Theme: Celestia

Our theme for this year is ‘Celestia’ which is of Latin origin and pertains to the heavenly richness and grandiose possibilities of the world above.The vastness of the cosmic realm is an analogy to the limitless ideas spread across various galaxies.
As a powerful symbol of resilience and ambition, it serves as a reminder that the universe is boundless and full of possibilities, waiting to be explored by those who strive for the extraordinary against all odds.

ESB-2 Big Seminar Hall
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, MSR College Road
MS Ramaiah Nagar, Mathikere
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560054
India

Ivan Rodrigues

Ivan Rodrigues is a versatile artist hailing from Karnataka with a rich and diverse background in theater, film, and television. From script to stage, Ivan lights up the screen with his unparalleled talent, which was seen in movies such as in Uri:The Surgical Strike, Dil Dhadakne Do, and The Family Man. His contributions extend beyond acting, as he excels as a director, writer, and voice-over artist, enriching the entertainment industry with his creativity and authenticity.

Nidhi Nahata

Nidhi Nahata is a trained Psychologist, Entrepreneur, Public speaker and a certified Lifestyle coach. Motivated by an intention of revolutionizing the hospitality industry by serving authentic food, she founded ‘Justbe by Nidhi Nahata’, India’s first whole food plant based Eatery and Wellness Centre. Over the past few years she has earned multiple awards for her contributions to the revolutionary shift towards conscious and mindful eating.

Pankaj Advani

Pankaj Advani, also known as the ‘Prince of Pune’ is a professional billiards and snooker player representing India for over 2 decades. He is a 27-time International Billiards and Snooker World Champion. He was the youngest player to become national champion at age 17. His remarkable skills have earned him 17 crowns in Billiards and 8 IBSF World Titles in Snooker. He is also the only player in the world to win Asian and World Titles in all formats of billiards and snooker.

Raghothama Raghavendran

Raghothama Raghavendran, a highly admired and captivating singer is known for his vocal style that effortlessly captures the depth, emotion and resonance in his voice. His journey of music began in the early days of college when he made it to the finals of ‘Nightingale of Bangalore’ held by Surana College and has since been excelling on various social platforms.

Sathya Sankaran

Sathya Sankaran is a distinguished urban communicator and entrepreneur. Being immensely passionate about the environment, his work focuses on clean energy and transport solutions as the CEO of his company, ‘WattsNext’. He is also the host of an extremely informative and enthralling podcast, ‘OoruLabs’, which covers trending news in the area of urban issues. He has spent more than a decade of his life on civic activism in pursuit of the sustainable vision he has for his hometown, Bengaluru. He is a recipient of numerous awards such as the Volvo Innovation Award. Known as the ‘Bicycle Mayor of Bengaluru’, he has worked with the government to promote cycling as a desirable commute option for the urban population. His contributions to the society are a testament to his determination to building a sustainable future.

Shivani Konandur

Shivani Konandur is a pioneering engineer at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), specialized as Deputy Director of Centre Communication Area with more than 30 years of dedicated service. She has been a driving force behind several groundbreaking projects, contributing significantly to India's prowess in space exploration. She has ultimately played a key role in supporting all LEO missions and deep space missions of Chandrayaan 1, 2 and 3.