Innovation and creativity are vital for entrepreneurial success as they enable entrepreneurs to respond to market changes, solve problems, drive growth, take risks, attract stakeholders, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Madhavi Bollepalli, Senior Director, Product Management at Microsoft, highlighted the significance of these qualities at the inaugural session of AFOSEC 2024, a two-day inter-collegiate technical fest organized by V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College. Emphasizing the importance of participating in co-curricular activities, Bollepalli encouraged students to use such platforms to enhance their skills. The event attracted around 3,000 students from various engineering colleges in the State. Jintender Singh, Manager, HR campus relations at CTS, Hyderabad, shared valuable tips for success, while college principal A.V. Ratna Prasad stressed the importance of acquiring 21st-century skills. Students were urged to think outside the box and find solutions to existing problems. P. Lakshmana Rao, Secretary of Siddhartha Academy of General and Technical Education, emphasized the significance of hard work and passion in academic endeavors. The event was attended by D. Rajeswara Rao, convener of AFOSEC 2024, and head of the Department of Computer Science Engineering, among others.