Bengaluru, 31 January 2025: Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, hosted Turinger 2025, a grand three-day celebration of technology, innovation, and discovery. Organized by the MITB ACM Student Chapter, the event took place from January 17 to 19, 2025, and brought together a diverse group of students, researchers, industry leaders, and academicians. This unique platform celebrated cutting-edge technological advancements and fostered intellectual exchange among participants.
Turinger 2025 was much more than a technical event; it embodied the spirit of collaboration and innovation. With a meticulously curated lineup of talks, workshops, and competitions, the event drew participation from over 20 institutions across the country. It featured distinguished speakers such as Dr. Meena Mahajan from the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, and Dr. Yogesh Simmhan, an ACM Distinguished Member and Associate Professor at IISc Bengaluru. The inaugural session set the tone for the event with Chief Guest Mr. Rakesh Tergundi, CEO and Co-Founder of Jini Commerce, Bengaluru, and Guest of Honor Dr. Meena Mahajan. Dr. Mahajan captivated the audience with her keynote on “The Fascinating World of Computational Complexity,” inspiring participants to delve deeper into the world of computational sciences.
The event showcased the dynamic involvement of MITB ACM’s various student chapters. The ACM-W Student Chapter conducted an engaging quiz competition and hosted technical discussions focusing on diversity in technology. They also organized an Eminent Speaker Talk by Dr. Mahajan. Meanwhile, the ACM SIG-AI Student Chapter facilitated a thought-provoking panel discussion on “Bias in AI: Can We Build Truly Unbiased Systems?” featuring notable industry experts – Mr. Sridhar Tonse Pai and Mr. Deepak Chawla . The ACM SIG-SOFT Student Chapter added further value by hosting an App Development Workshop led by Hasnen Tai, an Enterprise Customer Engineer from FlutterFlow, and an exciting Debug Marathon that tested participants’ problem-solving skills.
One of the major highlights of Turinger 2025 was the Research Poster Presentation, held on the final day. This competition served as a platform for budding innovators to showcase groundbreaking research addressing critical challenges in fields such as cybersecurity, environmental engineering, and advanced technology solutions. The vibrant participation underscored the depth and diversity of ideas being explored by young researchers across the country.
The first-place winners, a team from Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru comprising Nishanth Shet, PCS Harikrishna, and Daksh Mutneja, impressed judges with their project titled “SPIRE: Self-Optimizing Proactive Intelligence and Response Engine for Advanced Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation.” The second-place team, Olumide Joseph Ilelaboye, Mitha H S, and Somnath Gorai from Jain University, presented an insightful project on the “Application of Data Science in Cybersecurity.” The third-place award went to Adisha Sarika Gowda, Akshay S P, Chandana N R, and Krishna S Bharadwaj from The National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru, for their innovative work on “Solid-State Thermoelectric Coolers.”
Special recognition was also awarded to projects demonstrating inclusivity and innovation. Dr. Shobha K and Dr. Rajashekhara from Siddaganga Institute of Technology received the Best Poster for Women in Engineering award for their project on “Noise Removal, Feature Extraction, and Classification of Environmental Sounds.” The Best Innovative Poster award was presented to Sai Jayanth Kothamadduri from Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru for his groundbreaking research on “Cybersecurity Challenges in Modern Vehicles.”
Adding to the excitement, Turinger 2025 also hosted Tessellate MAHE Bengaluru, a collaborative event organized alongside the SMI ACM SIGCHI Chapter. Tessellate provided participants with opportunities to engage in problem-solving and collaborative challenges, further enriching the experience.
The valedictory ceremony marked the grand finale of Turinger 2025. The event concluded with an insightful keynote by Dr. Yogesh Simmhan, followed by a motivating address from Guest of Honor Mr. Pavithran Ayyala, Head of Digital IT at Utthunga, Bengaluru. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Arindam Das, Director of SMI Bengaluru, who was joined by Faculty Sponsors Dr. Gururaj H L, Dr. Shreyas J from the MITB ACM Student Chapter, and Mr. Vivek Garady, Faculty Sponsor of the SMI ACM SIGCHI Chapter.
With the support of the ACM India Council and the collective efforts of various ACM Student Chapters, Turinger 2025 proved to be an inspiring and transformative event. It provided an unparalleled platform for young minds to explore their potential, exchange ideas, and celebrate the boundless opportunities in technology and innovation.