Hyderabad, March 12, 2025: Knowvation Learnings successfully conducted its flagship event, TechKnow 2.0, featuring two major segments—
TechKnowthon 2.0, a 24-hour hackathon held on the 7th and 8th of March at Maple Celestia, and the Tech Summit on the 9th of March at Staff Engineering College, Gachibowli. The event served as a hub for industry experts, entrepreneurs, and students to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing.
The Tech Summit, which took place on 9th March, commenced with a warm welcome song followed by the ceremonial lamp lighting, symbolizing the beginning of an inspiring day ahead. The event was graced by Mr. K. Madan Mohan, MLA of Yallareddy and a successful entrepreneur, whose journey of resilience and leadership served as an inspiration to the attendees.
TechKnow 2.0: Driving Conversations on AI, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
TechKnow 2.0 was designed to spark discussions on emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and career growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The summit kicked off with the Founders Panel, moderated by Mr. Gaurav Sharma, which brought forth key insights from:
- Kiran Pasavedala, CEO of Wexa.ai, who spoke on AI’s growing influence on the future of work, career opportunities in AI, and the need for an entrepreneurial mindset among students.
- Midhula Devabhaktuni, Co-founder of MIVI, who shared her journey of building a homegrown brand, overcoming challenges in a competitive market, and the role of technology in brand building and women’s leadership in tech.
This was followed by the Corporates Panel, moderated by Mr. Murali Bukkapatnam, which featured:
- Kalpana Penumatsa, CEO of Viai Solutions Pvt Ltd, discussing career development, leadership, diversity, and industry trends.
- Padmaja T, COO of USH Business Systems & CEO of PetFirst, who emphasized innovation in business operations and the role of women in corporate leadership.
- Head of HR at Investor India Pvt Ltd, who highlighted the importance of workplace adaptability, employee engagement, and HR’s evolving role in business transformation.
The Influencer Panel, led by TechBoy Deepak, engaged the audience with insights from:
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- D. Nihar, Tech Influencer, who discussed personal branding in tech, future industry trends, and how students can prepare for emerging careers.
- Jasti, Influencer & Vlogger, who spoke about building a digital presence, content creation, and overcoming challenges in the influencer ecosystem.
- Meher Sai, Founder of Gear Head Motors, who shared his entrepreneurial journey and discussed the future of sustainable mobility and innovation in EV technology.
In the Academic Panel, moderated by Mr. A. Anil Kumar, speakers:
- Vinita Surana, Executive Director of The Surana Group, emphasized bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, fostering academic-industry collaboration.
- Dr. Vijaya Sunder M, Assistant Professor of Operations Management at ISB, discussed adapting education to meet industry demands and research-driven learning approaches.
Tech Summit Highlights: Leadership, Recognition & Celebration
Guest speaker Mr. K. Madan Mohan delivered a keynote address, inspiring attendees with stories of perseverance and leadership. As a key highlight, he presented the Employee Awards to Knowvation Learnings’ top contributors and also awarded the TechKnowthon 2.0 winners and runners-up, recognizing their innovative solutions in the 24-hour hackathon.
The summit also included a special movie promotion segment featuring lead actress Nithya Shetty from the film Viral Prapancham, who spoke on women empowerment and social media awareness, urging students to leverage digital platforms responsibly.
The event concluded on a high note with a concert by Harsha Gannoji, whose electrifying performance left the audience captivated, marking the perfect ending to TechKnow 2.0—a celebration of technology, innovation, and collaboration.
TechKnow 2.0 reinforced the importance of AI, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia partnerships, ensuring that students and professionals are equipped to lead in an AI-driven world.
