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Technex is the annual techno-management festival of Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi. It was launched in 1939, with the aim of providing a competitive platform for innovative young engineers and entrepreneurs, promoting excellence in technical thinking and encouraging collaboration for progress. The festival consists of a number of events, including competitions, workshops and guest lectures from reputed personalities, alongside several social outreach initiatives.
Held annually as a three-day extravaganza in late Feb - early March; the festival and its organizing team hold a number of activities throughout the year, with a view of developing interest in innovative technology among the masses as well as several social initiatives that intend to implement novel technological solutions to major scientific challenges like resource shortage & climate change to day-to-day problems. Technex witnesses participation from over 400 colleges across India and a footfall of more than 20,000 students.