ASSOCIATION DAY
AUDI Fest 2026: Celebration of Excellence, Innovation, and Student Achievement
Event Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | AUDI Fest 2026 |
| Date | 15 April 2026 |
| Venue | RA Auditorium |
| Organized By | Department of Data Science in association with Association of Universal Data and Intelligence (AUDI) |
| Target Audience | Students, faculty members, alumni, and university stakeholders |
| Resource Person / Chief Guest | Mr. L.N. Kishore Srinivasan, Life Coach and Public Speaker |
Event Summary
The Department of Data Science, in association with the Association of Universal Data and Intelligence (AUDI), celebrated AUDI Fest 2026 on 15 April 2026 at RA Auditorium. The event featured an inspiring session by Mr. L.N. Kishore Srinivasan, a renowned life coach and public speaker, who encouraged students with his motivating insights. The fest served as a platform to recognize academic, technical, cultural, research, startup, and service-oriented achievements of students and faculty members. A total of 176 awards were presented to 126 awardees, reflecting the department’s emphasis on excellence and holistic development. The event also included the formal handing over of association responsibilities from seniors to juniors, highlighting leadership transition and continuity. The celebration brought together students, faculty members, alumni, and university leadership in a vibrant academic gathering that acknowledged achievement, participation, and institutional spirit.
Key Highlights
- Celebrated AUDI Fest 2026 at RA Auditorium on 15 April 2026.
- Inspirational session delivered by Mr. L.N. Kishore Srinivasan.
- Recognized 176 awards across 126 awardees.
- Included academic, research, startup, cultural, sports, and digital achievement categories.
- Featured major awards such as Alumni Iconic Award, Students Choice Faculty Award, and Overall Achiever Award.
- Marked the formal handover of association responsibilities from seniors to juniors.
Inaugural Ceremony of the Association for Universal Data & Intelligence (AUDI) – Data Science Department
Event Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Inaugural Ceremony of the Association for Universal Data & Intelligence (AUDI) |
| Date | 15 September 2025 |
| Venue | University Auditorium, Ramanujam Block, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute |
| Organized By | Data Science Department, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute |
| Target Audience | Undergraduate and postgraduate students of Data Science and allied programmes, faculty members, and invited dignitaries |
| Chief Guest | Mr. George Koshi, Director – Learning Development, Sify Technologies Ltd., Chennai |
Event Summary
The Data Science Department organized the inaugural ceremony of its Association for Universal Data & Intelligence (AUDI) to formally launch a structured platform for data-driven learning and collaboration. The event, held in the University Auditorium on 15 September 2025, commenced with an invocation, lighting of the Kuthuvilakku, and a cultural performance that set an engaging academic ambience. Senior administrators, including the Honourable Vice Chancellor and Rector, highlighted the growing significance of data science, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development goals in engineering education and societal transformation. The chief guest, Mr. George Koshi, emphasized industry expectations, emerging opportunities in data analytics, and the need for students to be proficient in tools and platforms relevant to large-scale data processing. The formal inauguration and logo reveal of AUDI, followed by badge distribution and an oath ceremony for office bearers, reinforced the Association’s commitment to promoting research orientation, ethical data practices, and continuous skill enhancement among students.
Key Highlights
- Formal inauguration and logo reveal of the Association for Universal Data & Intelligence (AUDI) under the Data Science Department.
- Addresses by the Vice Chancellor and Rector on the role of data science, AI, and sustainable development goals in present-day engineering education.
- Inaugural address by industry expert Mr. George Koshi focusing on industry readiness, analytics careers, and technological trends in data-driven enterprises.
- Emphasis on building student competencies in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics through association-led workshops, talks, and hands-on activities.
- Badge distribution and oath ceremony for student office bearers to encourage leadership, responsibility, and active participation in academic and co-curricular initiatives.
- Enthusiastic participation from students and faculty, fostering a collaborative environment for future projects and industry–academia interactions.
