Khaitan Public School and Khaitan World School, under the Khaitan Education Centre umbrella, recently hosted the groundbreaking Kechnovation 2K25 tech festival. This event was more than just a series of competitions – it was a movement driven by students, built on purpose, and powered by possibility.
Over 400 students from 40+ top schools across India came together to compete in 13 cutting-edge events, showcasing their skills in AI, robotics, gaming, and more. What made Kechnovation 2K25 truly special was that every element was ideated, curated, and executed by students themselves. They took on roles as technologists, marketers, communicators, designers, coders, and hosts, demonstrating their capabilities and creativity.
The festival kicked off with a keynote address by Mr. Uma Saxena, Senior Solution Architect at SAP & Vertex-HCL Technologies, who emphasized the importance of ethical AI, youth leadership, and creative disruption in shaping the future.
The online segment featured events like Meme-it-Real, Aim Master (Valorant), Video Editing Challenge, and Knowledge Whiz Prelims, while the offline events included Mine Madness (Minecraft Speedrun), Robo Grand Prix, Character Design, AI Innovation Sprint, and more.
A panel of esteemed judges, comprising industry experts and academics, evaluated the events and provided valuable feedback to the participants. DPS R.K. Puram emerged as the Overall Winner, taking home the Kechnovation Trophy and an Innovation Grant of ₹20,000.
The festival was a resounding success, with prizes worth ₹3+ lakhs being distributed, including Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 cameras, Razer Ornata V3X keyboards, and boAt Nirvana Ion earbuds. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks, celebrating the students, mentors, and judges who made it all possible.
Kechnovation 2K25 was more than just a tech fest – it was a testament to the power of student-led innovation and the future of education. The energy and enthusiasm on campus were palpable, and it’s clear that the future looks bright and entirely student-led.
