The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani recently hosted the 32nd edition of the annual technical festival — Apogee at BITS Pilani campus. On March 29, which is marked as the Golden Jubilee Celebrations at BITS Pilani, the inauguration of the new academic block saw the presence of Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla, founder, Member of Board of Governors, BK Birla and Sarala.
There was a spectacular display of fireworks, laser show and 3D exhibition at the night of the inaugural. Other dignitaries included Cl Dhamejani, director, Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Dr Walter lewin, astrophysicist, MIT, US, along with prof G Raghurama, director, Pilani campus.
With over 650 outstation participants from 260 colleges across the country and another 2000 online participants, this year’s Apogee is one of the highest participated technical festivals in the country. Think Again Speaker’s Conclave saw distinguished speakers from all walks of life. The five-day event saw design competitions, paper and project presentations, robot displays, workshops on telescope making, cyber-forensics, film making etc.