Events & Workshops

A high-energy, hands-on workshop where students don't just listen to AI presentations — they pick something they genuinely care about (gaming, art, sports, fashion, music, science) and use AI to turn it into a real project. Then they create video content, pitch it, and learn real-world outreach.

• How to Build with AI: Turn a personal hobby or interest into a functional, live project.
• Content Creation & Editing: Script, record, and edit videos to showcase their work online.
• Speaking & Pitching: Learn communication, stage presence, and how to pitch ideas with confidence.
• Outreach & Selling: Understand real-world distribution, feedback loops, and sales fundamentals.

Curated gaming sessions bringing together hobbyists, competitive players, and newcomers. From fast-paced social deduction games to 4-hour deep strategy epics like Catan, Terraforming Mars, and Wingspan.

• Tournament Hosting: Organised Catan Universe online & offline tournaments with prize pools.
• Active Community: Ran an enthusiastic Discord community for match-making and tactical discussions.
• 50+ Games Curated: Expert game-rules teaching so all participants can jump straight into the fun.
• Inclusive Atmosphere: Designed to foster genuine friendships and sharp analytical thinking.

Immersive fine art and mindful crafting masterclasses for students and youth. Teaching the balance, precision, and focus of Japanese calligraphy, geometric origami, and "best out of waste" creative upcycling.

• Calligraphy & Spatial Art: Twice-weekly structured sessions developing brush control and design aesthetics.
• Origami & 3D Paper Geometry: Hands-on tactile learning enhancing spatial reasoning and patience.
• Inclusive Creative Studios: Special sensory-friendly workshops for children of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Upcycled Art Projects: Reclaiming discarded materials into exhibition-ready art pieces.

"Nature is not a place to visit. It is home." Community-driven coastal cleanup drives, microplastic awareness sessions, and anti-plastic campaigns inspired by firsthand underwater diving experiences across the region.

• Beach Cleanup Operations: Organised and participated in multiple coastal clean-up initiatives.
• Azraq No Straw Campaign: Active advocacy replacing single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives.
• Marine Ecology Screenings: Hosting community documentary nights on coral ecosystems and shark conservation.
• PADI Diver Insights: Translating 30+ meter open ocean diving observations into practical community action.

Leading youth environmental initiatives, sustainability curricula, and green tech demonstrations. Inaugurating hydroponic farms, leading eco campaigns, and engaging students in sustainable urban living.

• Eco Club Leadership: Directed the entire school Eco Club and @littlesteps environmental campaigns.
• Hydroponic Farm Inauguration: Spearheaded school hydroponic farming installations and exposure visits to vertical farms.
• EEG Public Speaking Finalist: Award-winning environmental presentations advocating for global climate action.
• Curriculum Development: Created interactive environmental lesson plans taught across school cohorts.

High-velocity builder co-working sessions at The Hub Bengaluru. Bringing together creators, developers, designers, and founders to take ideas from concept to live deployment within a single day.

• Rapid 1-Day Sprints: Build, ship, and test experiments before the day ends.
• Feedback & Live Demos: Share working prototypes with fellow builders and iterate fast.
• Collaborative Energy: Surround yourself with ambitious makers who bias towards execution.
• 1-on-1 Build Partner: Open invitation to build alongside Manya during the 30-day challenge.