23/08/2025
The grand inaugural ceremony of IDEATHON 2025 was held on 23rd August 2025 at Senate Hall, VTU Campus, Belagavi, bringing together distinguished dignitaries, faculty, and students for a vibrant start to this innovative journey.
The program began with a soulful invocation rendered by Ms. Amruta Patrot, B.Tech student from the Dept. of ECE, VTU, followed by the Welcome Address by Dr. Meghana Kulkarni, Chairperson, Dept. of ECE, who highlighted the significance of such platforms in nurturing young innovators and fostering a culture of research-driven problem-solving.
The dignitaries proceeded with the Lighting of the Lamp, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge, and the release of the official Proceedings of IDEATHON 2025.
Dr. Parameshachari B.D., Chair, IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter, shared an Insight into IDEATHON 2025, underlining how this initiative is shaping the future of engineering students by promoting critical thinking, creativity, and industry readiness.
Ms. Aishwarya N. Payannavar, Asst. Professor, Dept. of ECE, VTU, introduced the Chief Guest, Dr. Tin Phone Kyaw, President, IEEE Myanmar Subsection, who was then felicitated by the dignitaries.
In his Inaugural Address, Dr. Tin Phone Kyaw emphasized the importance of cross-border collaborations in innovation. He encouraged students to leverage the global IEEE platform to bring transformative ideas to life and stressed that ideathons play a pivotal role in connecting academia with real-world challenges.
Dr. B.E. Rangaswamy, Registrar, VTU, in his address, appreciated the organizing team for creating a platform that empowers students to take bold steps toward technological innovations and highlighted the university’s commitment to supporting such initiatives.
Dr. T.N. Sreenivasa, Registrar (Evaluation), VTU, spoke on the importance of aligning student projects with societal needs. He inspired participants to not just innovate but also ensure that their ideas are impactful and sustainable in the long run.
Representing IEEE Bangalore Section, Dr. Chengappa M.R., Vice Chair (TA) & Academic Senate Member, VTU Belagavi, addressed the gathering, stressing the need for research collaborations between academia and industry. He urged participants to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to innovation and make meaningful contributions to technology.
The dignitaries were honored with IEEE mementos as a token of appreciation for their contributions.
Finally, the Vote of Thanks was proposed by Prof. Abhishek Deshmukh, Chair, IEEE NKSS, KLS GIT, Belagavi, who acknowledged the efforts of organizers, speakers, and participants in making IDEATHON 2025 possible.
The event was seamlessly anchored by Ms. Shrutika Nakadi, Asst. Professor, Dept. of ECE, VTU Belagavi, who served as the Master of Ceremony. With her poised and engaging presentation, she ensured a smooth flow of the program while keeping the audience connected throughout.
The ceremony concluded with a group photo session, capturing the spirit of collaboration and innovation that IDEATHON 2025 stands for.
