VARANASI

: The Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, the three-day annual flagship event of IIT (BHU) hosted by its

Entrepreneurship Cell

, began on Friday.
Themed "Vortex of Visionaries," the summit aims to bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to explore innovation, strategy, and growth in the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Guided by Prof.

Rajesh Tyagi

, President and Professor-in-Charge of the Entrepreneurship Cell at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, and with support from the IIT (BHU) Foundation and Saras AI Institute—granting a US degree exclusively in Artificial Intelligence—as Title Sponsors, along with State Bank of India (SBI) as the Co-Title Sponsor, the summit promises an enriching experience for all attendees.
The three-day event will feature 20+ distinguished speakers, 3 panel discussions, 4 fireside chats, interactive workshops, and 10+ competitive events, providing a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, explore funding opportunities, and network with industry pioneers.

The event commenced on Thursday with an exclusive pre-summit fireside session featuring

Ankur Warikoo

, renowned entrepreneur and motivational speaker.
From February 1-2, the Startup Expo, hosted at Rajputana Ground, will feature 20+ emerging startups, showcasing groundbreaking products and solutions. Expert panels and keynotes on February 1 will include discussions on "Building a National Strategy for AI-Powered Automation in India" and "Building Consumer Brands to Bharat and Beyond," along with a keynote address by Mr. Amit Kataria, COO at Saras AI.
A unique highlight of the summit is the exclusive Cruise Networking Session on the River Ganga, providing participants, speakers, VCs, and founders an opportunity to connect and engage in meaningful discussions.
February 2 will feature a panel discussion on "From Unicorns to Zebras: Diversifying Venture Capital Strategies," followed by a Fireside Chat with Dharamveer

Singh Chouhan

, Co-founder and CEO of Zo World. The event will conclude with a grand closing ceremony celebrating key takeaways from the summit.
Pranjali Yadav

, Vice President of E-Summit, shared insights into the impactful sessions featuring industry leaders such as Dharamveer Singh Chouhan, Co-founder and CEO of Zo World, Gunit Dhingra, Lead Product Manager at MakeMyTrip, and

Manan Singhal

, Director of Strategy at Zepto.
These thought leaders, alongside other distinguished speakers, will explore topics such as Real Estate, AI-powered Automation, Consumer Brands, and Diversifying Capital, offering valuable insights and strategies for navigating these evolving sectors.