Symposium for High School Students

WHAT IS IT?

A formal social gathering of students, to compete, present and discuss a specific topic and gain insights into the latest developments, innovations and solutions within their specified field through interaction with Industry experts and professionals.

Objective

  • Networking
  • Collaborative learning
  • Exchange of ideas
  • Finding Innovative solutions

Why is it Significant For Participating Universities/Colleges

  • Networking
  • Helping in bridging the gap between academics and Industry expectations.

Why is it Significant For Participating Students?

  • Get to know about new trends and innovations
  • Share ideas and research to other people in the same academic discipline
  • Improve presentation and communication skills
  • Networking opportunity
  • Encouragement and motivation
  • Experience out of classroom learning
  • Visit new places and have fun
  • Adds value to Curriculum Vitae

Symposium for High school Students

SYMPOSIUM - EARTH CALLING

April 2024

Indicative Dates - 15th April 2024 and 22nd April, 2024

Duration and Schedule of Symposium

The total duration of the event - 5 nights/6 days

STRUCTURE OF THE SYMPOSIUM

  • Competition in the form of presentations, topics will be given by EEG and UNAI (Team of 10 Students per school)
  • Competition will be in two forms.
    • Preparation and presentation of the topic (given by EEG and UNAI) in the form of PowerPoint presentation.
    • Poster presentation
  • Guest Lectures, panel discussions and interactions with industry experts.
  • Unique Industry visits to provide students an insight of sustainability, innovations and technology advances.
  • Felicitation, Awards and Closing ceremony.

Program Cost
Ex Mumbai airport Rs. 85,000 + 5% gst.
(Schools from Ahmedabad are recomended to fly ex Mumbai)
Ex New Delhi or Bangalore airport Rs. 95000 + 5% gst.

Program Cost Includes

  • Return economy class airfare Mumbai-UAE-Mumbai
  • Visa and insurance
  • 5 nights/6 days stay on a triple share basis in deluxe three/four star property.
  • Five buffet breakfast + five lunches + five dinners
  • All transportation as per the itinerary including airport drop and pick up.
  • Desert safari with barbeque dinner
  • Guided Dubai city tour.
  • Dhow cruise dinner.
  • Guided Abu Dhabi city tour including visitors gallery Ferrari World.
  • Services of Wheel of Innovations program coordinator.
  • Entry fees to visit Museum of Future and Dubai Expo City (approximately. Rs 6000/-)
  • Symposium, venue and certification fees (total Rs. 3000/-)

Program Cost Does not Include

  • Personal expenses
  • Optional Burj Khalifa at the top
  • Optional Ferrari World rides

Indicative program

    Day 1

  • Arrive at Dubai, check in hotel and complete the registration process.
  • Dinner + Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Day 2

  • First half Inaugural function of the symposium, guest lectures and competitions
  • Second half Dubai City tour and Dubai Mall Fountain and Burj Khalifa (Photo Stop)Visit to at the Top, Burj Khalifa and Aquarium will be optional.
  • Breakfast + Lunch and Dinner + Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Day 3

  • First half Guest lectures and competitions.
  • Second half Two Industry Visits.
  • Breakfast + Lunch and Dinner + Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Day 4

  • First half Concluding session of the symposium, prize distribution.
  • Second half Desert Safari
  • Breakfast + Lunch and Dinner + Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Day 5

  • First half Masdar City, Grand Mosque and Abu Dhabi City tour.
  • Second half Ferrari World visitors gallery (Rides will be optional)
  • Breakfast + Lunch and Dinner + Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Day 6

  • After breakfast free time for shopping later depart to Airport.
  • Breakfast + Lunch

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