Sahyadri Engg. College-Synergia 2024 Concludes with Innovation, Inspiration and Industry Insights…

Mangaluru, November 9, 2024: Day three of Synergia 2024 at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management concluded with a remarkable lineup of events, including an exhilarating HackNight Hackathon, an inspiring panel discussion, and a grand valedictory ceremony.

The HackNight Hackathon, organized by the Sahyadri Open Source Community (SOSC), drew a diverse range of participants, with women representing 40% of the teams. Mentorship from top industry professionals—including Amrth Shenava (Flashmates), Abhishek Poojary and Jaison Dias (Niveus Solutions), Anish Shobith P S and Athul Ariga (Illumifin Bangalore), and Samrath Sudesh Acharya (KPMG)—provided participants with critical support in coding and project development. The projects were assessed by a panel of judges, featuring Pranav Durai (Stanford University), Mahesh Nayak U (Tiny Prism Labs), and Sankarasubbu A (Infosys), whose constructive feedback guided participants toward new technological advancements.

A key feature of the day was an insightful panel discussion led by Sahyadri CEO Mr. Johnson. The distinguished panel included Mr. Govindraj, a leader in space exploration; Ms. Padma Sri Alva, Director at MResults; Mr. Srikanth Arimanithaya from Machani Group; and Mr. Sumith Chauhan from Mphasis Foundation. Students received valuable perspectives on space exploration, leadership, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility, with each panelist sharing their expertise and experience.

The event concluded with a valedictory ceremony that celebrated the achievements of the participants. Mr. Govindraj highlighted India’s upcoming space missions—including Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, and the Venus mission—encouraging students to contribute to the country’s space endeavors. Ms. Padma Sri Alva urged students to think big and lead with purpose, while Mr. Srikanth Arimanithaya and Mr. Sumith Chauhan inspired them with insights on entrepreneurship and social impact. International perspectives on leadership were offered by Mr. Santosh Rodriguez.

Prizes were distributed by CEO Mr. Johnson, who thanked Mphasis Foundation and event sponsors for their support. Outstanding projects from various regions were recognized, with special commendation for exceptional contributions.

Synergia 2024 was a celebration of talent and innovation, with Sahyadri College encouraging participants to continue refining their projects, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to fostering technological advancement.