HKN Founders Day 2025 – Project Expo: ELEVORA

From Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai

October 7th, 2025

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HKN Founders Day 2025

Project Expo: ELEVORA – Elevating Ideas to Real-World Impact

OBJECTIVE

The main objective of the Project Expo was to provide a stage for students to present their innovative ideas and practical projects. The event aimed to encourage creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among participants while celebrating the founding principles of IEEE-HKN.

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Project Expo: ELEVORA was organized on 7th October 2025 at Newton Hall (Incubation Centre), Sri Sairam Engineering College, as part of the HKN Founders Day Celebration 2025. The event brought together aspiring innovators from different departments to showcase their creative projects and prototypes.

The session commenced at 1:30 PM with enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members. A distinguished panel of judges—Dr. B. Priya (CSE, SEC), Mr. A. Ponshanmugakumar (Mechanical Engg., SSIT), and Dr. R. Prabavathi (IT, SSIT)—evaluated the projects based on innovation, feasibility, and societal impact.

Project Expo ELEVORA - Project Showcase

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

- Students applied engineering concepts to real-world problems through innovative projects.
- Provided a collaborative platform for sharing ideas across departments.
- Participants gained valuable experience in presenting and defending their projects before expert judges.
- Expert feedback helped students understand improvement areas and refine their innovations.
- Strengthened the culture of innovation and technical excellence within the IEEE-HKN community.

Judges Evaluating Projects

PARTICIPANTS' FEEDBACK

Participants shared that the event was well-organized and provided valuable learning experiences. They appreciated the constructive feedback and suggestions from the experienced jury members. Most participants expressed that the session was engaging, neatly planned, and overall a great experience that motivated them to continue pursuing innovative solutions.

Participants Presenting Projects

CONCLUSION

The Project Expo: ELEVORA successfully celebrated innovation, teamwork, and creativity among young engineers as part of the HKN Founders Day Celebration 2025. The event inspired students to elevate their ideas into impactful real-world solutions. The active involvement of judges, participants, and volunteers made the event a memorable and enriching experience, reinforcing IEEE-HKN's commitment to fostering technical excellence and innovation.