Rescon 2.0 Day 2: A confluence of ideas and innovation

By Vanisha Rajesh Singh

Rescon 2.0, the research conclave organized by the Bennett Undergraduate Research Society (BURS), concluded its second day on a high note, with an impressive line-up of speakers, workshops, and panel discussions. The day started with a thought-provoking opening ceremony, graced by the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Kumar, Chairperson, CSSS, as the chief guest.

In his keynote address, Prof. Kumar emphasized the importance of research and the need for students to be good researchers in order to contribute to a better society. He stated that "observed reality is not exact reality", which highlights the importance of being meticulous with data and systemizing it. He further added, "Research is not a solitary pursuit; it is a collaborative effort, and it requires a willingness to learn and unlearn."

The next speaker, Mr. Vivek Atray, ex-IAS and TedX speaker had a session on "Elevating Communication with Emotional Intelligence." Mr. Atray talked about the unpredictability of human beings and situations and the importance of having humility. He explained the 7 C's of Life that are essential for emotional quotient - Courage, Compassion, Character, Creativity, Calmness, Cheerfulness, Communication, and Contentment. Mr. Atray's quote, "Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make emotions work for us, not against us", resonated with the audience and left them feeling inspired.
Mr. Vivek Atray captivates the audience with his words of wisdom and elevates their emotional intelligence. Photo by Mohak Kapoor

The presentations from the research start-up marathon was another highlight of the day, where students pitched their ideas about global sustainability in front of industry professionals.

Next up was the Biotechnology workshop titled "From Cells to Cures" by TechInvention. The workshop covered the basics of biotechnology, including presentations on Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Antimicrobial Resistance. The workshop was informative and gave the students a better understanding of the field.

The BAJMC workshop, "Copycraft: Mastering the art of Copywriting" by Abhishek PD., the Creative Senior Director for Digitas, was a highly anticipated session. Mr. PD showed students various advertisements and explained how stories are displayed through these ads. He emphasized that "people are content, and we are all ads, we are all stories". He further added, "I'm here to help you make the industry work for you, instead of you working for the industry. I work in advertising, but I don't live in it." His quote left a lasting impression on the students, inspiring them to think creatively and beyond conventional boundaries.

Several panel discussions and round table conferences were organized for law, liberal arts, and B.Tech CSE students, providing a platform for students to engage with industry experts and peers. The discussions focused on emerging topics like Artificial Intelligence and Constitutional Validity of CAA, along with challenges and opportunities in their respective fields.

Sonali Priy Kapoor sheds light on the interplay between PR and marketing at ReadX. Photo by Kamakshi Jagdish Deshmukh


Towards the end of the day, ReadX, an initiative organized by ResCon, which aimed to provide invaluable knowledge to the audience, was held. The first speaker was Ms. Sonali Priy Kapoor, Founder & MD, Hatch Project. Her session was about "Synergy: Where PR and Marketing Meet Success." She urged the students to find what they love and figure out a way to make money out of it. Ms. Kapoor stressed that PR professionals try to convince, not confuse people, which is why thorough research is crucial. She left the audience with a powerful quote, "PR is research-driven, and success is a product of synergy."

The second speaker of ReadX was Mr. Nikhil Chawla, Founder & Host, HMM. His session, "Palate Expedition: A Journey Through Flavours," discussed the importance of relevant content for the audience. Mr. Chawla taught the students how to sell their content and recognize the audience's needs. As the event came to an end, he shared a quote that sparked introspection among the students, "The crown of content may be precious, but the queen of relevance reigns supreme."

As the sun sets on Day-2 for ResCon 2.0, the remarkable array of speakers, workshops, and panel discussions had left the students with a sense of inspiration and motivation to pursue their passions and make meaningful contributions to society through their research and innovative ideas.
(The writer is a Semester II student of BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) programme.)