Retrace 2016 – Where Journeys Converge Again

Event Overview:

Retrace 2016 was more than an alumni meet—it was a heartfelt homecoming. Organized with great enthusiasm by the Alumni Association of Haldia Institute of Technology, this second grand reunion welcomed back former students from across batches for a day of reflection, reconnection, and renewed commitment to the HIT legacy.

The event embodied the spirit of retracing one’s roots—revisiting classrooms, reuniting with mentors, reliving moments of joy, and reconnecting with the ever-growing HIT family.

Highlights of the Day:

• Heartwarming Welcome: The campus came alive with the excitement of returning alumni. Warm greetings, themed registrations, and nostalgic mementos set the perfect tone for the day.

• Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speeches: Dignitaries from the management and respected alumni addressed the gathering, emphasizing the growing influence of HIT alumni in the world and the importance of staying connected.

• Alumni Spotlight Sessions: Selected alumni shared inspiring journeys—how HIT shaped their professional paths, and how they, in turn, continue to contribute to society and their alma mater.

• Interactive Panel Discussion: A special session focused on "The Role of Alumni in Institutional Growth", sparking meaningful conversations on mentorship, placements, entrepreneurship, and research collaboration.

• Cultural Extravaganza: Colorful performances by current students brought the stage to life with music, dance, and drama—infused with the vibrancy of HIT’s diverse talent pool.

• Reunion Hour: Batch-wise interactions brought back countless memories. From reliving hostel tales to capturing selfies at favorite corners of the campus, it was a joyous walk down memory lane.

• Campus Re-exploration: Guided tours took alumni through the transformed campus landscape—modern infrastructure, upgraded labs, digital classrooms, and student innovation hubs.

• Felicitation Ceremony: The Alumni Association honored distinguished alumni for exemplary contributions to their fields and society, strengthening the pride and prestige of the HIT community.

• Dinner & Musical Evening: The event concluded with a gala dinner accompanied by live music and an open mic session, where laughter, memories, and melodies echoed late into the night.

A Step Forward:

Retrace 2016 not only rekindled connections—it also marked a renewed sense of purpose among the alumni community. Many pledged to participate more actively in mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and supporting future endeavors of HIT.