SHIVANI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

“TN Skill – IoT Application ESP32 Hackathon”

• The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) of Shivani Engineering College jointly organised the TN Skill – IoT Application ESP32 Hackathon on 24 October 2026 at the Seminar Hall, in collaboration with Ingage Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

• The programme commenced with a welcome address by Ms. Vishmaya, a third-year ECE student. Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Vice Principal, felicitated the trainers and highlighted the importance of practical learning, emerging technologies, and industry-oriented skill development.

• The technical sessions were conducted by Ms. A. Renuka Devi and Ms. C. Rajashree, trainers from Ingage Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The sessions focused on the fundamentals of the Internet of Things (IoT), ESP32 microcontrollers, embedded systems, and their practical applications. The hands-on learning activities enabled students to gain practical exposure to IoT-based technologies and encouraged them to explore innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

• A total of 110 students from Shivani Engineering College and various colleges across Tamil Nadu participated in the hackathon, making it an engaging platform for technical learning, knowledge sharing, and collaborative innovation.

• Mrs. B. Rajalakshmi and Mr. S. Thangavel Raj, Assistant Professors in the Department of ECE, served as the faculty organisers. Mrs. A. Karpagam, Head of the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering, coordinated the programme. Mr. K. P. Ravikumar, SPOC, delivered the vote of thanks.

• The TN Skill – IoT Application ESP32 Hackathon provided students with a valuable opportunity to strengthen their technical knowledge and practical skills in IoT and embedded systems. The programme promoted innovation, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and industry-relevant competencies, contributing to the students’ academic and professional development.

• The hackathon concluded successfully with the active participation of 110 students, reaffirming Shivani Engineering College’s commitment to experiential learning, skill development, industry collaboration, and technology-driven education.