Department of Civil Engineering Organises Its First-Ever Technical Fest under CIVICON–TechFest 2026 at SLIET Longowal

The Department of Civil Engineering, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Longowal, proudly organised its first-ever technical fest under the CIVICON category, titled CIVICON–TechFest 2026, on 16–17 October 2026. This landmark initiative marks an important milestone in the department’s journey towards promoting technical innovation, creativity, practical learning and interdisciplinary collaboration among engineering students.

The two-day technical fest featured six exciting technical events designed to provide students with a platform to demonstrate their engineering knowledge, innovative ideas, design capabilities and problem-solving skills.

Six Major Technical Events

1. Truss Load Competition: Demonstrating structural engineering concepts through the design, fabrication and load-bearing capacity of truss models.
2. Seismic Challenge: Exploring earthquake-resistant structural concepts and understanding the behaviour of structures under seismic forces.
3. City Model Exhibition (Smart City): Presenting innovative ideas and sustainable solutions for future smart cities and urban infrastructure.
4. CAD Design Challenge: Showcasing computer-aided design skills, technical drafting and engineering design capabilities.
5. Poster Presentation: Providing a platform for students to communicate innovative technical ideas, research concepts and engineering solutions.
6. Technical Quiz Competition: Testing participants’ technical knowledge, analytical thinking and understanding of engineering concepts.

The events witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing different institutions. Participants displayed remarkable creativity, technical competence, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition.

Leadership and Guidance

The successful organisation of this maiden technical fest was made possible through the visionary leadership and continuous encouragement of Sh. Mani Kant Paswan, Director, SLIET Longowal, whose commitment to innovation, practical education and student development continues to inspire academic initiatives at the institute.

The department expresses its sincere gratitude to Dr. Shankar Singh, Head, Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Advisor, CIVICON, for his valuable guidance, motivation and wholehearted support.

Special appreciation is extended to Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering) and Convenor, CIVICON, for his dedicated leadership, meticulous planning and tireless efforts in making the technical events successful.

The department also acknowledges the valuable contributions of Dr. Ritika Singla, Dr. Priya Goyal and Dr. Daljit Singh, Guest Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering, for their dedication, coordination and active involvement throughout the event.

Student Coordination Team

The technical events were effectively coordinated by the following student coordinators:

• Sachin Kumar – Truss Load Competition
• Aditya Kumar – Seismic Challenge
• Surya Kumar – City Model Exhibition
• Prince Kumar – CAD Design Challenge
• Jasmeen Kaur – Poster Presentation
• Ashutosh Kumar – Technical Quiz Competition

Anil Kumawat served as the Overall Domain Coordinator, CIVICON, ensuring effective coordination among the participating teams.

A New Beginning for Civil Engineering at SLIET

The successful completion of the first-ever Civil Engineering technical fest under CIVICON represents a significant step towards strengthening the culture of experiential learning, innovation and technical excellence at SLIET Longowal.

CIVICON–TechFest 2026 provided students with an opportunity to move beyond classroom learning and apply engineering principles to practical challenges. The initiative also encouraged interaction, collaboration and knowledge-sharing among students from different institutions.

The Department of Civil Engineering congratulates all the winners, participants, student coordinators, faculty members and the entire organising team for making this maiden initiative a grand success.

CIVICON–TechFest 2026 – Building Ideas, Engineering Innovation and Inspiring the Future!