Empresario, the Annual Startup Summit, has been a prominent platform for startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and the student community since its inception in 2012. This exclusive event serves as a catalyst for sharing entrepreneurial experiences, gaining new insights, and contributing to India's thriving startup ecosystem. Empresario aims to bring together innovative minds, fostering discussions on emerging markets, trends, issues, and innovations. The summit provides a unique opportunity for startups to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship. Each year, a theme is chosen for the summit.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in various master classes, talks by successful startup founders, workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions, and startup awards.
EXILIO is an annual pre-event for Empresario. The event is organized exclusively by EDII students as a launch ceremony for Empresario, introducing the theme each year. The event comprises activities such as a quiz on the startup ecosystem and analytical games to guide budding entrepreneurs in their journey, along with sessions by eminent guests.
The EDII Sports Committee organizes the EDII Premier League (EPL), an intercollegiate sports tournament. In the tournament, teams are formed. The tournaments include cricket, box cricket (male), box cricket (female), football, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, carom, and chess.
Entreplexus, the largest entrepreneur networking platform organized by EDII for the alumni of its Post Graduate Programme in Management, has recorded several networking events. The platform facilitated collaborations, knowledge sharing, inspiration, guidance, and motivation among the alumni. A new Alumni Association is formed each year, comprising dedicated committee members who take on leadership roles to strengthen the EDII Alumni Association (EDIAA).
Throughout the year, various interactive sessions are conducted with notable speakers.
To foster stronger connections and celebrate achievements, alumni meet sessions are organized at various locations across India. These sessions allow alumni residing in different regions to reconnect and cherish their accomplishments.
Every year on January 16, EDII celebrates National Startup Day. The event features a series of intra-college activities designed to inspire and guide budding entrepreneurs. These include speaker sessions, competitions like Pitch Deck and Demo Day, and engaging activities such as Stress Interviews, the Ad-Mad Show, and a Treasure Hunt. The event concludes with a vibrant musical event.
ECSTASY, EDII’s cultural flagship, promises a dynamic celebration with the featuring the sensational artist! The event will includes a talent show, a concert night, and a thrilling DJ night post-concert, ensuring an unforgettable experience for its attendees.