The Manipal Conclave, 2013, took place on Thursday, the 17th of October, 2013. For the first time, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal , introduced a formal colloquium as part of its four-day annual, national-level technical festival, TechTatva.
The Manipal Conclave included, in its first stage, speeches from two distinguished alumni of Manipal Institute of Technology, Mr. Glenville Da Silva and Mr. Chendil Kumar. While Mr. Da Silva spoke about change and gave sound career advice to the attendees, Mr. Kumar complemented him perfectly with suggestions on how the infusion of a little humor can make a huge difference, both in the workplace, and in life.
After a break for refreshments and interaction with the two speakers, the second leg of the program commenced. This part of the event comprised a debate on whether technology has improved the quality of life, with T.V. Mohandas Pai speaking for the motion, and Prof. Sundar Sarukkai speaking against it. After the statement of views and counter-views, the audience was given a chance to pose questions to the speakers. The interaction session proceeded with enthusiasm, and the speakers responded with gusto.
The last part of the event, however, is possibly what sets The Manipal Conclave apart from its counterparts. The last leg consisted of a series of lightning talks by students of the institute on various topics, such as: the correlation between the arts and the sciences, education and the changes it deserves, and the “two Indias” theory. These students were selected after a serious of intensive selection rounds prior to the event, and gave students with ideas to offer a forum to present them in.
On conclusion of the lightning talks, Mr. Da Silva and Mr. Kumar presented certificates to the five students, and praised their passion and interest in important, philosophical questions, before leaving attendees with an invaluable parting note.
The Manipal Conclave concluded with the Vote of Thanks by the Convener of TechTatva ’13, and a promise to return next year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.V._Mohandas_Pai
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