07 August, 2026

An insightful industrial visit to Odoo India Headquarters was organized to provide students with practical exposure to real-world enterprise software development and business solutions. The visit offered valuable insights into how Odoo’s open-source ERP platform empowers small and medium businesses worldwide, supports global communities, and fosters innovation through initiatives such as Odoo hackathons.

Objectives  

1. Gain practical insights into Odoo’s real-world applications and contributions to small and medium businesses worldwide 

2. Understand Odoo’s open-source ecosystem and global community initiatives 

3. Explore innovation through Odoo hackathons and collaborative development practices 

4. Interact with industry experts and experience the work culture at Odoo India Headquarters

Resource Persons

• Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Purvi Ramanuj,
• company representative: Saumya

Highlights 

• Learned about the history and evolution of Odoo as a leading open-source ERP platform 
• Explored the tools and technologies currently used and previously adopted by the Odoo team 
• Understood the key reasons behind Odoo’s strong commitment to open-source development 
• Engaged in an interactive session where the company representative asked questions to the students and encouraged reciprocal queries 
• Participated in a lively Q&A discussion covering company culture, technical practices, and community contributions
  • Gained valuable knowledge about Odoo’s work, products, and global contributions to small and medium businesses 

Key Takeaways

The industrial visit to Odoo India Headquarters provided students with valuable exposure to the real-world software industry. Students gained insights into Odoo’s history, growth, and open-source ERP ecosystem. They learned about the importance of open-source development and global collaboration. The visit helped students understand the tools and technologies used in software development. Students gained awareness of Odoo’s work culture and professional environment. The interactive session provided an opportunity to communicate directly with industry professionals.

The Q&A session encouraged students to ask questions and share their perspectives. Students learned about industry expectations and professional practices. The visit also provided insights into the company’s hiring process and career opportunities.

Overall, the experience enhanced students’ practical knowledge and industry awareness.

Outcomes / Impact

• Understood the strength and importance of Odoo’s open-source community worldwide 
• Learned about the company’s hiring process, work culture, and professional environment 
• Developed a clearer perspective on real-world software development practices and collaborative innovation 
• Benefited from direct interaction with industry professionals, enhancing career awareness and practical insights

Conclusion

The industrial visit to Odoo India Headquarters was an informative and enriching experience. It provided students with practical insights into open-source software, ERP solutions, industry practices, and work culture. The interaction with industry professionals helped students gain valuable knowledge and greater awareness of career opportunities in the IT industry.

Acknowledgment

The organizing team sincerely thanks the faculty coordinators and all the participants for their valuable support, active participation, and contribution towards making the event successful.