INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF DBCE TEKFEST 2026

Academic: Year 2026-2027
Event Date: 15 October 2026
Event Schedule: 9.30 to 10.30 am
Event Venue: Auditorium, 2 nd Floor

The inaugural ceremony of DBCE TEKFEST 2026 was held on 15th October 2025 at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa. The ceremony marked the commencement of the technical and non technical events organised by the college, providing students with a platform to showcase their talents, creativity, technical knowledge, and leadership skills.

The programme commenced at 9:30 a.m. with the arrival of the Chief Guest, Er. Chinmay Prabhugankar. The proceedings were smoothly compered by Ms. Nasya and Ms. Dixita, who welcomed the gathering and introduced the event. The introduction was accompanied by the trailers of INSPIRUS and SANKRITI, highlighting the spirit and enthusiasm of the festival. This was followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and a floral welcome, symbolising the auspicious beginning of the event.

The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Shwetha Prassana, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, who welcomed the dignitaries, faculty members, and students. In her address, she motivated students to actively participate in the various events organised as part of the festival, emphasising that participation should not be limited to winning prizes. She encouraged students to view every event as an opportunity to learn, gain experience, build confidence, and develop their overall personalities.

Following the welcome address, Rev. Fr. Wilfred Fernandes, Director of the college, addressed the gathering. He highlighted the importance of technical and cultural events in the holistic development of students, emphasising that such platforms help students apply their knowledge, explore their interests, develop teamwork, and prepare for future academic and professional challenges.

The programme continued with the felicitation of the distinction holders of the Computer Engineering Department by Prof. Sweta Morajkar, recognizing their academic achievements. This was followed by the release of the INSPIRUS souvenir by the Chief Guest.

The Civil Engineering Department's Technical Bulletin was also released, under the guidance of Prof. Vahessa Fernandes marking an important milestone for the department, this was taken . Subsequently, the distinction holders of the Civil Engineering Department were felicitated by Prof. Prachi Dessai for their academic excellence.

The introduction of the Chief Guest, Er. Chinmay Prabhugankar, was presented by Mr. Gareth Serrao. In his address, the Chief Guest highlighted the significant role played by student councils in nurturing essential qualities such as leadership, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving. He emphasised that active involvement in student councils and extracurricular activities helps students develop the skills and confidence required to take on responsibilities and address challenges effectively.

As a token of appreciation, a memento was presented to the Chief Guest by Rev. Fr. Wilfred Fernandes, Director of the college. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Yuvraj Dalvi, Chairperson of CESA, who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, the Director, the faculty members, the organisers, and all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the inaugural ceremony.

The inaugural ceremony of DBCE TEKFEST 2026 concluded on an inspiring note, encouraging students to make the most of the opportunities provided by the festival. The addresses by the dignitaries reinforced the importance of participation, continuous learning, leadership, and holistic development, setting a positive tone for the events and activities that followed.