India : Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (CAIAS) successfully organized TECHNOVANZA’26 – A National Level IT Fest on 28th October 2026, organized by the Department of Computer Science and Applications in association with the Int-Elegance Club. The fest aimed to provide a platform for students to showcase their technical skills, creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Hanumanthappa M, Senior Professor and Chairman, Department of Computer Science and Applications, Bangalore University, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The inauguration was honoured by Rev. Fr. Dr. Antony Davis CMI, Principal; Dr. K M Vinay Kumar, Vice Principal; Rev. Fr. Dr. Linto Thomas CMI, Joint Director – Student Affairs; Rev. Fr. Vigil Davis CMI, Joint Director – Administration; and Mr. M. Ramesh Babu, Head of the Department.
The fest featured 15 events, conducted across two days in online and offline formats. Two events, Paper Presentation and Poster Making, were conducted online on 27th October, while the remaining 13 events were conducted offline on 28th October. It witnessed an impressive response with 430+ registrations from over 24+ colleges. Adding an international dimension, a student from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, participated in the Paper Presentation event.
Ms. Priya Suresh (BCA Batch 2020–2023), an University 4th Rank and currently working as a Software Development Engineer at Extrieve Technologies Pvt. Ltd., was invited as a judge for the Prompt Wars event. Her presence added value to the event, and it was a proud moment to welcome an alumna who has made notable achievements in her academic and professional journey.
The fest witnessed enthusiastic participation and healthy competition, providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their talents beyond the classroom. The successful conduct of TECHNOVANZA’26 was made possible through the support of the management, institutional leadership, faculty members, coordinators, student office bearers, and volunteers. The event concluded on a successful note, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the spirit of technological excellence.
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