Introduction
The Guest Lecture Series, organised on the occasion of Heritage Day, was held to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the evolving tourism landscape.The event was conceptualised as an educational guest lecture series aimed at integrating theoretical learning with practical insights from the tourism industry. Instead of celebrating
Heritage Day conventionally, the focus was on understanding how heritage tourism is evolving in the modern digital age.
The theme “Future of Tourism: Culture, Technology & Transformation” highlighted three
important dimensions: Culture, which focuses on preserving heritage and traditions;Technology, which includes the use of AI, digital platforms, and smart tourism tools; and Transformation, which reflects changing trends, sustainable practices, and global shifts in tourism.
Date : 15th to 17th April 2026
Venue – 5103
Mode – Hybrid mode

The event recorded a good level of participation, though there is scope to increase overall reach. Students were actively engaged; there is a need to improve attendance and encourage more consistent feedback and participation. The overall engagement level was generally high but not consistent across all sessions. Around 85–90% of participants expressed interest in attending similar events in the future, reflecting a positive response. Sessions like LinkedIn Marketing were particularly interactive and engaging. The event successfully met its objectives, with 70–80% of participants reporting that they gained new knowledge. Each session provided valuable insights and clear learning outcomes. The high interest in future events further confirms that the primary goal of enhancing student knowledge and industry understanding was effectively achieved. Overall, the event can be considered largely successful.

Date and Venue:
Date: 22 January 2026
Venue: Auditorium/Vishwakarma University
Organizing Department:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Vishwakarma University
Organizers:
Dr. Raeesa Bashir
Dr. Shubham Narawade
Introduction
The programme was organized with the objective of providing students a platform to enhance their academic knowledge, creative skills, teamwork, leadership qualities, and overall personality development. As outlined in the programme flyer, the event was carefully planned to include a variety of activities that encouraged active participation, collaboration, and experiential learning.
Objectives of the Programme
• To promote holistic development among students
• To encourage active participation beyond classroom learning
• To enhance creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• To foster teamwork, discipline, and leadership qualities
• To provide exposure to diverse co-curricular and extracurricular activities Participation A total of around 136 students actively participated in the programme. Students from different classes and academic backgrounds were involved, demonstrating great enthusiasm and commitment throughout the event. The high level of participation reflected the relevance and appeal of the planned activities.

Details of Activities Conducted
As per the programme flyer, the event included multiple activities, ensuring balanced engagement for all participants. These activities were broadly categorized as follows:
• Academic and Knowledge-Based Activities:
The poster presentation competition was designed to strengthen subject understanding, logical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Creative Activities:
The short film competition was organised to give students an opportunity to showcase their creativity, artistic talent and subject awareness.
• Skill-Oriented Activities:
The dashboard competition was conducted under skill-oriented activities to develop communication skills, leadership, teamwork and time management.
• Interactive and Team-Based Activities:
A quiz competition was conducted to promote collaboration, coordination, and healthy competition among students.
Each activity was conducted according to the planned schedule and was supervised by faculty members and coordinators to ensure smooth execution.
Student Involvement and Response
Students showed keen interest and active involvement in all the activities. Their enthusiastic participation, discipline and cooperative attitude contributed significantly to the success of the
programme. The event created a positive and energetic learning environment and encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones.

Outcome of the Programme
• Enhanced student engagement and confidence
• Improved teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Exposure to practical learning experiences
• Strengthened student–faculty interaction
• Overall enrichment of student’s academic and personal development

Conclusion
The programme was successfully conducted as per the plan outlined in the programme flyer. With the active participation of approximately 136 students, the event achieved its intended objectives. The diverse range of activities provided a meaningful and enriching experience,making the programme both impactful and memorable.

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