud, 6th sense Robotics & a lot more'''. | ||
In the 25th edition of Techfest, there were workshops on '''Solarizer, [[Python (programming language)|Python Programming]], [[Artificial intelligence|Artificial Intelligence]], [[Machine learning|Machine Learning]], Data Analytics, Automobile, Android Development, Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, [[Web development|Web Development]], [[Amazon Web Services]], [[Nanotechnology]], Sixth Sense Technology, Embedded Systems, [[Deep learning|Deep Learning]]'''. Over the past few years, workshops in Techfest, IIT Bombay, provide an enriching experience to participants & connected with the most effective and tangible reform movement in high education. Apart from the workshops, Techfest also organizes WinTech Project by Dr. Saurabh Kwatra. | |||
=== Virtual Ed-Conclave === | |||
Techfest 2021-22 kick-started a new pan India initiative, namely Virtual Ed-Conclave. This two-day conclave consisted of 16 keynote sessions followed by Q&A from renowned professors, Deans, and Head of Department from prominent IITs. This event aimed to make freshly JEE qualified students aware of the different departments IITs offer, helping them make an informed decision in choosing their technical stream. The first edition of Ed-Conclave concluded successfully with a reach of over 40,000 students nationwide. | |||
Speakers at the first edition of the Virtual Ed-Conclave include: | |||
* Prof. Chebrolu (Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay) | |||
* Prof. Rajesh Zele (Pofessor of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay.) | |||
* Prof. Arghya Deb (Associate Dean (Infrastructure), IIT Kharagpur and Professor of Civil Engineering) | |||
* Prof. Shantanu Roy (Dean Academics, IIT Delhi and Professor of Chemical Engineering) | |||
* Prof. Ravi Kumar NV (Head of the Department, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering at IIT Madras) | |||
* Prof. Amit Agrawal (Dean International Affairs, IIT Bombay and Institute chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering) | |||
* Prof. Ameeya K. Nayak (Associate Professor of Mathematics, IIT Roorkee) | |||
* Prof. VC Srivastava (Head of the Department, Chemical Engineering at IIT Roorkee) | |||
* Prof. SK Mathur (Associate Professor of Economics at IIT Kanpur) | |||
* Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda (Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi) | |||
* Prof. Deepankar Choudhary (Head of the Department, Civil Engineering at IIT Bombay | Organising Vice-Chairman, JEE-Advanced 2015 and Founding Member, JOSAA) | |||
* Prof. Sanjeeva Srivastava (Professor of Biosciences and Bioengineering at IIT Bombay) | |||
* Prof. Nagarajan R (Head of the Department, Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras) | |||
* Prof. Suhas Joshi (Dean Alumni and Corporate Relations, IIT Bombay and Rahul Bajaj Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering) | |||
* Prof. Dipanwita Roy (Head of the Department, Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kharagpur) | |||
* Prof. Surjya K Pal (Associate Dean (Alumni Affairs), IIT Kharagpur and Professor of Mechanical Engineering) | |||
== Associates and Partners == | == Associates and Partners == | ||
Techfest receives extensive coverage in print, television, digital as well as online media. Techfest has had [[Hindustan Times]], [[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]], [[Times of India]], [[The Indian Express|Indian Express]], [[Maharashtra Times]], [[Navbharat Times]], [[CNBC Awaaz|CNBC]], [[Times Internet]], [[Discovery Channel]], [[RTL Group|Big RTL Thrill]], [[India Today]], [[Big CBS Prime]], [[Red FM 93.5|93.5 RED FM]] and [[BIG FM 92.7|92.7 BIG FM]] as its media partners. In the past, consulates and embassies of [[Italy]], [[Netherlands]], [[Israel]], [[Germany]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Hungary]], [[South Korea]], [[France]], [[Spain]], [[Canada]] and [[Indonesia]] have supported Techfest in its endeavours. In terms of industrial and corporate associations, Techfest receives sponsorship from a wide range of sectors such as Telecom, PSUs, Banking, FMCG, Automobile, Electronics. Techfest has associated with top firms such as Amazon Prime Video, [[Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Reliance Jio tests 4G network, Jio Television at IIT Mumbai Techfest|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-tests-4g-network-jio-television-at-iit-mumbai-techfest-467402|access-date=28 April 2015|publisher=NDTV|date=6 January 2015}} {{verify source |date=September 2019 |reason=This ref was deleted Special:Diff/896103464 by a bug in VisualEditor and later restored by a bot from the original cite located at Special:Permalink/896101010 cite #52 - verify the cite is accurate and delete this template. [[User:GreenC bot/Job 18]]}}</ref> which had the national launch of its 4G Free Wifi in Techfest 2014, Google, [[Microsoft]], [[Intel]], [[Larsen & Toubro]], [[GE]], [[IBM]], [[NTPC Limited|NTPC]], [[Pepsi]]Co, [[Nestlé|Nestl]]é, [[RuPay]], [[Western Digital|WD]] and many more such sponsors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Techfest Sponsors|url=http://www.techfest.org/sponsors|access-date=28 April 2015}} {{verify source |date=September 2019 |reason=This ref was deleted Special:Diff/896103464 by a bug in VisualEditor and later restored by a bot from the original cite located at Special:Permalink/896101010 cite #53 - verify the cite is accurate and delete this template. [[User:GreenC bot/Job 18]]}}</ref> Organisations such as [[German Academic Exchange Service|DAAD]], [[Alliance Francaise|Alliance Française]], [[British Council]], [[Goethe Institute]], German Centre for Research and Innovation, [[Polish Institute of International Affairs|Polish Institute]], [[Swissnex]] and India-Sri Lanka Foundation have also partnered with Techfest for the promotion of Science and Technology, education and cultural exchange. Social initiatives of Techfest have received the support of esteemed NGOs such as CRY, Smile Foundation, Khushi Life Learning, Befrienders India, Pratham, Muktangan, Suicide Prevention India Foundation, Garbage Concern Welfare Society, Indian Cancer Society, | Techfest receives extensive coverage in print, television, digital as well as online media. Techfest has had [[Hindustan Times]], [[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]], [[Times of India]], [[The Indian Express|Indian Express]], [[Maharashtra Times]], [[Navbharat Times]], [[CNBC Awaaz|CNBC]], [[Times Internet]], [[Discovery Channel]], [[RTL Group|Big RTL Thrill]], [[India Today]], [[Big CBS Prime]], [[Red FM 93.5|93.5 RED FM]] and [[BIG FM 92.7|92.7 BIG FM]] as its media partners. In the past, consulates and embassies of [[Italy]], [[Netherlands]], [[Israel]], [[Germany]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Hungary]], [[South Korea]], [[France]], [[Spain]], [[Canada]] and [[Indonesia]] have supported Techfest in its endeavours. In terms of industrial and corporate associations, Techfest receives sponsorship from a wide range of sectors such as Telecom, PSUs, Banking, Crypto, Fintech, FMCG, Automobile, Electronics. Techfest has associated with top firms such as Amazon Prime Video, [[Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Reliance Jio tests 4G network, Jio Television at IIT Mumbai Techfest|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-tests-4g-network-jio-television-at-iit-mumbai-techfest-467402|access-date=28 April 2015|publisher=NDTV|date=6 January 2015}} {{verify source |date=September 2019 |reason=This ref was deleted Special:Diff/896103464 by a bug in VisualEditor and later restored by a bot from the original cite located at Special:Permalink/896101010 cite #52 - verify the cite is accurate and delete this template. [[User:GreenC bot/Job 18]]}}</ref> which had the national launch of its 4G Free Wifi in Techfest 2014, Google, [[Microsoft]], [[Intel]], [[Larsen & Toubro]], [[GE]], [[IBM]], [[NTPC Limited|NTPC]], [[Pepsi]]Co, [[Nestlé|Nestl]]é, [[RuPay]], [[Western Digital|WD]] and many more such sponsors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Techfest Sponsors|url=http://www.techfest.org/sponsors|access-date=28 April 2015}} {{verify source |date=September 2019 |reason=This ref was deleted Special:Diff/896103464 by a bug in VisualEditor and later restored by a bot from the original cite located at Special:Permalink/896101010 cite #53 - verify the cite is accurate and delete this template. [[User:GreenC bot/Job 18]]}}</ref> Organisations such as [[German Academic Exchange Service|DAAD]], [[Alliance Francaise|Alliance Française]], [[British Council]], [[Goethe Institute]], German Centre for Research and Innovation, [[Polish Institute of International Affairs|Polish Institute]], [[Swissnex]] and India-Sri Lanka Foundation have also partnered with Techfest for the promotion of Science and Technology, education and cultural exchange. Social initiatives of Techfest have received the support of esteemed NGOs such as CRY, Smile Foundation, Khushi Life Learning, Befrienders India, Pratham, Muktangan, Suicide Prevention India Foundation, Garbage Concern Welfare Society, Indian Cancer Society, Laadli, Akshara <ref>{{cite news|title=IIT Bombay's Techfest to kick off tomorrow |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/iit-bombay-s-techfest-to-kick-off-tomorrow-115010100476_1.html|access-date=26 April 2015|newspaper=Business Standard (Mumbai)|date=1 January 2015}} {{verify source |date=September 2019 |reason=This ref was deleted Special:Diff/896103464 by a bug in VisualEditor and later restored by a bot from the original cite located at Special:Permalink/896101010 cite #24 - verify the cite is accurate and delete this template. [[User:GreenC bot/Job 18]]}}</ref> and The Candle Project. With a diverse participation, Techfest is a very good place for engaging and interacting with the youth of the country.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sponsors shower '1 cr on IIT-B's Techfest|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai/sponsors-shower-1-cr-on-iit-b-s-techfest/article1-651317.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205183744/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai/Sponsors-shower-1-cr-on-IIT-B-s-Techfest/Article1-651317.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 February 2011|access-date=20 May 2014|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=17 January 2011}}</ref> | ||
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