Summary
X-Verse’24, hosted by the Xavier’s Commerce and Management Society, aimed to foster professional development and intellectual exchange among students through a series of competitive events
The event not only provided cash prizes to winners but also promoted collaboration, networking, and industry insights
X-Verse’24, hosted by the Xavier’s Commerce and Management Society, aimed to foster professional development and intellectual exchange among students through a series of competitive events. This year’s theme, “Echoes of the Infinite Desert,” highlighted six engaging competitions: Best Manager, Finance, PR & Marketing, Sports Management, Strategic Management, and X-Plain. The event not only provided cash prizes to winners but also promoted collaboration, networking, and industry insights.
Participants included students from various departments:
- Department of Commerce & Management
- Department of Arts & Social Studies
- Department of Law
- Xavier’s Business School
- Department of Faculty of Science
The opening ceremony was marked by enthusiasm and was led by emcees Krish Goyal and Ridhima Agarwal. The Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Dr. John Felix Raj, welcomed the attendees and emphasized the importance of the event. The ceremony featured traditional lamp lighting, an official video presentation, and acknowledgments of sponsors.
List of Events
- Desert Monarch - Best Manager Event
- Caravans of Gold - Finance Event
- Sandstorm Showdown - Sports Management Event
- Echoes of Influence - PR & Marketing Event
- Masters of Mirage - Strategic Management Event
- Oasis of Nights - X-Plain Event
Event Highlights
1. Desert Monarch: Best Manager Event
- Event Heads: Ridhima Agarwal, Swayam Agarwal, Krish Khanna
- Winners: 1st - Damyanti Dutta, 2nd - Arjun Upadhyay, 3rd - Abhyudaya Dhelia
- The event involved three rounds that tested participants on creativity, teamwork, and management skills.
2. Caravans of Gold: Finance Event
- Event Heads: Udayan Mukherjee, Krish Goyal, David Siraswa, Keshav Poddar
- Winners: 1st - Vaibhav Poddar & Tushar Kumar Mishra, 2nd - Harshit Saraff, 3rd - Chirag Daruka & Tanish Newatia
- This event simulated real-world finance through various rounds, challenging participants on asset management and trading strategies.
3. Sandstorm Showdown: Sports Management Event
- Event Heads: Saeed Batla, Avirup Roychowdhury, Harshit Parakh
- Winners: 1st - Ahon Banerjee & Debarun Das, 2nd - Anurup Ghosh & Shamik Pal, 3rd - Devesh Singhania & Jaskaran Singh Dhupar
- Featured crisis management and auction rounds, assessing participants' strategic planning and decision-making.
4. Echoes of Influence: PR & Marketing Event
- Event Heads: Dhanushree Ruia, Kripa Choudhury, Sakshi Dhariwal
- Winners: 1st - Ipshita Mukherjee & Gaurav Ghose, 2nd - Dabarpita Ghosh & Anwesha Goswami, 3rd - Sanistha Ghose & team
- Participants developed and pitched marketing campaigns, honing their creative and analytical skills.
5. Masters of Mirage: Strategic Management Event
- Event Heads: Shreya Garg, Bipasa Dey, Pratush Sarkar
- Winners: 1st - Aekaprabha Choudhuri & Dipti Sur Roy Choudhuri, 2nd - Indrayudh Sen De & Nayanika Guha, 3rd - Nikhil Lodha & Naveeksha Patesaria
- Participants crafted strategic plans in a competitive setting, evaluating their market insights.
6. Oasis of Nights: X-Plain Event
- Event Heads: Cindrella Das, Krish Bhutra, Satakshi Saha
- Winners: 1st - Diavyata Banerjee & Siddhant Roy, 2nd - Tanya Jhilik Biswas & Kronedase Basu, 3rd - Angana Majumdar & Duhita Kadal
- This event combined creativity and collaboration through writing and design tasks, emphasizing teamwork
The event concluded with appreciation for active participation, led by core committee members Harshita Goyal and Tanisha Dhoot. A vote of thanks from Treasurer Abhigyan Gupta highlighted the contributions of faculty and volunteers. The day ended with a prize distribution ceremony and a comedy session featuring Ankit Bharadwaj, ensuring a celebratory close to X-Verse'24.
The success of X-Verse'24 was supported by various sponsors, including:
- Kartavya Packaging Solution
- Niyor Perfume (Gifting Partners)
- Personal Touch (Hamper Partner)
- And several others contributed in various capacities
X-Verse'24 was a resounding success, marked by timely completion and enthusiastic participation. The event fostered skills, knowledge sharing, and networking among students, setting a high standard for future endeavors by the Xavier's Commerce and Management Society. The insights gained will benefit participants in their academic and professional journeys.
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024
