Bhubaneswar, 7th October 2025: ODM Educational Group successfully organised DIGIFEST 2025, the first-ever digital festival in Odisha. The event was held across various ODM campuses, bringing together young innovators to showcase their digital skills and future-ready capabilities.
The event aims to highlight the indispensable importance of digital literacy for students in academic and professional success. As the world rapidly transitions toward an AI-driven economy, initiatives like DIGIFEST ensure students develop computational thinking, problem-solving abilities, and technological fluency skills essential for the 21st century. The festival also addressed the growing demand for STEM education while fostering creativity and innovation among young minds.
Mr Swoyan Satyendu, CEO of ODM Educational Group, said, “DIGIFEST 2025 represents a paradigm shift in how education embraces technology. This festival demonstrates our commitment to nurturing digital natives who will lead tomorrow’s technological revolution.”
Mr N. P. Haris, CEO of Cybersquare, remarked, “The digital transformation in education is not just about adopting new tools; it’s about reimagining how students learn, create, and solve problems. DIGIFEST 2025 perfectly exemplifies this vision by providing a platform where theoretical knowledge meets practical application.”
The festival witnessed unprecedented participation from six ODM schools across the nation, each contributing unique technical demonstrations. ODM International School, Angul, showcased expertise in technical presentations, website development, visual coding games, and documentary filmmaking. ODM International School, Durgapur, presented a comprehensive display of AI, IoT, and robotics innovations alongside programming competitions and mobile application development.
ODM Public School, Bhubaneswar, demonstrated remarkable skills in artificial intelligence, IoT applications, robotics, and multimedia production. ODM Global School focused on robotics demonstrations, visual coding, and website development, while ODM Sapphire Global School impressed audiences with individual and group presentations, visual coding, robotics, and Python programming. ODM International School, Gurgaon, hosted age-appropriate competitions ranging from elementary-level presentations to advanced programming challenges, ensuring inclusive participation across all academic levels.
Dr. Satyabrata Minaketan, Chairman of ODM Educational Group, stated, “Witnessing these young minds transform abstract concepts into tangible solutions fills me with immense pride. DIGIFEST 2025 validates our educational philosophy that learning should be experiential, collaborative, and aligned with global technological trends.”
DIGIFEST 2025 firmly establishes ODM Educational Group as a pioneer in technology-integrated education, setting new benchmarks for digital learning in eastern India. The festival’s success highlights the group’s dedication to equipping students for a digitally driven future while upholding academic excellence. As institutions nationwide seek to enhance digital capabilities, DIGIFEST stands as an inspiring model for integrating innovation with traditional learning methodologies.
The inaugural festival marks the beginning of an annual tradition that will continue to grow with ODM, fostering technological excellence and nurturing the next generation of digital leaders across Odisha and beyond.