A 7-day learning fest where high school students like you turn curiosity into action! Imagine spending a week on a vibrant campus that gives you an authentic taste of university life, packed with hands-on workshops, collaborative projects ,meeting awesome new friends, and tackling real-world challenges.
This year, ISS is all about Technology. We’re diving into the big questions: How can technology solve today’s most pressing challenges? From building sustainable solutions to enhancing human well-being, our focus is on using the power of tech to make a positive impact on the world.
“Tech-Driven Ventures: Innovating for Social Change”
Dream big and create tech-driven businesses that solve real-world social problems. This sub theme focuses on empowering young entrepreneurs to develop ventures that make a positive impact.
“Human Well-Being in a Tech-Driven World”
Explore the intersection of technology and mental health. How can tech improve human well-being? This sub theme dives into tech solutions that support mental and emotional health in our fast-paced world.
“Human-Centered Innovation: Designing for Social Impact”
Become a creative problem solver! Learn how to design tech solutions that focus on people first, creating social impact through human-centred innovation.
“Solving Society’s Biggest Challenges”
Unlock the potential of AI to address the world’s most pressing issues. From healthcare to climate change, this sub theme explores how AI can be leveraged for social good.
This year, we’re bringing in leading experts from the tech, psychology, and design industries to inspire and guide you.
Get ready for more immersive, real-world projects, giving students a sense of working on solutions that directly benefit society.
We’ve added more workshops & sessions to give you deeper insights into tech-driven social impact.
ISS 2025 is growing! Meet even more students from all over the country, expanding your network and collaboration opportunities. ISS 2025 also brings a brand-new lineup of social activities where you can bond with peers, network with experts, & experience unforgettable moments.
We’ve redesigned our learning spaces to make them more collaborative and creative—think open-air classrooms, design hubs, and tech labs that will take your learning to the next level.
The Indic Summer School (ISS), previously known as the Indic Summer Fest (ISF) and the Indic Teen Fest (ITF), has hosted 6 IMPACTFUL EDITIONS filled with innovation and inspiration.
The Indic Summer School timetable is thoughtfully structured into distinct phases, each designed to offer a transformative learning experience. From building connections on Day 1 to diving into hands-on explorations, the program empowers students to analyze, create, and collaborate. With a blend of human-centered design, ethical considerations, and real-world challenges, students progress through shared explorations, specialized tracks, and impactful problem-solving sessions. The journey culminates with a collaborative Hackathon and a celebratory farewell, ensuring a memorable and enriching summer school experience.
Arrival and Check-in
Orientation and Ice-Breaker
Snacks
Campus Tour
Dinner
Interaction with Mentors
Stretch It Out
Rejuvenate with Yoga and Mantra Chanting
Breakfast
Tech for Society
A Visionary Dialogue and a Global Perspective
Sustainable Tech
Balance of Progress & Building Lasting Solutions
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Unlocking AI
Transforming Social Good
Snacks
Go Clubbing
Find Your Hobby
Dinner
Popcorn Tales
Movie Screening
Zumba Wave
Dance Your Heart Out!
Breakfast
Social Patterns
Insights from Data
Tech Ethics
Navigating the Moral Maze
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Systems Lab
Deeper Problem Solving
Snacks
Treasure Hunt
Find The Gold
Dinner
Rock-It
The Sattvik Way
Foot to the Ground
Nature Walk
Breakfast
Design Lab
Crafting Empathy-Driven Solutions
Messages That Matter
The Heart of Storytelling
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Idea to Reality
Prototyping for Social Impact
Snacks
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Dinner
Starry Solitude
Reflections Beneath the Celestial Canopy
Art at Dusk
The Emotion of Every Stroke
Breakfast
What’s Worth Solving?
Discover the Problems That Truly Matter
Faculty Lounge
Insights Over Informal Talks
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Data-Driven Decisions
The Entrepreneur’s Superpower
Snacks
Play to Win
An Evening of Games and Sports
Dinner
Talent Show
Dance the Night Away
Super Brain
Excercises to Make your Brain Powerful
Breakfast
Mapping Markets
Finding the Social Gaps
Faculty Lounge
Insights Over Informal Talks
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Sustainability Meets
Profitability Striking the Balance
Snacks
The laughing lamp
On the spot story building
Dinner
Jam Session
Creativity Unplugged
Dance - O- matic
High energy dance session
Breakfast
The Art of the Pivot
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Faculty Lounge
Insights Over Informal Talks
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Brand It Like a Pro
The Science of Storytelling in Marketing
Snacks
Twilight stretch
Light & relaxing yoga for soul
Dinner
The Glow Within
Gratitude in Action
Art at Dusk
The Emotion of Every Stroke
Breakfast
Emotional Design
How Products Speak to Users?
Faculty Lounge
Insights Over Informal Talks
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Smart Spaces
Designing with IoT
Snacks
Play to Win
An Evening of Games and Sports
Dinner
Talent Show
Dance the Night Away
Super Brain
Excercises to Make your Brain Powerful
Breakfast
Nature’s Blueprint
Innovation Through Biomimicry
Faculty Lounge
Insights Over Informal Talks
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Designing Digital
Experiences From Apps to AR
Snacks
The laughing lamp
On the spot story building
Dinner
Jam Session
Creativity Unplugged
Dance - O- matic
High energy dance session
Breakfast
Designing Stories
Turning Data Into Art
Faculty Lounge
Insights Over Informal Talks
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Human-Tech Interfaces
Designing the Future
Snacks
Twilight stretch
Light & relaxing yoga for soul
Dinner
The Glow Within
Gratitude in Action
Art at Dusk
The Emotion of Every Stroke
Breakfast
Brain-Computer Interfaces
Unlocking Human Potential
Faculty Lounge
Insights Over Informal Talks
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Tech’s Behavioral Footprint
Exploring the Unexpected
Snacks
Play to Win
An Evening of Games and Sports
Dinner
Talent Show
Dance the Night Away
Super Brain
Excercises to Make your Brain Powerful
Breakfast
Digital Empathy
Can Machines Care?
Faculty Lounge
Insights Over Informal Talks
Lunch
Yog Nidra
Immersive Healing
AR & VR in Therapy
Snacks
The laughing lamp
On the spot story building
Dinner