Don Bosco College, Panjim, hosted COSMOCRAT 10.0, the much-anticipated 10th edition of the college’s annual business event, organized by the BBA Department, this national-level competition drew participants from 10 prestigious colleges and provided an engaging platform for students to demonstrate their skills in business management, leadership, and strategy on October 9 and 10, 2024.


COSMOCRAT 10.0 kicked off with Business Talks under the theme Susegado Success Stories. The session was moderated by Barbara Lornie. Andrea Maganlal shared her journey of resilience and adaptability in steering Magsons Group through challenges, urging the audience to never let anything hold you back. Kedar Borkar of Soul Travelling, highlighted the transformation of Goan tourism by promoting local culture. Desmond Nazareth of Agave India, emphasized authenticity and sustainable practices in building Agave India. Finally, Lyan Fernandes of D’Ziners, discussed the craftsmanship and customization that underpin D’Ziners, encouraging participants to craft one stitch at a time.


On day two, COSMOCRAT 10.0 featured its main competitive events. The event commenced with a grand inaugural ceremony attended by dignitaries. Chief Guest, Owner of JJMS, Dexter Pereira, Director Father Joaquim Lobo, Principal Dr Cedric Silvera, and Faculty In-charge Assistant Professor Valerie Carvalho were present on the dais.

Chief Guest, Dexter Pereira, paid tribute to late Ratan Tata, emphasizing the importance of business events like COSMOCRAT in shaping young minds to tackle real-world challenges. Dr Cedric Silvera provided an overview of COSMOCRAT’s ten-year journey, celebrating its 10th edition on the 10th of the 10th month with 10 participating teams.
The day featured six key sub-events namely, Venture Vision (Entrepreneurship), Market Horizon (Marketing), Capital Illusion (Finance), Leaders Creed (Best Manager), Resource Resonance (Human Resources), Office Politics (Teamwork).

Each competition consisted of four rounds, with one dedicated to stress testing participants under high-pressure situations, where they had to tackle challenging business scenarios. The Office Politics event stood out with its unique rounds: the Stress Breaker, a light-hearted re-enactment of humorous Indian advertisements, and the Stress Maker, which tested participants' ability to handle stress as a cohesive team.

The Cosmocrat 10.0 trophies were unveiled, and Chief Guest officially declared the event open. As the competitions concluded, a minute of silence was observed in honour of the legendary Ratan Tata.


The event concluded with the Valedictory Ceremony. Team Tokyo Tycoons from SES Sridora Caculo College were announced as the Overall Runners-Up, and Team Udaipur Unicorns from St. Xavier's College were crowned the Winners of COSMOCRAT 10.0.

The closing address was delivered by Faculty In-charge Assistant Professor Valerie Carvalho, who thanked the participants, faculty, and organizing committee for their dedication and support, marking the end of a successful and enlightening event.