Techfest

Techfest, IIT Bombay
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Logo of Techfest, IIT Bombay
Statusactive
GenreNon-Profit Student Organisation
Date(s)17–19 December 2024
FrequencyAnnually
VenueIIT, Bombay
Location(s)Mumbai, India
Coordinates19°08′01.09″N 72°54′55.29″E / 19.1336361°N 72.9153583°E / 19.1336361; 72.9153583
CountryIndia
Years active27 years
Patron(s)UNICEF, UNESCO, Centre for environment education(CEE) and South Asia Youth Environment Network(SAYEN)
Organised byStudent community of IIT Bombay
Websitewww.techfest.org
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Techfest is the annual science and technology festival of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, consisting of social initiatives and outreach programs throughout the year.[1]

Started in 1998 (26 years ago) (1998) with the aim of providing a platform for the Indian student community to develop and showcase their projects,[2] with a footfall of 1.8 lakhs in its latest edition.[3][4][5] The activities culminate in a large three-day event on the campus of IIT Bombay which attracts people from all over the world, including students, academics, and other members of the general public.[6]

  1. ^ Akolawala, Tasneem (4 January 2012). "Techfest 2013: The fun side of technology". DNA India. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Techfest 2015 - About Us". techfest.org. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
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  6. ^ "Day 2 of IIT Techfest draws over 45,000 people in Mumbai". DNA. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014.