Pachpande in his inaugural speech emphasised the need for participation in the events and playing the game in good spirits. Prof S B Mathur stressed on the need to learn and practice group dynamics by participating in various events.

The opening day saw events like mad-ads, antakshari and dance competition. More than 20 colleges participated in each event. The mad-ads had innovative products like dark and ugly cream and complaint TV displayed by various colleges. Antakshri was a tough competition with as many as 20 colleges vying for the top prize. Dances included solo, group performances by different colleges like IBMR, Garware and D Y Patil.

IBMR, DY Patil , CMRD and Modern colleges won the top prize for mad-ads, antakshari, solo dance and group dance respectively. A special performance showing the national integration and tradition of India was performed by the Sky Lark group. The show concluded with a solid performance by ABBEY-the POP Singer.

The second day of Insignia saw events like vocals, street plays and fashion show. The famous director and script writer Milind Shintre was the judge for street-play. He has written scripts for Marathi cinema.

Colleges showed great enthusiasm in participating for these events. Street play, vocals (solo+ group) and fashion show contests were won by IBMR and CMRD . The Insignia Rolling trophy 2008 was won by IBMR College. The Indian Idol participant, Nikki, also enthralled the audience with her sensuous voice.

A fabulous dance was performed by Rashmi Patil. The 3rd day of Insignia saw, Vishal, the fire man, performed great stunts with fire.