The Alumni Committee, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE), organized a two-day technical hands-on programme titled “Alumni Technothon – MITE (ATM Series I: AY 2026–27)” on 16^th and 17^th October 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The programme aimed to strengthen alumni engagement and bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practices by providing students with practical exposure to emerging technologies, industry-relevant skills, and professional experiences. A total of over 600 second and third-year students, along with faculty members from various departments, actively participated in the programme, making it an engaging platform for experiential learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

The event featured 12 accomplished alumni professionals representing diverse domains, including mechanical engineering, electronics, software development, artificial intelligence, aerospace engineering, business management, and entrepreneurship. The distinguished resource persons included Ms. Manisha, System Design Engineer, John Crane Sealing Systems Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Sushmith Shetty M, Former Manager, Associated Hoists and Allieds Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Hariprasad, Operations Executive, PhonePe Limited; Ms. Neha Balakrishna, Product Owner, Aptiv; Mr. Chethan Shetty and Mr. Harsha C R, Software Development Engineers, SatSure; Mr. Sagar Salanke, Engineer II, Microchip Technology; Mr. Ashish Hegde, Trading System DevOps Engineer, FalconX; Mr. Roshan V, Senior Software Engineer, Capula Investments; Mr. Laurel Thejas Souza, Principal Consultant, Infosys; Mr. James Daniel Dcosta, Project Manager, Sonovision; and Mr. Powdan Kumar, Proprietor, Arihant Oil. These alumni brought valuable professional experience from leading organizations and entrepreneurial ventures, providing students with practical insights into technological advancements, industry expectations, and diverse career opportunities.

The programme comprised 12 technical and professional hands-on sessions designed to connect classroom concepts with real-world applications. The sessions covered a wide range of topics, including “Design of Oil Seal System,” “Vibration RMS–Surface Roughness Correlation in Difficult-to-Machine Alloys,” “From Excel to Excellence: Developing Industry-Ready Skills for Corporate Success,” “From Classroom to Industry: Mastering Programming for Product Companies,” and “Beyond Coding: Building the Engineer’s Edge in an AI-Driven World.” Participants also gained practical exposure to microcontroller fundamentals and datasheet interpretation, AI-powered application development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), text-based AI, aircraft technical documentation and Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC), and financial planning and break-even analysis for small businesses. Through expert demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and interactive discussions, students developed a better understanding of industry-relevant tools, emerging technologies, and professional practices.

The alumni also shared their professional journeys, industry experiences, technical challenges, and career development strategies, offering students valuable perspectives on transitioning from academic learning to professional environments. The sessions emphasized the importance of technical proficiency, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, continuous learning, and multidisciplinary skills in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. The practical activities encouraged students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, explore innovative solutions, and strengthen their confidence in pursuing diverse career pathways. The interactions further highlighted the importance of developing industry-ready competencies and staying updated with emerging technologies and professional expectations.

The event was organized under the guidance of Dr. Vinayambika S Bhat, Convener – Alumni Committee, along with a dedicated organizing team comprising Dr. Sujesh Kumar, Dr. Yogeesha C B, Ms. Swapna S A, Mr. Ashwin Kumar M, Mr. Sandeep Seetaram Naik, Mr. Ranjith H D, Mr. Rajesh N Kamath, Dr. Aveen K P, Dr. Shivaramu H T, Mrs. Rajeshwari, Mr. Akshathraj Jain, and Mrs. Sadhana K, representing various departments of MITE. The programme concluded successfully with enthusiastic participation and meaningful interaction between students and alumni. Overall, Alumni Technothon – MITE (Series I) served as an effective platform for strengthening alumni–student connections, fostering industry–academia collaboration, and enhancing students’ technical competence, professional awareness, and industry readiness. The initiative also reinforced MITE’s commitment to its core value of “Family Culture”, promoting sustained alumni engagement, innovation, and lifelong learning.