About the University

Woxsen University is a leading private university in India, established in 2014. It is known for its innovative learning, global outlook, and commitment to excellence. Woxsen University has established over 100+ partnerships with the world's leading universities and institutions across 50+ countries. These collaborations help students and faculty pursue a wide range of international opportunities, including student exchange, progressive studies, teaching, and research. Woxsen University comprises of 7 constituent schools offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in a variety of fields, including Management, Technology, Design, Architecture, Liberal Arts, Law, and Sciences. All programs are pivoted around research and experiential learning. Woxsen University takes a discovery-based approach to learning, which promotes innovation, student motivation, and real-life training. The curriculum is developed in close coordination with industry leaders to ensure that students gain the requisite knowledge and skills for an ever-changing job market. Woxsen University is committed to diversity, inclusivity, and pluralism. These values are core to its founding principles and are deeply embedded in all its governance, collaborations, and other key functions. Woxsen University is committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and possibility. Research flourishes across its multiple departments and five schools, and numerous centers and labs where experts across disciplines explore new intellectual frontiers. Overall, Woxsen University is a leading private university in India that offers a wide range of academic programs, a global outlook, and a commitment to excellence. It is a good choice for students who are looking for a transformative learning experience and who want to prepare for success in the global job market.

Registration

At most 4 members in a team

E-certificates will be given to all the participants.

Registration Deadline: 20th November 2023

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Themes:

The theme of the Think Tank Thrive is "Innovating for a Sustainable Future." Participants are encouraged to brainstorm, develop, and present innovative ideas that address pressing global challenges, such as climate change, resource conservation, social equity, and technology's impact on society. This theme inspires creative solutions that promote environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and responsible technological advancement. The participants will explore the intersection of technology, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship to drive positive change and shape a better future for generations to come.


Instructions and Procedure

1. Teams

  • Each team can have at most four members. Maximum ten teams can participate from each university.

2. Internal Ideathon*

  • All participating/ organizing universities can have an internal Ideathon in order to finalize top ten teams that will participate in the Think Tank Thrive - Ideathon in Industry Quandaries (main event) on November 29-30, 2023. Participating universities can set their own rules to conduct the internal Ideathon.

3. Sharing of Information

  • The details of top ten teams must be shared between participating universities by November 25, 2023.
  • The final agenda and schedule of the event must be shared between participating universities by November 26, 2023.

4. Expectations from students

  • The students can come up either with their own idea/problem or suggested by a mentor/industry person/any other.
  • Students are expected to come up with an idea that is novel and innovative.
  • The idea should be capable of solving a problem, and the solution should impact society at large.
  • The idea/solution must be feasible and have market potential (can be monetized).
  • The idea/solution should be sustainable.
  • Students must present their idea using a PowerPoint presentation.

5. Jury members

  • Jury members can be professors or industry experts.

6. Tentative Agenda

  • November 29, 2023
    • Inaugural address by dignitaries of all universities.
    • Each team will be given a two-minute time slot to present the problem statements they intend to address through their idea.
    • Then, all teams will be given an opportunity to engage in discussions with their mentors to explore the idea and potential solutions to the problem.
  • November 30, 2023
    • Each team will deliver a presentation to the jury members. Five minutes will be given to each team for such presentation and then, five minutes will be given to the jury members for a question-and-answer session.
    • Winners and runners-up will be announced from all the participating universities based on the ratings/scores received from the jury members.

Coordinating Team

    Dr. Hemachandran K
    Dr. Hemachandran K

    Director AI Research Centre,

    Professor School of Business, Woxsen University

    Sandeep Saharan
    Sandeep Saharan

    Assistant Professor, Department of Analytics,

    School of Business, Woxsen University

    Gulden Ormanova
    Gulden Ormanova

    Senior Manager, Department of Science and Innovation,

    Astana IT University

    Zhansaya Makhambetova
    Zhansaya Makhambetova

    Manager, Department of Science and Innovation,

    Astana IT University

    Kuanysh Abeshev
    Kuanysh Abeshev

    Dean, School of Digital Technologies,

    Almaty Management University, Kazakstan

    Rashid Dyussembayev
    Rashid Dyussembayev

    Director, Corporate Innovation Lab,

    Almaty Management University, Kazakstan

Jury Members

Dr Leila Rzayeva Deputy Director, Department of Intelligent Systems, PhD
Dr Beibit Abdikenov Assistant Prof, Department of Computer Engineering, PhD
Dr Nurkhat Zhakiyev Director of the Department of Science and Innovation, PhD
Dr Didar Yedilkhan Director of Smart City Center, PhD
Dr Aruzhan Shomanova Director of AgroTech Center, PhD
Dr. Kuanysh Abeshev Dean, School of Digital Technoligies (SDT), PhD
Mr. Rashid Dyussembayev Director of Corporate Innovation Lab (SDT)
Mr. Rashid Dyussembayev Director of Corporate Innovation Lab (SDT)
Dr. Timur Bakibayev Associate Professor, School of Digital Technoligies, PhD
Mr. Madi Muratuly Mentor, Corporate Innovation Lab (SDT)
Mrs. Alina Bedelkhanova Mentor, Corporate Innovation Lab (SDT)
Mr. Santosh Vutukuri Director of Analytics and AI
Mr. Chiranjeevi Maddala Director - Product, Marketing & Innovation
Dr. Niyaz Ahmad Wani Assistant Professor, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, India
Mr. Mohit Goel Founder & CEO
Dr. Mir Aadil Assistant Professor, School of Business, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India

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