The IT MEET, a yearly event organized by Kathmandu University Computer Club (KUCC) officially starts from today. KUCC is a student wing of Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The club has been successfully organizing IT MEET every year since 2006. The event this year will be as exciting and entertaining as previous ones, if not more. This tech event is going to be 3 days long. There’s a lot one can expect to achieve in those 3 days. In numbers, there will be 35+ different events in total.
First Day’s Schedule (20th Jan. 2017)
“Ideate. Startup. Innovate” is the slogan for the IT MEET 2017. If you’re wondering what could be the first day’s schedule be like then we’ve got you covered. Obviously, the day will start with an opening ceremony at 9:30 sharp. Arduino Training will kick off at 10 am. Python-Nepal Group will be undertaking Python-Django Workshop starting from 10.30 am. For those who’re into entertainment, the screening of Movie “Bijuli Machine” will be carried in two shifts. The first show will start at 12 pm. If you happen to miss it, you can enjoy the second show at 2 pm. There’s Python Developer’s MeetUp at 1.30pm. There’ll be different gaming competitions of games like FIFA, DOTA 2, CS, Clash Royale, and Mini Militia. Along with that, the first day’s schedule also comprises of Googling Competition and Software Competition. The first day of the event will end with a Hackathon that will start from 6 pm.
About Events in IT MEET 2017
Well, it’s hard to go into detail about all the events that’ll be carried out in these 3 days. But few of the events look promising. The idea Hunt is one of the key events this year. Final pitching from the participants is certainly going to be observed by many. 21st Jan is the date for the final pitching. The top 3 ideas will get incubation space for a year at the IT park, Kavre. Another highlight is the screening of Award winning movie “Kalo Pothi” on Jan 23rd. As usual, this year’s event will be accompanied by musical events, IT Quiz, Blood Donation, Robotics Competition, and the like. Moreover, Slow Scooter Racing will certainly be one fun of a show to watch. Plus, Designing and Photography Contest will surely get much of attention from the students and the visitors. Like previous years, there will be software demonstrations, code-camps, treasure hunt, localization event, career counseling and different seminars.
If you haven’t taken the tour of KU yet, IT MEET is the right time to take one. It’s all worth it.
