The National Social Summit (NSS) is the premier annual social festival of Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, organized by the university's NSS Sub-Council. It serves as a national platform for visionaries and changemakers to address pressing socio-economic challenges through innovation and leadership. Hosted on campus, the summit features flagship events like Social Spark (a social "Shark Tank"), policy conclaves, and impactful speaker sessions, all aimed at fostering a sense of civic responsibility and sustainable progress among students.