Date: May 16, 2025, Venue: Incubation center

Number of Attendees: 50 Participants

Event Overview

INCUFEST 2025 was a one-day entrepreneurial and marketing challenge organized to foster essential business skills among students. The event was crafted to promote innovation, communication, problem-solving, and leadership through a mix of engaging simulations and creative exercises. It provided a practical and energetic environment for participants to explore real-world business challenges.

Event Agenda

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address: The event commenced with a formal welcome, setting the tone for a day of innovation and interaction.

MOC – Chithsuki CV ,4th Sem, Dept of CSE

Speaker Talk: Dr. Hrishikesh, CEO-GSSSTBIF:  Insights on Entrepreneurship: A motivational session where speakers shared valuable insights into the entrepreneurial journey.

Mafia Marketing Challenge: A fun and creative challenge where teams developed marketing strategies for unconventional products.

Small Talk – Business Communication Session: A concise and interactive session focusing on effective business communication.

Lunch Break & Networking Session: Participants connected informally over lunch, building networks and exchanging ideas.

Ad Mad Show: A lively segment where teams created and presented imaginative advertisements.

What’s Inside an Entrepreneur’s Mind? An interactive session designed to delve into the entrepreneurial mindset.

Closing Remarks & Certificate Distribution: Feedback, recognition, and distribution of certificates.

Judging Panel:

Mr. Rishikesh – CEO, GSSSTBIF

Mr. Vivek Bharadwaj – Manager, GSSSTBIF

Both judges provided valuable insights and appreciated the participants’ innovative approaches and enthusiasm.

Key Highlights

• Real-world business simulations encouraged practical thinking
• Team-based marketing and pitching challenges enhanced collaboration
• Sessions promoted communication, creativity, and confidence
• Participants gained insights into entrepreneurship in an engaging manner

Conclusion

INCUFEST 2025 was a vibrant success, igniting entrepreneurial spirit and marketing acumen among all attendees. The event achieved its goals of empowering students with the tools to navigate real-world business scenarios and build leadership qualities. Gratitude is extended to all speakers, organizers, and participants for contributing to an enriching and memorable experience.