Hyderabad witnessed a historic gathering of innovation and youth power as Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur, and Lords E-Cell hosted the much-awaited LORDS E-Summit & Entrepreneurship Awareness Drive (EAD) 2025.
With 500+ bright students from across Telangana, the two-day summit blended inspiration, competition, and cutting-edge ideas – setting a new benchmark for how Gen Z is gearing up for the AI-driven future of work.
Visionary Speakers Who Shaped the Summit
The event brought together dynamic leaders and changemakers who decoded the future of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and AI.
- Kiran Babu – Industry Mentor
Spoke on resilience in business and why job creation through entrepreneurship is the need of the hour. - Krishna Priya Akella – Startup Enabler
Highlighted the power of women entrepreneurship and aligning ventures with UN SDGs for global impact. - Sufiyan Ishaq – Tech Innovator
Shared insights on AI revolution 5.0, explaining how Gen Z can stay career-relevant by adapting quickly. - Mohammed Noorullah Khan – Social Impact Advocate
Stressed on entrepreneurship as a tool for community development and long-term sustainability. - Sravanth Gajula – Young Entrepreneur
Spoke about innovation in ruthless markets and how student entrepreneurs can thrive under competition. - Karthikeyan Natarajan – Global Thought Leader
Emphasized the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and global markets, positioning Gen Z as the leaders of the digital future.
High-Energy Competitions – Igniting Ideas
Students showcased talent, wit, and creativity through three flagship contests:
🏏 IPL Auction – A business twist to cricket strategies.
🗣️ Battle of Wits – Debate on pressing entrepreneurship challenges.
💡 Founders Furnace – The ultimate ideathon where student founders pitched groundbreaking ideas.
Cash prizes & recognition fueled the competitive spirit, while the Top 5 teams secured entries into IIT Kharagpur’s Empresario semifinals at Kolkata – a national platform to scale their dreams.
Lords – Building the AI 5.0 Ecosystem with Gen Z
- Lords E-Cell is rapidly emerging as a pioneering force in Hyderabad’s startup landscape. By combining:
- AI-driven innovation
- Youth empowerment through Gen Z founders
- Global partnerships with IITs & UNSDG alignment
…it is shaping a resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem ready for the AI Generation 5.0.
“This is just the beginning — the entrepreneurial wave is here, and the future belongs to those who adapt, innovate, and lead,” said the Lords E-Cell leadership.
The Force Behind the Summit
The event’s success was made possible by:
✔️ LORDS Management
✔️ Principal Sir & Dean (1st Year)
✔️ IIT Kharagpur E-Cell Team
✔️ Mentors: Udayan Sir, Sumeet Sir, Nomaan Abdul Majeed Sir
✔️ Lords E-Cell Core Team
Together, they crafted an event that blended learning, networking, and innovation — making Hyderabad a new hotspot for entrepreneurship and AI-driven startups.
The Future Begins at Lords
The Lords E-Summit & EAD 2025 proved that Hyderabad’s Gen Z is ready to lead the AI revolution – by creating jobs, driving sustainability, and building businesses that can thrive in uncertain times.
👉 Next stop: Empresario at IIT Kharagpur – where Hyderabad’s brightest ideas will shine on the national stage!
