“Cennovation” is the most preeminent Civil Engineering Technical festival in Bangladesh, organized by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of Islamic University of Technology. This year, the crown jewel of civil engineering festivals in Bangladesh, was convened on May, 03, 2024 with its 9th edition.

 Over 1000 participants from more than 25 universities across the country registered for the festival being united by their fervent passion for civil engineering. A total of 11 captivating events were designed for this meticulously planned festival. The events include-
Game of Trusses: The quest for the ultimate, most efficient truss design, Seismic Challenge: Engineering structures to withstand simulated earthquakes, Mechanics Challenge: Putting their understanding of mechanics to the ultimate test, Drafting Contest: Combining precision with artistic flair in technical drafting, Poster Presentation: Transforming innovative ideas into visually compelling stories, Cenno Biz: Merging business acumen with engineering expertise, Buzzer Master: A high-stakes quiz testing civil engineering knowledge, Perspective Illustration: Unleashing artistic talent in technically accurate drawings, Cennovation Through Your Eyes: Capturing the essence of innovation through photography, Cine Fest: A celebration of filmmaking focused on engineering, Project Showcasing: Students presented their groundbreaking projects.

The highlight of the event was a staggering 300k+ prize money pool along with crests for the winners. Transportation to the venue, breakfast and lunch were provided to all the participants. Cennozine, CENNOVATION 2024’s official annual souvenir magazine, was distributed to all the participants along with T-shirts and merchandise.

The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests. His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Alamgir, Acting Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, served as the Chief Guest. Professor Dr. Md. Shamsul Hoque, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, attended the event as the Special Guest. Professor Dr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Vice Chancellor of IUT, Professor Dr. Md Ashraful Hoque, Pro Vice Chancellor of IUT, Professor Dr. Hossain Md. Shahin, Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IUT, Dr. Shakil Mohammad Rifat, Professor, CEE, IUT and Chairman of the Organizing Committee were also present at the inauguration ceremony.

In the closing ceremony, Nusrat Farzana, Lead, Business Development, Asian Paints Bangladesh Ltd. was present to give her valuable insights about the future of the job industry and the contribution of civil engineers in various sectors also Professor Dr. Hossain Md. Shahin, Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IUT, Dr. Shakil Mohammad Rifat, Professor, CEE, IUT and Chairman of the Organizing Committee ,Dr. Nazmus Sakib and Mohammad Zunaied Bin Harun, Assistant Professor, Moderator, Cennovation were present for the prize giving to the winners of all the competitions.

This year Cennovation 2024 was sponsored by Asian Paints (Gold Sponsor) and Fresh Ceramics (Silver Sponsor). The valued partners of the event include BD Paints (Truss Partner), BSRM (Seismic Partner), Pran Up (Beverage Partner), Bakeman's Biscuits (Snacks Partner), and The Daily Star Campus (Media Partner).

Cennovation 2024 successfully served as a launchpad for the next generation of Bangladeshi civil engineers, fostering a spirit of innovation and collaboration that promises to shape the future of infrastructure development in the nation.