IIT Kanpur Set To Host Sankalan'24, Civil Engineering Conclave on Jan 27 and 28
IIT Kanpur is set to organize "Sankalan," a national-level civil engineering conclave. The two-day event, scheduled to commence on January 27, will be organised by the student-led Society of Civil Engineers (SoCE) within the department. Get details here
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is set to host the national-level civil engineering conclave, "Sankalan," on its campus. The two-day event, organized by the Society of Civil Engineers (SoCE), a student-run society within the department, is scheduled to commence on January 27., 2024. The goal of IIT Kanpur's Sankalan’24 is to position itself as a focal point for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration in the field of civil engineering.
The conclave features various competitions addressing real-life challenges, including the spaghetti bridge design challenge, optimizing water resources for sustainable agriculture, remote satellite design challenge, and crack detection–image classification challenge using machine learning.
Participants are encouraged to compete and present their innovative solutions, with the opportunity to win prizes upto Rs 1 lakh. This provides a platform for individuals to engage in practical problem-solving and demonstrate their creativity in addressing pressing issues through these diverse challenges.
Activities at IIT Kanpur's National Conclave
Not only the workshops, competitions, and lectures, Sankalan'24 will also host exhibitions, informal networking events, and a chance to explore the IIT Kanpur campus. Check activities below:
- Workshops on modern methodologies in structural design, geotechnical engineering, etc
- Lectures by industry leaders on civil engineering topics
- Real-world problem-solving competitions
- Exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in civil engineering.
- Networking events and exploration of IIT Kanpur campus
IIT Kanpur said, “Sankalan'24 promises an immersive experience with interactive workshops, lectures by industry leaders, competitions addressing real-world challenges, and ample networking opportunities.” Priyanka Ghosh, head of the civil engineering department, IIT Kanpur, said: “Sankalan'24 will provide diverse opportunities for knowledge exchange and immersive experiences. We aim to facilitate cross-over of ideas, champion collaborative innovation, and showcase emerging career opportunities."
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