Inauguration of “HACKOTSAVA 2025” – 03 November 2025

The inaugural ceremony of “HACKOTSAVA 2025”, a National-Level 30-hour Hackathon, was held at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal on Monday, 3 November 2025.

The event was graced by Mr. Wilson Fernandes, Founder of Fernandes Group, who served as the Chief Guest. In his inaugural address, he urged participants to embrace challenges with confidence, clarity, and a growth mindset, emphasizing that failure is a stepping stone to success. His motivational words encouraged students to stay curious, innovative, and resilient in their pursuit of technological excellence.

The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S. Aithal, CEO, SODE Group of Institutions, Udupi. In his presidential remarks, Dr. Aithal commended the student organizers for their dedication and teamwork in hosting a national-level event. He highlighted that hackathons like HACKOTSAVA serve as a powerful platform for fostering creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving among budding innovators.

The event was attended by Dr. Nagaraj Bhat, Dean (Academics), Mr. Chandrashekar Rao Kuthyar, Faculty In-charge of Hackotsava 2025, and Mr. Sumedh Navuda, Student Coordinator, along with faculty members and enthusiastic participants from institutions across the country.

The inaugural ceremony marked the beginning of an exciting 30-hour journey of innovation, coding, and collaboration, setting the tone for the spirit of HACKOTSAVA 2025 — where ideas meet impact.