MNNIT Allahabad’s E-Cell proudly hosted its flagship Entrepreneurship and Strategy Summit – Renaissance 9.0, a two-day celebration of ideas, innovation, and intellect that lit up the campus with entrepreneurial energy and carnival vibes on November 1-2, 2025.
Renaissance 9.0 brought together some of the brightest student minds from across India to compete, collaborate, and connect with startup founders, investors, and thought leaders – turning MNNIT into a buzzing hub of creativity and business brilliance.
The event kicked off at the Seminar Hall, which witnessed a series of high-energy sessions, competitions, and discussions designed to test strategy, creativity, and innovation. From intense boardroom simulations to live startup pitches, every corner of the campus echoed with enthusiasm and ideas ready to take flight.
Speakers Who Sparked Minds
Day 1 kicked off with sessions of purpose-driven leadership.
Mr. Acyuta Mohan Das integrated Vedic wisdom with the urge for modern entrepreneurial thinking: For values-based innovation, the outcome is always meaningful and sustainable.
Mr. Kishan Tiwari spoke on how AI is making the startup platform dynamic and reachable.
A stimulating panel discussion by Mr. Nabin Roy, Mr. Vijay Sharma, Mr. Sasikanth R, and Mr. Kishan Tiwari urged the students to think big, challenge norms, and create responsibly, again reinforcing that entrepreneurship is as much about building thoughtful solutions as it is about building companies.
Later, Mr. Anugrah Agnihotri shared the empathetic journey of building his venture, Dot, reminding that ideas often start small, and what truly counts is consistency and belief.
Day 2 continued with sessions that were just as impactful.
Dr. Vijender Singh Chauhan presented the need for a grounded leader and emotional maturity. Mrs. Saloni Malhotra and Ms. Jagriti Kesarwani inspired audiences with their journeys of carving independent career paths and trusting personal growth.
Mr. Yash Pratap Singh talked about the relationship between creativity and entrepreneurship, showing how expression can turn into a powerful problem-solving tool. Mr. Akshay Singh spoke on the psychology underlying routine and business decision-making, sending everybody into introspection regarding choice-making.
Mr. Aditya Saini on the other hand spoke on modern finance, while Mr. Nabin Roy had the closing session on how to maintain the creative curve in a changing world.
Fun Meets Festivity
While the Seminar Hall buzzed with serious strategy and startup discussions, the Carnival Zone outside turned the atmosphere into a festival of joy and creativity.
Students enjoyed food stalls, music, games, merchandise corners, and interactive installations – proving that Renaissance 9.0 was as much about fun and vibes as it was about learning and leadership.
Event Partners
Renaissance’25 featured a range of engaging competitions and strategic events that tested innovation, creativity, and business acumen. These were powered by our esteemed Event Partners:
- Mock IPL Auction – Decathlon
- B-Plan – VenturEdu
- Strategy Wiz – StockGro
- Marketing Mavericks – TruScholar
- Fin-Stars – TruScholar
- Prod Quest – AiInterviewAgents.com
- Game of Stocks – StockGro
Sponsors & Associates
Renaissance 9.0 received immense support from its partners and sponsors who made the event a grand success:
- Media Partner – Campus Times Pune
- Travel Partner – Abhibus
- Fooding Partner – Laal’s Kitchen
- Logistics Partner – Proactive Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.
- Clothing Partner – Wanderlooms
- Style Partner – Greensoul
- Gifting Partner – Bella
- Quizzing Partner – Unstop
- Premium Mobile Accessories Partner – KDM
The Spirit of Renaissance
Renaissance 9.0 wasn’t just an event – it was a movement that celebrated young entrepreneurship, collaboration, and creative thinking. From classroom ideas to stage pitches, from lectures to laughter, every moment reflected MNNIT’s commitment to nurturing the innovators of tomorrow.
As the event drew to a close, the spirit of Renaissance 9.0 lingered -inspiring every participant to dream bigger, think bolder, and believe that great ideas truly can change the world.
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