E-Summit 2026

Organized by E-Cell Ruminate, IIIT Surat under Spring Fiesta 2026. A flagship summit that celebrates entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership across campus.

Dates

February 11–14, 2026

Venue

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Surat

Festival

Spring Fiesta 2026

At a Glance

OrganizerE-Cell Ruminate, IIIT Surat
FocusEntrepreneurship & Innovation
AudienceStudents across disciplines

Overview

E-Summit is the annual flagship event organized by E-Cell Ruminate of IIIT Surat, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership among students from diverse academic backgrounds. The summit serves as a dynamic platform where young minds come together to exchange ideas, explore business opportunities, and develop practical skills required in the modern professional world.

E-Cell Ruminate is committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial culture through well-structured events, mentorship programs, and meaningful networking opportunities. It actively works towards creating an environment that encourages creativity, calculated risk-taking, and solution-oriented thinking.

Organizing Team

Event Coordinators

Aman KumarVivek BayaBhavik SongaraHimanshu ShekharPratik AvhadMitul HadiyaVasu GotiJagat Swaroop TarraGanesh V. Tilekar

Key Volunteers

Aakash KumarAbhinay GundaDivya PatelHarsh ChauhanJaisiddh SejaniJeels HapaniNikhil PandeyNityam DaveParth GuptaSunny KumarTirth RabadiyaUday HapaliyaYogesh KhinchiYagnik Bhingaradiya

Guest Speakers & Judges

Alpesh Vaghasiya — Founder of Superworks (Speaker Session)Kashyap Shah — Team i-Hub Ahmedabad

Faculty Coordinator

Dr. Nishad G Deshpande

Winners

Brandathon

WinnerSkinsense
Runner-UpSustains
Second Runner-UpStratX

IPL Auction

1stLucknow Super Gaints — TDP
2ndRajasthan Royals — Carnage
3rdPunjab Kings — Risers

Buzzify

1stYuvraj Dhingra
2ndRohan kaushik
2ndHanish

Corporate Crime

1stMystery Incorporated
2ndShadow Detective
3rdSpecial 26

Stockmania

1stPravesh Agarwal
2ndShivam Kumar
3rdDIYORA LAKSH VIJAYBHAI

Event Highlights

IPL Auction Simulation

13 February 2026 · CSE Lab 1

CoordinatorsMitul Hadiya, Jeels Hapani, Uday Hapaliya, Tirth Ribadiya
Teams9 Teams · 61 Registrations
Time12:30PM to 4:00PM

The IPL Auction Simulation immersed students in the high-stakes world of sports management. Participants acted as team owners, managed budgets, evaluated players, and built their dream squads through live bidding.

Structure

Round 1: Online quiz; top 9 teams qualified (7 IIIT Surat + 2 external).

Round 2: Live auction with a budget of ₹110 crores per team and a player pool covering batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and wicketkeepers.

Corporate Crime

12 February 2026 · IIIT Surat

CoordinatorsJagat Swaroop Tarra, Aman Kumar, Harsh Chauhan, Abhinay Gunda
Teams92 Teams
Time10:30AM to 12:30PM

A campus-wide clue-solving challenge where top teams analyzed a detailed murder mystery. Teams demonstrated observation skills, coordination, and forensic deduction under time pressure.

Key Takeaways

  • Sharpened logical reasoning and observation skills.
  • Improved team coordination under pressure.
  • Basics of forensic analysis and deduction.
  • Stronger communication during interrogations.

Brandathon

14 February 2026 · Online (Google Meet)

CoordinatorsBhavik Songara, Nityam Dave, Nikhil Pandey
Time1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Participation218 Registrations · 13 Finalists

Brandathon promoted innovation, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial problem-solving through three competitive rounds.

Round Structure

Round 1: Problem Statement, Idea & Proposed Solution.

Round 2: PPT Screening with market research and branding strategy.

Round 3: Final pitching and Q&A with expert judges.

Judges

Mr. Kashyap ShahMr. Bikash PatraMr. Manish Rai

Key Outcomes

  • Encouraged innovative thinking and entrepreneurial confidence.
  • Provided real-world pitching exposure.
  • Strengthened business strategy understanding.
  • Created networking opportunities with expert judges.

Speaker Session: From Coding to Creating

13 February 2026 · IIIT Surat

SpeakerAlpesh Vaghasiya
CoordinatorsNityam Dave, Sunny Kumar
Time6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The session highlighted how strong coding fundamentals can evolve into entrepreneurial journeys. It included a welcome address by Dr. Nishad Deshpande and felicitation by Dr. Kaustubh Dhondge.

Key Takeaways

  • Balancing jobs and entrepreneurship requires discipline.
  • Game development offers creative career pathways.
  • Personal branding supports long-term career growth.
  • Success demands constant upskilling and adaptability.
  • Time management is vital for side hustles.

Youth Parliament: Innovation with Tradition

14 February 2026 · CSE Lab 1

CoordinatorsAman Kumar, Vivek Baya, Sunny Kumar
Time10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Participants160+ Participants

A Lok Sabha simulation that strengthened leadership and public speaking skills through structured debate and parliamentary protocols.

Discussion Agendas

Infrastructure DevelopmentEducation ReformEnvironmental Pollution & Sustainable Growth

Evaluation Panel

Dr. Manish RaiDr. Vijay PatelDr. Khamosh Yadav

Awards & Recognition

Best SpeakerBest ParliamentarianBest ResearcherBest Opposition Speaker

Stockmania

11–13 February 2026 · Stockgro

CoordinatorsVasu Goti, Yagnik Bhingaradiya, Jaisiddh Sejani
Participants160+ Participants

Guidelines

  • Trading conducted on Stockgro with a virtual portfolio of ₹10 lakh.
  • Trading allowed only during official market hours.
  • Fair trading practices were mandatory; unfair means led to disqualification.
  • Rankings based on final portfolio value and returns.

Flow

  • Registration phase before event start date.
  • Orientation session on platform usage and rules.
  • Trading phase from 11–13 February 2026.
  • Evaluation based on final portfolio values after market close.

Key Takeaways

  • Practical exposure to stock market trading.
  • Improved understanding of market trends and risk management.
  • Learned portfolio diversification strategies.
  • Enhanced financial literacy and analytical thinking.

Buzzify

Online

CoordinatorsVasu Goti, Divya Patel
Date11–15 February 2026
Participants15 Participants

Buzzify was an online reel-creation event focused on digital marketing of products and brands.

Photograph Gallery

Opening Ceremony
IPL Auction
Corporate Crime
Brandathon
Speaker Session
Youth Parliament
Stockmania
Buzzify