Paavai Engineering College hosted “TECHFINIX ’26,” a two-day National-Level Technical Symposium, jointly organised by all the departments of the institution. The symposium provided a vibrant platform for students from engineering colleges and universities across Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country to showcase their research, technical expertise, creativity and innovative ideas.
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Auditor Shri N. Natarajan, Founder and Chairman, Paavai Educational Institutions, who delivered the presidential address. Dr. Wei-Yu Lin, President and Professor, Kaohsiung Medical University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Mr. Charles Park, General Secretary, Korean Association, Chennai, participated as the Guest of Honour.
The programme commenced with the welcome address delivered by a final-year student of the Department of Information Technology, Paavai Engineering College. Smt. Mangai Natarajan, Correspondent, Paavai Educational Institutions, inaugurated the ceremony by lighting the traditional lamp. Ms. Avanti Natarajan, Director – Student Affairs, delivered the felicitation address.
The distinguished guests formally inaugurated TECHFINIX ’26 and addressed the gathering. In their inspiring addresses, they emphasised the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, problem-solving and experiential learning in shaping future engineers. Students were encouraged to look beyond conventional approaches, understand real-world problems from multiple perspectives and develop technology-driven solutions through collaborative efforts.
The speakers highlighted that technical knowledge must be complemented by effective planning, appropriate application of skills and ethical responsibility. They encouraged students to utilise the symposium as a platform to transform innovative ideas into meaningful solutions, interact with domain experts, receive professional feedback and explore opportunities to take their innovations to the next level.
Drawing inspiration from the remarkable transformation of South Korea through education, technology, research, innovation and industrial development, the speakers urged students to make productive use of their time and continuously prepare themselves for the global opportunities emerging in engineering and technology. They also highlighted the growing employment opportunities available to engineering graduates in countries such as South Korea and Taiwan, and encouraged students to develop foreign-language skills alongside their technical competencies.
The inaugural ceremony also witnessed the release of the TECHFINIX ’26 Souvenir by the Founder and Chairman of Paavai Educational Institutions along with the distinguished guests. Earlier, the Chairman honoured the special guests with traditional shawls and mementoes.
Technical Sessions and Expert Engagement
The symposium featured a series of expert-led technical sessions and training programmes by eminent academicians and industry professionals from India, Taiwan and other countries. The resource persons included:
- Dr. Edga Tsai-Han Lin, Head, Department of Communication, Asia University, Taiwan
- Dr. Tong Nya Lay, Assistant Professor, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
- Dr. Vinoth Kumar, Director, International Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
- Mr. Suresh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Rolwaya Factory System Private Limited, Chennai
- Dr. Venkateshwaran Lokanathan, Senior Director – Engineering, ConversAI AI, Coimbatore
- Dr. Rajesh, Professor, Alliance College, Bengaluru
- Dr. Sriraman Kothuri, Associate Professor
Their sessions exposed students to emerging technologies, contemporary research trends, industry perspectives and opportunities in the global technology ecosystem.
Research, Innovation and Technical Competitions
TECHFINIX ’26 witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing various engineering colleges and universities from Tamil Nadu and other states. Participants presented their research papers, technical projects and innovative ideas, demonstrating their creativity and technical capabilities.
More than 2,000 research papers were submitted by participating students, out of which 240 papers were selected for presentation. The symposium also featured more than 60 technical competitions and events, providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their skills in diverse domains.
A total of ₹3.50 lakh worth of prizes was awarded to the winners of various departmental and technical competitions. Auditor Shri N. Natarajan, Founder and Chairman, Paavai Educational Institutions, presented the prizes and certificates to the winners.
The symposium served as a dynamic platform for students to learn from experts, collaborate across disciplines, showcase their technical capabilities and gain valuable exposure to the evolving global technology landscape.
The valedictory proceedings concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Preethi, Second-Year MBA student, bringing the two-day technical celebration to a meaningful close.
The event was attended by Mr. Ramasamy, Director – Administration; Mr. Senthil, Director – Admissions; Dr. R. R. Krishnamurthy, Director – Research; Ms. Kamala Krishnamurthy, Head, Paavai Innovation Forum; Dr. M. Premkumar, Principal, Paavai Engineering College; senior administrators; Heads of Departments; faculty members; judges; and students from various institutions.
TECHFINIX ’26 stood as a celebration of technology, innovation and interdisciplinary excellence, empowering young minds to think beyond boundaries, transform ideas into solutions and prepare for a globally connected future.
