CONVERGENCE 2025



FLOAT THE BOAT

FLOAT THE BOAT

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Details

Participants have to build a Boat using Paper, Wooden Ice Cream Sticks, and Fevicol only. Materials will be provided on the same day of competition. Maximum dimensions of the Boat: Length = 25 cm, Width = 15 cm, Height = 15 cm. Load will be applied laterally at the centre of the boat. The model which carries the maximum load without sinking will be declared as the winner.

Rules & Regulations:
(1) Only boats have to be built.
(2) Materials will be provided from the institute on the same day of competition. Teams can physically alter by cutting, notching, sanding, or bending to make a proper fitting connection. Materials may not be painted, covered, coated, or soaked in anything except water.
(3) 3 to 5 members are allowed in a team.
(4) Only the first 25 teams are allowed to participate on a first-come-first-serve basis.
(5) Maximum dimension of the Boat: Length = 25 cm, Width = 15 cm, Height = 15 cm.
(6) Violation of any rules will lead to instant disqualification.
(7) Teams must submit their Boats sharply on or before 12:00 noon for inspection. 15 minutes extra shall be provided to modify the boat if it does not meet the given specifications.
(8) Participants must carry their own scissors, scale, and other craft-related items.

Evaluation Criteria:
(1) Load will be applied laterally at the centre of the boat.
(2) The model that carries the maximum load without sinking will be declared as the winner.
(3) The final decision lies in the hands of the judges and cannot be challenged.

Date & Time: 2025-09-16, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Venue: MBGF017

Faculty Coordinators:
(1) Prof. Sumit Sharma – +91 8866505344
(2) Prof. Prachi Pandya – +91 9033964597

Student Coordinators:
(1) Parmar Navinkumar – 23012072009
(2) Prajapati Prerna – 23012072034

Volunteers:
(1) Panda Rohitkumar – 23012072005
(2) Patel Dhruvi K. – 23012072013

Vision & Mission

GANPAT UNIVERSITY

VISION

The vision of Convergence 2025 is to create a transformative platform that unites diverse fields of science and technology, fostering innovation, collaboration, and ethical responsibility. By embracing the theme “AI and Ethics, ” the event aims to inspire tech enthusiasts to explore the intersection of cuttingedge advancements and moral principles, ensuring sustainable progress. Convergence 2025 aspires to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem where creativity, youthful energy, and intellectual rigor drive impactful solutions, shaping a better future for society and technology.

MISSION

The mission of Convergence 2025 is to unite innovators across diverse tech domains, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. With the theme “AI and Ethics, ” it promotes responsible innovation, inspiring participants to tackle real-world challenges ethically. Through dynamic events, it empowers future leaders to drive impactful, sustainable, and interdisciplinary advancements.

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