In Dhanbad the big technical gathering is Concetto, the yearly techno-management fest at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. It usually runs over three days in October with coding contests, robotics events, workshops, exhibitions and guest talks. For a learner taking an IT course online from Dhanbad, Concetto is worth putting on the calendar.
Entering a coding contest is a fair test of skills picked up in class, and the workshops give hands-on time with tools you may only have seen on screen. It is also one of the few times many students and visiting professionals are on the same campus, so it pays to arrive with a short project demo and a few questions ready. Outside fest season, keep up with peers online and look for campus club events open to visitors.
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