Overview

E-Summit 2026 is the annual entrepreneurship summit organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Students from E-Cell, Sharda University attended as a delegation to gain exposure to the startup ecosystem and network with founders and industry leaders.

Details:

• Event Name: E-Summit 2026
• Organised By: Entrepreneurship Cell, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
• Date: 23rd–25th January 2026
• Mode: Offline
• Venue: IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/yJgvuQgN2UFsWuig9

Objectives of Event

The objective of the event is –

• To provide students with exposure to the national startup ecosystem through interaction with founders, investors, and industry leaders.
• To inspire entrepreneurial thinking and innovation by learning from real- world startup journeys and case studies.
• To enhance students’ understanding of business models, funding strategies, and problem-solving approaches in startups.
• To encourage networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange with students and entrepreneurs from diverse institutions.
• To strengthen the entrepreneurial culture within Sharda University by implementing insights and best practices gained from the summit.

Patrons:

• Prof. (Dr.) Sibaram Khara, Vice- Chancellor, Mentor E-cell SU

Convener Details

• Prof. (Dr.) Geeta Durga, Chairperson, E-cell Sharda, 9811388026, geeta.durga@sharda.ac.in

Co-ordinators:

Faculty Coordinators:

• Dr. Suman Lata Dhar, Associate Professor, 9871252413, suman.lata@sharda.ac.in

Faculty Advisors:

• Dr. Amit Sehgal, Professor, Director Launchpad
• Prof. (Dr.) Hari Shankar Shyam, Professor
• Prof. (Dr.) Rimple Manchanda, Professor