S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Kanpur will soon turn centre of attraction when Sankalan 24 will be conducted. This is a national level Civil Engineering Conclave.
Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur will be hosting the program from 27 to 28 January 2024.
The event is being organized by the department’s student-run society, the Society of Civil Engineers (SoCE).
Aim of the event Sankalan is to establish itself as a central hub for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration in civil engineering.
Aim of event at IIT Kanpur
Sankalan 24 has an aims of providing a platform for fostering knowledge exchange, hands-on learning, and collaboration within the civil engineering domain.
It promises an immersive experience through interactive workshops, lectures by industry leaders, competitions addressing real-world challenges, and networking opportunities, say sources from IIT Kanpur.
Participants in the conclave at IIT Kanpur can get a chance to garner insights into the latest methodologies shaping the future of civil engineering.
Features
The program comprises workshops providing hands-on exposure to modern methodologies shaping everything from structural design to geotechnical engineering, say sources from IIT Kanpur.
Well-Known experts from across India will share insights on civil engineering’s pivotal role in building resilient and sustainable societies via engaging speaker sessions.
Competitions
The event will have some contests too. They are Spaghetti Bridge Design Challenge, Optimizing Water Resources for Sustainable Agriculture, Remote Satellite Design Challenge and Crack Detection–Image Classification Challenge using Machine Learning which addresses real-life problems.
Participants will have the opportunity to creatively showcase their solutions with a chance to win prizes exceeding Rs. 1 lakh.
Opportunities
Prof. Priyanka Ghosh, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur said the inaugural edition of Sankalan is designed to assemble a diverse range of opportunities for knowledge exchange and immersive experiences in the realm of civil engineering for students, researchers and professionals.
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The event will facilitate a cross-over of ideas, champion collaborative innovation, and highlight emerging career opportunities, said Prof Priyanka.
‘We look forward to hosting civil engineering enthusiasts from all over India to the event that puts the spotlight on how civil engineering tackles global challenges and fosters innovation.’
Experience
Sankalan’24 promises an unforgettable experience against the backdrop of IIT Kanpur’s leading facilities.
The attendees can look forward to exciting exhibitions, informal networking events, and exploring the vibrant IIT Kanpur campus.
Sankalan aims to inspire the civil engineering community and shape the future trajectory of infrastructure development, say sources from IIT Kanpur.
Interested students, academicians and professionals can register for the event at https://sankalaniitk.in/.
About IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was established in 1959 and declared to be to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament.
IIT Kanpur is best known for the highest standard of its education in science and engineering and seminal R&D contributions over the years.
The institute has a sprawling lush green campus spread over 1055 acres with large pool of academic and research resources.
They are spanning across 19 departments, 25 centers and 3 interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with more than 570 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students.