The first alumni meet was organised by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar from April 14 to 16 at Argul in the city. The institute welcomed all passed-out graduates, who got a feel of their own new permanent campus at the foothills of the majestic Barunei hills.
The meet was graced by around 50 alumni ranging across various batches from BTech, MTech and PhD. The three-day long extravaganza started traditionally with the lighting of lamp by director of the institute Prof RV Rajakumar and other officials. Rajakumar and the Dean of Alumni Affairs and International Relations Prof Swarup Kumar Mahapatra welcomed the alumni and called for greater participation for the development of the institute as many hold positions of responsibility in various organizations.
later, the alumni were taken for a campus tour which highlighted the recent developments in the college infrastructure. It also focused on visits to various schools and academic departments.
The evening witnessed a panel discussion among the alumni, professors and PrasenjeethPati, Founder of Afixi Technology and Rajendra Kumar Senapati, Director HR, OPTCl. A Food Fest was organised in the campus. A scintillating cultural programme followed.
Ashwini Nanda, CEO, HP links and NN Rao, CEO, SDI, Bhubaneswar along with other alumni were the panellists for yet another enlightening panel discussion on the topic “Industry-academia relations” held on the second. A trip to the famous Konark temple was also organised for the alumni. On the third day, a farewell programme was organised.