The 18th edition of Aakaar, the annual civil engineering festival hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, concluded on 15 March 2026, reaffirming its position as Asia’s largest platform for civil engineering innovation and collaboration. The event brought together students, researchers and industry professionals, offering a robust mix of technical competitions, research forums, keynote sessions and industry showcases.

A key highlight was the 10th International Civil Engineering Symposium (ICES), which formed the intellectual core of the festival. Through paper presentations, poster sessions and the ‘Thesis 180’ format, the symposium enabled young researchers to present their work before leading academicians and industry experts. The combined prize pool for ICES events exceeded Rs 95,000, reflecting the scale and competitiveness of participation...

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