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**Vijayawada Students Encouraged to Innovate at “Epistemicon 2025” Symposium**
**Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – September 20, 2025** – Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology (ALIET) hosted “Epistemicon 2025” a technical symposium designed to foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students. The event, held Saturday, featured paper presentations, project expos, coding challenges, and technical quizzes, drawing participation from students across various institutions.
T. Subbaiah, Research Advisor at Vignan University and former scientist from CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar, inaugurated the symposium and emphasized the importance of such events in providing a launchpad for young minds. He shared his own journey, highlighting the role of hard work and determination in achieving dreams, and expressed hope that his experiences would inspire the attendees.
Ch. Swapna, a senior professional from DXC Technology, underscored the need for interdisciplinary learning and cutting-edge research in shaping the next generation of engineers.
The symposium was convened by L. Kanya Kumari and co-convened by K. Venkateswara Rao, under the guidance of ALIET Director and Secretary B. Joji Reddy, Principal O. Mahesh and Rector P.R. John.
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