BIORITZ-2K26✦29–30 SEPTEMBER 2026✦BIOTECHNOLOGY: INNOVATIONS & IMPACTS✦NATIONAL LEVEL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM✦UCE-BIT CAMPUS, ANNA UNIVERSITY✦BIORITZ-2K26✦29–30 SEPTEMBER 2026✦BIOTECHNOLOGY: INNOVATIONS & IMPACTS✦NATIONAL LEVEL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM✦UCE-BIT CAMPUS, ANNA UNIVERSITY
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BIRD • Department Student Association
BIORITZ 2K26
Biotechnology: Innovations & Impacts
A national level technical symposium presented by the Department of Biotechnology, University College of Engineering BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli.
29 SEP 202630 SEP 2026APJ. ABDUL KALAM AUDITORIUM₹399 / STUDENT
A symposium built around the future of life science.
BIORITZ-2K26 brings together biotechnology students and enthusiasts for scientific presentations, competitions, knowledge exchange and networking across emerging areas of biotechnology.
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Symposium Days
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Technical Themes
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Event Formats
₹399
Registration / Student
★ GRAND PRIZE POOL
₹22K+
TOTAL PRIZE AMOUNT
WIN • COMPETE • ACHIEVE
29–30
SEPTEMBER 2026
02 / THEMES
Five routes into biotechnology.
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Decoding Life
The computational revolution in biology.
BIOINFORMATICSCOMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
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Harnessing Biological Processes
Advances in bioprocess & food technology.
BIOPROCESSFOOD TECH
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Engineering Life
Shaping the future through bioengineering.
BIOENGINEERINGBIOMATERIALS
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Exploring Life
Discoveries across the biosciences.
LIFE SCIENCEDISCOVERY
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Beyond Boundaries
Emerging cross-disciplinary frontiers in biotechnology.
EMERGING TECHCROSS-DISCIPLINARY
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Innovation & Impact
Ideas that connect science, society and sustainable futures.
IMPACTINNOVATION
03 / EVENTS MATRIX
Choose your arena.
Explore the technical and non-technical events of BIORITZ-2K26. Participants are requested to read the Guidelines Book carefully before taking part.
EVENT GUIDES
Rule Books
Read the official rules before participating in any event.
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TECHNICAL EVENTS
Technical Event Rule Book
Paper Presentation · Poster Presentation · Quiz Vortex
“Dive into the world of Life Science” — a fast-paced technical quiz designed to test biological knowledge, scientific awareness and quick thinking.
CategoryTechnical Special Event
Date30 September 2026
Time9:30–11:00 AM
EVENT 04MAX 4 / TEAM
Cell Party
A non-technical team game built around participation, teamwork and fun.
Team SizeMaximum 4 members
CategoryNon-technical
EVENT 05MAX 4 / TEAM
Genome Gamble
A team-based biotechnology challenge that blends strategy, scientific thinking and fun.
Team SizeMaximum 4 members
CategoryNon-technical
Time30 Sep • 2:00–3:30 PM
EVENT 06MAX 4 / TEAM
Bio Arena
Bring your team into an energetic biotechnology-themed arena built around participation, teamwork and scientific creativity.
Team SizeMaximum 4 members
CategoryNon-technical
Time30 Sep • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
04 / EVENT SCHEDULE
Two Days. One Living Timeline.
A high-energy programme from arrival to the final celebration. Participants should report at least 30 minutes before their respective event.
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29 SEPTEMBER 2026
IGNITE • INAUGURATE • INNOVATE
DAY ONE
09:00AM
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ARRIVAL
Participant Reporting & Kit Collection
Report at the venue, complete the initial formalities and collect your participant kit, including the ID card.
10:00AM
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OPENING
Inauguration Ceremony
The official opening of BIORITZ-2K26 and the beginning of two days of scientific interaction.
11:00AM
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TECHNICAL
Technical Events
Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation sessions. Paper Presentation: PPT / PowerPoint, maximum 3 members. Poster Presentation: 80 × 70 cm, maximum 2 members.
01:00PM
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FOOD
Delicious Lunch
Afternoon food will be provided. Day 1 • Vegetarian.
02:00PM
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CONTINUE
Technical Events Continue
Continuation of the scheduled technical presentations and activities until 4:00 PM.
16:00 DAY ONE COMPLETE →
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30 SEPTEMBER 2026
COMPETE • CONNECT • CELEBRATE
DAY TWO
09:00AM
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ASSEMBLY
Participant Assembly
Assemble at the venue and get ready for the day's technical special event and non-technical competitions.
09:30AM
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★ TECHNICAL SPECIAL EVENT
Quiz Vortex
9:30–11:00 AM — “Dive into the world of Life Science.” A focused technical quiz experience.
11:00AM
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CHALLENGE
Bio Arena
11:00 AM–12:30 PM — A biotechnology-themed team challenge built around participation and scientific creativity.
12:30PM
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FOOD
Food Break
12:30–1:30 PM — Afternoon food will be provided. Day 2 • Non-vegetarian / Vegetarian.
02:00PM
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STRATEGY
Genome Gamble
2:00–3:30 PM — A biotechnology-themed strategic team challenge.
03:30PM
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✦ FINALE
Prize Distribution
3:30–4:30 PM — Celebrating the winners and concluding BIORITZ-2K26.
16:30 BIORITZ-2K26 • FINALE ✦
05 / PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Plan your BIORITZ experience.
Everything participants need to know before arriving at UCE-BIT Campus.
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Stay & Accommodation
Limited stay/accommodation facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Availability is limited, so participants who require stay are advised to communicate their requirement early.
Hospitality Team: For future updates, room availability and stay-related assistance, please contact the Hospitality Team in advance.
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Food Arrangements
Afternoon lunch will be provided for registered participants.
DAY 1VegetarianDAY 2Non-vegetarian / Vegetarian
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Reporting Time
Participants must report at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start of their respective event for verification, assembly and event instructions.
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Bus Facility
Local government and private bus services are available around Tiruchirappalli. Participants may use local services including K1 and selected Pudukottai-bound buses. Please confirm the route and stop with the conductor before travelling, as routes and services may vary.
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Guidelines & Conduct
All participants must follow the official Guidelines Book, event rules and instructions issued by the organizing committee. Decisions of the organizers regarding event conduct will be final.
Participant checklist
Carry your college/student ID, registration details and any required presentation or event material. Collect your participant kit and ID card after reporting on Day 1.
06 / REGISTRATION
Be part of the impact.
₹399 / STUDENT
✦GRAND PRIZE POOL✦
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₹22,000+
TOTAL PRIZE AMOUNT
COMPETE • EXCEL • CELEBRATE
Register through the official form and join BIORITZ-2K26 at UCE-BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli.
PAYMENT DETAILS Account No: 110155992368 Bank: CANARA BANK Branch: TRICHY ANNA UNIVERSITY IFSC: CNRB0002963
VENUE
APJ. Abdul Kalam Auditorium
University College of Engineering BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024.
EVENT29th & 30th September 2026
ORGANIZED BYDepartment of Biotechnology • BIRD
STATUSNational Level Technical Symposium
07 / ORGANIZING TEAM
The people behind BIORITZ.
Meet the coordinators, event teams and BIRD Association members working behind BIORITZ-2K26.
Convenor
Thiru Dheeraj Kumar, I.A.S
Chairman, Convenor Committee • Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department
Director
Thiru. P. Rathinasamy, I.A.S.
Director, Directorate of Technical Education
Patron
Prof. Dr. V. Kumaresan
Registrar i/c, Anna University, Chennai
Chairperson
Dr. R. Baskaran
Director, CCC-ZONE 4, Anna University, Chennai
Dean
Dr. T. Senthil Kumar
UCE-BIT Campus, Trichy
Organizing Secretary
Dr. P. Suresh Kumar
Professor & Head, UCE-BIT Campus, Trichy
CORE COORDINATION & EVENT TEAMS
The team members responsible for coordination, registration, technical activities, hospitality, design and event operations.
STAFF & STUDENT COORDINATION 05 MEMBERS
STAFF COORDINATOR
P. S. SUDHAKAR GANDHI
STAFF COORDINATOR
R. BRINDHA
STUDENT COORDINATOR
S. DIVAHAR
STUDENT COORDINATOR
M. P. DHARANI
STUDENT SUB COORDINATOR
M. DHANYA
EVENT OPERATIONS 19 MEMBERS
TECHNICAL TEAM
J. U. DHANUSH
TECHNICAL TEAM
S. BAVATHARANI
NON TECHNICAL
N. R. AAQIF ALI
NON TECHNICAL
B. FLORENCE HINRIKA
HOSPITALITY
M. SRIDHAR
HOSPITALITY
M. SURUTHI
DECORATION
P. LOGESHWARI
DECORATION
S. ABISHEK
REGISTRATION
S. SANKARIYYA
REGISTRATION
S. ABIRAMI
TREASURY
S. MAHESHWARAN
TREASURY
R. S. SANCHITHA
DESIGNING
S. SELVAKUMAR
DESIGNING
S. GUNA
PURCHASE
B. A. PREM PRADHYUSH
PURCHASE
J. SUBIKSHA
FOOD
V. MANJU
MC
R. SHILVIYA
SPONSOR TEAM
S. SOWMIYA
BIRD ASSOCIATION 09 MEMBERS
COORDINATOR
T.P. RAJESH
PRESIDENT
I. GLADSON RAJ
VICE PRESIDENT
P. DHINESH KARTHI
SECRETARY
MADHUSRI V
JOINT SECRETARY
B. PRIYADHARSHINI
TREASURY
J. MOURIYA
JOINT TREASURY
V. SANJAY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
AKILANDESHWARI G
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MANOJ KUMAR T
08 / FAQ
Questions, decoded.
Paper Presentation: maximum 3 members per team. Poster Presentation: maximum 2 members per team.
Paper Presentation is in PPT / PowerPoint format. Poster Presentation size is 80 × 70 cm.
Limited stay/accommodation is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Availability is limited.
Participants should report at least 30 minutes before their respective event begins and follow the official Guidelines Book and instructions of the organizing committee.
Technical events: UG, PG and PhD students from Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences and other biology-related disciplines are eligible. Non-technical events: students from all departments are welcome, including ECE, CSE, AI & DS and other engineering / allied disciplines. The registration fee is ₹399 per student.