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Conference

Bengaluru Eco Summit 2025

Organized by Haritvam

date 29 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025

Location IISc Bengaluru

Causes

Urbanization, Pollution, Resource Mismanagement, Overconsumption

Introduction

Haritvam - A Greener You is a forum of Yuvaka Sangha, intended to empower young ambassadors of a greener tomorrow. In this contemporary world, everyone is aware of what ‘eco-friendly’ is, but only a few integrate eco-conscious practices into their lives. Haritvam guides young minds beyond awareness, fostering eco-consciousness in action. It unites a community of proactive individuals who not only understand environmental challenges but also drive impactful solutions.

Skills

Research, Innovation, Teamwork, Environmental Awareness, Policy Analysis

Opportunity Type

Onsite

Language fluency

Kannada, English

Eligibility

Student

Commitment

2 Days

Perks

The best 3 teams participating in the categories will be awarded cash prizes. The best project will be incubated by Haritvam for 1 year. All participants will be given a Certificate of Participation.

Last Date to apply

30 Aug 2025

Organisers

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Rules and Regulations

Competition

1. Paper Presentation

  • Mode: PowerPoint (Slideshow)
  • Team: 2–4 members
  • Max Slides: 12
  • Time Limit: 10 + 2 minutes

 

2. Junk Art

  • Mode: Art piece, model, or installation (on-spot)
  • Team: 2–4 members
  • Materials: Only from Waste Yard
  • Duration: 3 hours

 

3. Mapathon

  • Team: Max 2 members
  • Requirements: Own laptop with QGIS (only)
  • Theme: Given on the spot
  • Submission: .qgz/.qgs file + exported maps (PDF/PNG)
  • Must Include: Title, Legend, Scale, North Arrow, Description, Data Sources
  • Timeline:
    • Day 1: Mapping & Submission (8 hours)
    • Day 2: Exhibition & Evaluation

 

4. Poster / Model Presentation

  • Mode: Hand-made posters, infographics, or models
  • Team: 2 members
  • Poster Size: A1 to A2
  • Model Size: 1.5ft to 3ft
  • Note: No thermocol, SUP, or non-recyclables allowed

 

5. Sustainable City Design

  • Mode: Online model only
  • Team: 2–4 members

 

6. Photography

  • Topics: Given on the spot
  • Mode: Mobile or professional camera
  • Day 1: Click up to 3 original photos within IISc campus (JPEG/PNG)
  • Day 2: Curated Photo Exhibition

 

7. Mission: Energy Possible

  • Team: Max 4 students + 1 faculty
  • Problem Statement: Released 3 days prior
  • Task:
    • Identify in-house energy efficiency solutions
    • Perform calculations + geo-tagged photos
    • Final challenge with changes on the spot (3 hrs)
    • Must follow ASHRAE/ECBC standards (mention in report)
    • Software-based only (no physical models)

 

Important Notes

  • Submit entries in the prescribed format with all required proofs.
  • Abstract submission is mandatory for Poster/Model Presentation.
  • Last date to register for:
    • Paper Presentation
    • Sustainable City Design
    • Energy Audit

Correspondence

Haritvam Coordinators

+91 9113086052
+91 8197219912