Make Way for Techfest 2012

Updated on: Friday, December 16, 2011

Techfest 2012 is here! IIT-Bombay will host the 15th edition of its annual science and technology festival Techfest from 6-8 January, 2012. Since its inception in 1998, it has grown to become Asias largest science festival and has been patronised by the UNESCO in its endeavour of spreading science and technology to the masses.

This edition would be witness to some of the most renowned lecturers, state of the art exhibits, exciting competitions, adrenaline rushing night shows and highly entertaining on the spot activities.

The lecture series at Techfest will host stalwarts like Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (Noble laureate 2009), Karlheinz Branderburg (Founder, MP3), David Griffiths (world renowned author) amongst many other noted personalities.

Keeping with its tradition of showcasing cutting edge technology from all over the world, exhibitions at Techfest would display 35 international exhibits from over 12 countries like USA, UK, Denmark, France, Germany etc. All the established research centres of the world like MIT Media Labs, Aldebaran Robotics, Disney Research aim to give the visitors a highly enriching experience

With competitions ranging from the raging robots in Robowars to IC Car Racing- Full Throttle to the aero modelling competition, Techfest provides the opportunity for the participants from all genres to compete with their counterparts.

Even if you are not a geek, the fest has lots of activities to ensure you have a memorable day out. Laser tag, Gaming Zone, Super Bike Expo, Amazing Race, Poker Championship, Junkyard wars and still- to- be launched installations to name a few.

After a hard days work at Techfest, lots of entertainment beckons the visitors. With shows like Copenhagen Drummers (Winners of Denmarks Got Talent), Real-time light painting Lichtfactor, thrilling stunts by Apex parkour, they would be witness to shows that would uniquely integrate entertainment and technology.

To catch up with all these, you just need to remember these:

Dates: 6-8 January, 2012

Venue: IIT-Bombay

Website: www.techfest.org
Courtesy: Myeducationtimes.com

Times of India

Make Way for Techfest 2012

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