The Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur hosted a national-level civil engineering conclave, 'Sankalan,' from January 27th -28th, 2024. The event was organized by the department's student-run society, the Society of Civil Engineers (SoCE). Sankalan’s objective is to establish itself as a central hub for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration in civil engineering.

Sankalan’24 aims to provide a platform for fostering knowledge exchange, hands-on learning, and collaboration within the civil engineering domain. It provided an immersive experience through interactive workshops, lectures by industry leaders, competitions addressing real-world challenges, and networking opportunities. Participants got a chance to garner insights into the latest methodologies shaping the future of civil engineering.

The event featured workshops providing hands-on exposure to modern methodologies shaping everything from structural design to geotechnical engineering. Renowned experts from across India shared insights on civil engineering’s pivotal role in building resilient and sustainable societies via engaging speaker sessions.

Some of the competitions at Sankalan’24 included the Spaghetti Bridge Design Challenge, Optimizing Water Resources for Sustainable Agriculture, Remote Satellite Design Challenge and Crack Detection–Image Classification Challenge using Machine Learning which addresses real-life problems. Participants had the opportunity to creatively showcase their solutions with a chance to win prizes exceeding Rs. 1 lakh.

Prof. Priyanka Ghosh, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur said, “The inaugural edition of Sankalan is designed to assemble a diverse range of opportunities for knowledge exchange and immersive experiences in the realm of civil engineering for students, researchers and professionals. The event will facilitate a cross-over of ideas, champion collaborative innovation, and highlight emerging career opportunities. We look forward to hosting civil engineering enthusiasts from all over India to the event that puts the spotlight on how civil engineering tackles global challenges and fosters innovation.”

Sankalan’24 proved to be an unforgettable experience against the backdrop of IIT Kanpur’s leading facilities. The attendees look forward to exciting exhibitions, informal networking events, and exploring the vibrant IIT Kanpur campus. Sankalan inspired the civil engineering community and shape the future trajectory of infrastructure development. 

For more information about the event kindly visit: https://sankalaniitk.in/.