Pune : Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune, is all set to host one of the city’s most anticipated entrepreneurial events — E-Summit Pune’25 — themed “The Shadows of Resurrection.” This year’s summit promises to be a powerful tribute to the spirit of resilience, reinvention, and innovation that emerges from adversity. This event going to be organized by E-Cell from VIT, Pune. This event will be inaugurated by Karjat-Jamkhed MLA Rohit Pawar who is also a CEO of Baramati Agro.

Scheduled from April 15, the summit will feature a week-long lineup of immersive workshops, startup showcase, competitions, and inspiring speakers' sessions designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spark in students and professionals alike.

Key Highlights of E-Summit Pune’25:

• Startup Showcase: A platform for budding entrepreneurs to present their innovations and gain visibility. Chief Guest MLA Rohit Pawar will give a keynote to all participants.

• High-Stake Competitions:

• Pitch Perfect – Where startups face tough juries, live crises, and the test of true leadership under pressure.

• Board Room – A high-intensity simulation putting participants in executive roles to tackle real-world business crises and strategic decision-making.

• E-Talks: Captivating conversations with industry leaders who’ve redefined success through resilience.

• Summit Showdown: The grand finale that brings the week to a thrilling conclusion.

This year’s theme, “The Shadows of Resurrection,” reflects the idea that every downfall is not an end, but a disruption — a fertile ground for transformation. In the words of the summit organizers, “Success is not about avoiding failure; it’s about rising stronger each time you fall.”

Stellar Line-Up of Keynote Speakers on April 18:

• Paula McGlynn – CEO & Co-Founder of Gulbadan Talkies and the creative mind behind BhaDiPa, Bha2Pa, and Shantit Kranti. A trailblazer in Marathi digital content, Paula’s journey showcases how storytelling can spark cultural revolutions and empower new voices.

• Aseem Srivastav – HR Head at Kirloskar Limitless and former CEO of Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. With over 32 years of leadership across giants like L&T and McNally Group, Mr. Srivastav brings rare insights into strategic growth, leadership, and sustainability.

• Sandeep Jain – CEO & Founder at GeeksforGeeks. As a visionary educator and entrepreneur, he will share his journey in transforming a college project into a global ed-tech giant. 

       • Gouri Shankar Sahu – Director at Barclays India. With two decades in global finance, his session will delve into navigating complexity, leading in uncertainty, and steering innovation in the financial domain.

With E-Summit Pune’25, VIT College reaffirms its commitment to nurturing future leaders, empowering entrepreneurs, and creating a platform where failure isn’t feared, but celebrated as the first step to greatness.

Entry is open for registered participants. The summit begins on April 15 at the Sharad Arena Auditorium, VIT Campus.