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How Socialveins Made IIT Bombay’s E-Summit Go Viral with 20M+ Reach, 1,000+ Influencers & 200+ Content Pieces

Socialveins turned IIT Bombay’s E-Summit into a viral sensation with 1,000+ influencers, 200+ content pieces, and 20M+ reach. From influencer collaborations to seamless execution, the event became India’s largest academic creator summit, blending education with digital culture.

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TL;DR

Goal: Organize the largest-ever influencer summit at an academic institution.
Challenge: Bringing together top influencers, creating viral content, and making IIT Bombay’s E-Summit the most talked-about event.
Our Strategy: We Collab with 1,000+ influencers, invited thought leaders, and leveraged social media to generate massive buzz by 200+ content pieces
Result: 20M+ reach, thousands of viral stories and reels, and IIT Bombay positioned as a pioneer in merging education with influencer culture.


Overview

When IIT Bombay, one of India’s top institutions, planned its biggest influencer summit, the challenge was clear: how do you make an academic event go viral, attract top creators, and keep the buzz alive even after it’s over? That’s when they approached us in January 2023 then we took the lead. And brought together 1,000+ influencers, reached over 20 million people, and created 200+ viral content pieces, marking IIT Bombay’s E-Summit a massive success.


Objective

We set out to host India’s biggest influencer-led academic summit, making IIT Bombay a hotspot for digital creators and entrepreneurs. The goal was to create massive buzz, attract top influencers, and blend education with the influencer culture, turning the event into a trendsetter.


Challenges Faced Before Socialveins Changed the Game

Before SocialVeins took over, making IIT Bombay’s Influencer Summit a huge success was tough. There were many hurdles that made it hard to reach its full potential. Here are the biggest challenges:

  • Struggling to Connect with Influencers
    IIT Bombay didn’t have a big network of influencers, so getting top content creators to join was difficult. Reaching out and convincing hundreds of influencers to attend was a big challenge.
  • Low Social Media Buzz
    Previous events didn’t get much attention online, so their impact stayed limited to the campus. There was no proper plan to make the event trend on Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
  • Hard to Get Big-Name Speakers
    Bringing well-known industry leaders and influencers to speak at the event was not easy. Since IIT Bombay didn’t have strong connections in the industry, getting top speakers took time and effort.
  • No Clear Plan for Viral Content
    There was no proper strategy to create viral content like Reels, stories, and behind-the-scenes clips. Without engaging content, the event risked being just another ordinary gathering instead of a social media hit.
  • Event Planning Was Overwhelming
    Managing over 1,000 influencers, students, and speakers required perfect coordination, which was hard without an experienced team. Handling invitations, schedules, registrations, and event execution felt like a huge task.

Our Strategy

This is how we helped IIT Bombay overcome these challenges and make the Influencer Summit a record-breaking success.

1. Collaboration with 1000+ Influencers

We reached out to 1,000+ influencers across Mumbai, helped build a strong influencer network and made the event more appealing.

2. 200+ Pieces of Viral Content

We created 200+ Pieces of Viral Content plan with trending hashtags, Instagram Reels, and behind-the-scenes stories to keep the event trending. Live posts, influencer collaborations, and content challenges made sure IIT Bombay dominated social media.

3. High-Profile Speaker Engagement

We used our industry connections to bring in top business leaders, influencers, and startup founders as speakers. Strategic announcements and interactive sessions kept the audience engaged and excited.

4. Engaging & Shareable Content

We set up special content zones with eye-catching backdrops and fun challenges, encouraging influencers to create and share content. This helped generate hundreds of viral posts that kept the buzz alive even after the event.

5. Seamless Event Execution

To handle 1,000+ influencers, speakers, and students, we ensured smooth registrations, check-ins, and scheduling. A dedicated social media team managed live updates and audience engagement throughout the event.


The Impact and Result

1,000+ Influencers Attended

With Socialveins' genius strategy, IIT Bombay’s E-Summit became the largest-ever influencer gathering at an Indian academic institution.

20M+ Reach Across Social Media

From campus to trending! With 20M+ reach, the event dominated Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, turned IIT Bombay’s E-Summit into a viral sensation.

200+ Pieces of Viral Content

IIT Bombay was everywhere! Reels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments flooded social media, kept the conversation alive long after the event ended.

Positioned IIT Bombay as a Digital Trendsetter

By merging education with influencer marketing, IIT Bombay established itself as a leader in connecting academia with India’s digital economy.


Why It Worked

We didn’t just pick influencers based on their follower count, we chose creators who truly connected with the audience, making the engagement genuine and impactful. Every part of the event was designed for maximum shareability, from eye-catching photo spots to exclusive backstage moments that encouraged tagging and viral content. But more than just hosting a summit, we built a movement, positioning IIT Bombay as a key player in India’s creator economy.


About Socialveins

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