Software Freedom Festival 3.0 - Idea Pitch

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SFF 3.0 – Idea Pitch: A platform to present your open-source ideas that can make an impact.

SFF 3.0 – Idea Pitch is a student-focused competition under the Software Freedom Festival 3.0, organized by the IEEE RAS Student Branch Chapter and co-organized by the IEEE Student Branch of Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. The event provides a platform for students to pitch innovative, open-source-based ideas that address real-world challenges. Participants will present to a panel of evaluators, with judgment based on originality, feasibility, and societal impact. The competition promotes creative thinking, collaboration, and technical communication.


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  • Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
  • Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil
  • Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
  • India 626126
  • Building: 8th Block - CSE Department
  • Room Number: 8th Block seminar hall
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  Speakers

Dr. Anandamurugan of HRBluesky & Connect, Madurai

Topic:

Turning Ideas into Scalable Products

This session by Dr. Anandamurugan will focus on how technology can be leveraged to drive entrepreneurship and innovation. The talk will walk students through the journey of transforming raw ideas into scalable, real-world products. It will cover key aspects such as identifying real-world problems, validating solutions, using open-source technologies, building MVPs, and developing a startup mindset. With practical insights from his experience as a CTO and mentor, this session will equip attendees with the mindset and methods needed to innovate effectively and build impactful tech-driven ventures.

Biography:

Dr. Anandamurugan is the Chief Technology Officer at HRBluesky & Connect, Madurai. With deep expertise in emerging technologies and innovation-driven entrepreneurship, he mentors aspiring technologists and startups across India. He is known for bridging technical depth with business execution and enabling students to transform their tech ideas into real-world products. He regularly speaks on innovation, startup culture, and scalable product design.

Address:HRBluesky & Connect, , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, 625020

Gautam of V7 Launchers, Madurai

Topic:

Startup Operations in the Real World

This session by Mr. J. Gautam will provide students with real-world insights into the operational side of startups. Titled "Engineering Execution: Startup Operations in the Real World," the talk will focus on how early-stage startups go from idea to execution. It will explore key operational challenges such as team building, workflow design, time management, and aligning technical solutions with business goals. Through case studies and personal experiences, Mr. Gautam will help participants understand how execution is as critical as innovation in determining a startup's success. The session is designed to motivate students to take their ideas beyond paper and into action.

Biography:

Mr. J. Gautam is the Head of Operations at V7 Launchers, a Madurai-based startup incubator and innovation enabler. With extensive experience in startup logistics, team building, and execution planning, he supports early-stage ventures in turning concepts into reality. He works closely with student innovators and young professionals to help them align academic projects with real-world demands. His focus lies in bridging the gap between technical knowledge and business implementation through strategic execution.

Address:V7 Launchers, , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, 625009





Agenda

9:00 AM – Registration & Entry
9:30 AM – Inaugural Ceremony
10:00 AM – Keynote Session 1: Dr. Anandamurugan (CTO, HRBluesky & Connect)
11:00 AM – Team-wise Idea Pitch Presentations (Part 1)
12:30 PM – Lunch Break

1:30 PM – Team-wise Idea Pitch Presentations (Part 2)
3:00 PM – Keynote Session 2: Mr. J. Gautam (Head of Operations, V7 Launchers)
4:00 PM – Jury Feedback & Prize Distribution
4:30 PM – Vote of Thanks & Group Photo
5:00 PM – End of Event


Organized by IEEE Student Branch & IEEE RAS SBC, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (STB34451)