Over 4,500 students participate in technical symposium at KITSW

KITS, Warangal, Principal K. Ashoka Reddy addressing the inaugural function of the tech fest on the campus on Friday.

More than 4,500 students participated in various technical events and activities organised as part of SUMSHODHINI’26, a two-day national-level student technical symposium held at Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science, Warangal (KITSW).

Addressing the gathering during the valedictory ceremony on Saturday, KITSW principal K. Ashoka Reddy said the symposium, organised under the theme ‘Beyond Conventional Thinking,’ provided a platform for students to demonstrate their technical knowledge, creativity and innovative skills.

Dean of Student Affairs and symposium convener K. Sridhar said the two-day event featured 12 technical workshops, a treasure hunt and more than 50 competitions and activities. He urged students to focus on innovation, incubation, research and entrepreneurship to improve their technical capabilities, industry readiness and employment prospects.

Earlier, inaugurating the symposium on October 29, TGNPDCL CMD Karnati Varun Reddy encouraged students to pursue innovative ideas and start-ups while emphasising the importance of critical thinking, professional values and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) regional head, Academic Alliances Hyderabad, and KITSW alumnus Richard King Chatragadda stressed the importance of problem-solving abilities and practical skills in building successful careers.