Event: National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day Celebration
Dates: 28 th and 29 th November 2024
Day 1: Inauguration and Panel Discussion
Date: 28 th November 2024
Time and Venue: 10:00am- 12:30pm at the Jyoti Auditorium Chief Guests: Ms. Bindu Sharma, CEO & Founder of Origiin IP Solutions, Bengaluru Mr. Ajith Kaikini, Director of Corporate Training at Buoyancee, Bengaluru Ms. P Buela Parivallal, CEO & Founder of Dendrite Laboratories Pvt Ltd Mr. Pramod Giriyapura, CEO & Founder of Uggiso International Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Beneficiaries: All UG and PG students
The Institution's Innovation Council of Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous marked the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day, coinciding with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary, with a series of inspiring events. The highlight of the day was a panel discussion with esteemed guests. The panellists shared their insights on innovation and entrepreneurship, providing valuable advice and real-world perspectives. Their discussions inspired students to think creatively and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

Day 2: Design Thinking Expert Talk
Date: 29 th November 2024
Time and Venue: 9:30am- 12:30pm at the Jyoti Auditorium
Chief Guests: Ms. Soorya Menon, Design & Innovation, Specialist, Quest Alliance
Ms. Sunita Saini, Leaarning & Organisation Development Function,
Psychotherapy Practitioner
Beneficiaries: All UG and PG students
Ms. Soorya began the expert talk by addressing common everyday problems and introduced the five phases of design thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. She emphasized that the process is iterative and non-linear, with potential failures and endless possibilities. Using Google Glass as an example, she highlighted the product's failure due to unclear need, poor marketing, high cost, and privacy concerns. She stressed the importance of understanding customer needs, creating affordable prototypes, and seeking feedback for improvement. The session concluded with a task for students to design "The Classroom of the Future."

Ms. Sunita continued the talk by discussing student suggestions on hands-on learning, devices for ADHD and visually impaired students, and the need for experimental learning and a holistic environment. She highlighted companies like Apple and Uber using design thinking. She introduced “Quest Alliance,” a non-profit fostering 21st-century skills in government school students. She discussed their Quest Learning Observatory, emphasizing sustainable practices and preparing students for school-to-work transitions, life readiness, career exploration, and the importance of internships and opportunities at Quest Alliance.