The Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) and the University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata, successfully hosted Innovación 2025, one of India’s premier techno-management festivals. Organized in collaboration with SMART Society, USA, and the Rotary Club of Salt Lake Silicon Valley, this landmark event brought together global innovators, industry leaders, and academic pioneers to showcase cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurship.
Innovación 2025 witnessed unprecedented participation from top institutions in India—including IITs, NITs, JU, IIEST—as well as universities from the USA, UK, Romania, Portugal, Russia, Nepal, Australia, Canada, and more. With over 150 groundbreaking projects and 100 technical posters, the festival reaffirmed IEM-UEM’s role as a global hub for innovation, research, and industry collaboration.
The festival was graced by renowned industry experts and academic leaders, including Manjit Nayak, Director, STPI Kolkata & Eastern India; Abhijit Pal, Vice President, Tech Mahindra; Indranil Mitra, Partner, Data & Analytics, PwC; Sanjay Kumar Das, Joint Secretary, Govt. of West Bengal; Sankar Ghosh, Technology Solutions Lead, Accenture; Prof. Banani Chakrabarti, President, IEM-UEM Group; Prof. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Director, IEM-UEM Group
Reflecting on the event’s success, Prof. Banani Chakrabarti, President, IEM-UEM Group, remarked, “Innovación 2025 is a testament to our commitment in promoting young innovators. We take pride in providing a platform that transforms ideas into impactful solutions.”
The festival featured a spectacular fusion of robotics, AI, gaming, and business innovation. Some of the most innovative projects featured at Innovación 2025 included Waste Oil Recycler, Refreshable Braille Display, Quantum Leap, AI-Powered Smart Helmet, Autonomous Agricultural Drone and many more.
Prof. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Director, IEM-UEM Group, emphasized, “Innovación has consistently evolved into a world-class festival, drawing participation from top-tier institutions and industry professionals. The enthusiasm and creativity showcased here reaffirm our commitment to nurturing future leaders in technology and management.”
“Innovación is more than a festival; it is a catalyst for transformative ideas,” said Prof. Prabir Kumar Das, HOD, Basic Science and Humanities & Faculty Head, Innovación 2025. “The projects showcased this year have real-world potential to revolutionize industries.”
Concluding on March 9, Innovación 2025 leaves behind a legacy of technological excellence, creative problem-solving, and global collaboration. With an annual footfall surpassing 10,000 attendees, a network spanning over 100 institutions, and global outreach across 15+ countries, IEM-UEM Group continues to redefine excellence in education, research, and industry collaborations.
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