Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Samanvay 2026 and IIT-H Fest
Two big events happened in Hyderabad in January 2026.
The first was Samanvay 2026, hosted by SivaSivani Institute of Management (SSIM).
It was a two-day event for college students with over 4,000 participants.
They had 13 fun activities like business ideas, data solving, marketing, arts, and games.
Famous actor Subhalekha Sudhakar and JIO's Sridhar Nandiraju were special guests.
The second event was the 17th edition of Elan and nVision at IIT Hyderabad.
It was a three-day techno-cultural festival with technical competitions, workshops, and cultural events.
They also had a technology summit called nVisionX’26 focusing on clean energy and sustainability.
There were hackathons, robotics, design challenges, and workshops on AI, cybersecurity, and electric vehicles.
Cultural programs included music, dance, drama, fine arts, and literature.
IT minister D. Sridhar Babu attended, and there were live music performances by Mohit Chauhan and other artists.
Both events showed a focus on education, innovation, and fun.
SivaSivani Institute of Management (SSIM) hosted the 27th edition of Samanvay on January 8 and 9, 2026, at its Kompally campus in Hyderabad.
IIT Hyderabad hosted the 17th edition of Elan and nVision 2026 alongside a sustainability-focused technology summit called nVisionX’26 on January 10, 2026, at its Kandi campus.
Over 4,000 students from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and neighboring states participated in Samanvay 2026, which featured 13 events including entrepreneurship, analytics, marketing, arts, and gaming.
Elan and nVision 2026 included technical competitions, workshops, innovation showcases, and cultural events, with a focus on clean energy, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
Notable guests included cine artist Subhalekha Sudhakar, JIO AVP Sridhar Nandiraju, IT minister D. Sridhar Babu, and playback singer Mohit Chauhan.
- Who
- Students from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and neighboring states
- What
- 27th edition of Samanvay, an intercollegiate management fest and 17th edition of Elan and nVision, a techno-cultural festival
- When
- January 8-10, 2026
- Where
- Kompally campus, Hyderabad and Kandi campus, Hyderabad
- Why
- To promote holistic, experiential management education and student-led innovation in technology and sustainability
- Event Name
- Samanvay 2026 and IIT-H Fest
- Organizer
- SivaSivani Institute of Management (SSIM) and IIT Hyderabad
- Dates
- January 8-10, 2026
- Location
- Kompally campus, Hyderabad and Kandi campus, Hyderabad
- Participants
- Over 4,000 registrations
- Guest Speakers
- Subhalekha Sudhakar, JIO AVP Sridhar Nandiraju, D. Sridhar Babu, Mohit Chauhan
- Events
- 13 events including entrepreneurship, analytics, marketing, arts, gaming, hackathons, robotics, design challenges, workshops, music, dance, drama, fine arts, and literature
