https://www.knowafest.comList of various College Festivals in 2026, Technical and Cultural Festivals in 2026, Sports Festivals in 2026, Symposiums, Conferences in India in 2026 https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0703-voltora-26-kings-college-engineering-national-level-technical-symposium-thanjavur2026-10-07 09:53:30 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:33:36 UTC+0000VOLTORA 2K26 is a National Level Technical Symposium organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in association with e-BLAST. The fest provides students with an opportunity to showcase technical skills, test their problem-solving abilities, compete in innovative events, and enhance their knowledge through various technical and non-technical activities. The technical events include TECHVISION, CIRCUIT CIPHER, FAULT BUSTER, and CIRCUIT REFORGE, while the non-technical events include CHECKMATE, BRAIN BLITZ, GUESS AND GRAB, and MEMORY FLASH. The symposium is scheduled for 09 October 2026 (Friday). https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0701-hackathon-ai-driven-robotics-automation-2026-srm-institute-science-technology-kattankulathur-campus-chennai2026-10-07 09:41:29 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:32:39 UTC+0000### Event Description The **Department of Computing Technologies, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur**, in collaboration with the **ACM-W Student Chapter, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur**, is organizing a **Hackathon on AI-Driven Robotics and Automation** on **1314 October 2026**. The hackathon provides an exciting platform for students to explore and develop innovative solutions in **Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Navigation**. Participants will work in teams to design, build, program, and demonstrate intelligent robotic systems that address real-world challenges. Each team will be provided with a robotics kit comprising an **Arduino Uno, IR sensors, ultrasonic sensor, motors, wheels, motor driver, chassis, caster wheel, batteries, and jumper wires**, enabling participants to transform their ideas into functional robotic prototypes. With a **three-member team format** and **at least one female participant in every team**, the event encourages collaborative learning, innovation, and greater participation of women in emerging technologies. The hackathon is open to students from **SRMIST and other colleges**, providing an opportunity to learn, compete, network, and showcase their technical creativity. With a **prize pool of ₹10,000**, participants will experience an intensive hands-on journey of **ideation, robotic development, problem-solving, and innovation**, making this hackathon an ideal platform for aspiring AI and robotics enthusiasts. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0708-ideaforge-26-sasurie-college-engineering-ideathon-vijayamangalam2026-10-07 03:01:01 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:31:35 UTC+0000IDEAFORGE ;26 IDEATHON | TECHNICAL NON-TECHNICAL EVENTS ? The Department of Computer Science Engineering, Sasurie College of Engineering proudly presents IDEAFORGE ;26 an exciting platform to innovate, compete, create, and showcase your skills! ?? ? Date: 14th October 2026 (Wednesday) ? Venue: Abinandham Hall ? Registration: ₹250 per head ? Refreshments: Provided ? Certificates: For all participants ? TECHNICAL EVENTS ? 8-Hour Ideathon 8 specialized domains | Problems on the spot | Exclusive Cash Prize ? ? TECHNICAL EVENTS ? Prompt Engineering ? Business Pitch ? NON-TECHNICAL EVENTS ? Videography ? E-Games Free Fire ✨ Ideathon: Team size 14 members ✨ Other Events: Solo registration with access to all 4 events ✨ Registration Deadline: 12th October 2026 ? The best way to predict the future is to create it. ? REGISTER NOW: https://ideaforge2026-chi.vercel.app/ ? For Queries Registration Assistance: H. Heni Devinson: 7708269340 M. Harish: 9894469878 Udhaya kumar.s:6383189478 Vinoth kumar s:7806865659 ? IDEAFORGE ;26 Where Ideas Become Impact. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0714-anvaya-26-ethiraj-college-women-technical-symposium-chennai2026-10-07 11:25:08 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:30:51 UTC+0000ANVAYA'26 is a National Level Tech Symposium conducted by the MCA Department of Ethiraj College for Women (Autonomous) on 14th October 2026. The symposium offers a diverse range of technical, analytical, creative and communication-based competitions. Participants can compete in multiple events, explore emerging technologies, demonstrate innovation and gain valuable experience in teamwork, problem-solving and presentation. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0608-crimeathon-2026-simats-engineering-cybersecurity-hackathon-chennai2026-10-07 12:41:39 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:30:13 UTC+0000CRIMEATHON 2K26 is a 24-hour cybersecurity hackathon focused on crime investigation and digital forensics. Participants will investigate clues, analyse evidence, and uncover hidden digital traces. Put your cybersecurity and problem-solving skills to the test through real-world crime scenarios. Work as a team, develop innovative solutions, and present your findings to the judges. ? 2324 October 2026 | ? SIMATS Engineering, Thandalam, Chennai https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0802-workshop-advanced-analytical-techniques-organic-acids-pahs-using-lc-ms-gc-2026-sathyabama-institute-science-technology-chennai2026-10-08 10:43:19 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:29:36 UTC+0000To design robust methods, optimize instrument parameters, identify target compounds, achieve accurate quantification, and interpret complex datasets. Gain the practical skills required to transform LCMS/MS and GCMS/MS results into reliable chemical profiles and meaningful scientific conclusions. Hands on Training Programme on Targeted LCMS/MS GCMS/MS compounds, designed to take participants through the complete workflow from sample preparation to Compounds interpretation. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0801-emi-emc-pre-compliance-workshop-2026-bs-abdur-rahman-crescent-institute-science-technology-chennai2026-10-08 10:10:33 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:28:24 UTC+0000EMI / EMC Pre-Compliance Workshop is a 1-Day Hands-on Industry Workshop organised by AICCrescent Innovation Incubation Council (AICCIIC), designed to provide practical exposure to electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic compatibility and pre-compliance testing. The workshop focuses on identifying, analysing and mitigating EMI issues in emerging technology products, with practical applications covering Drone Antenna RF Systems and EV BMS PCBs. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to RF interference, antenna coupling, GPS/GNSS, 2.4 / 5.8 GHz systems, switching noise, DC/DC converters, CAN systems, battery harnesses and common EMI sources. The workshop also introduces practical pre-compliance testing using equipment such as LISN, spectrum analyser, EMI probes, near-field scanning and ESD testing. The workshop follows a practical approach: Detect Debug Fix Verify. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0709-the-infinity-hackathon-2026-gayatri-vidya-parishad-college-degree-pg-courses-innovation-visakhapatnam2026-10-07 03:26:30 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:26:07 UTC+0000Infinity Hackathon 2026 is a 24-hour offline innovation hackathon organized by the Departments of CSE CSE (AI ML), Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree PG Courses (A), Engineering Technology Program, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam. The hackathon brings together 400+ students to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges through teamwork, creativity and technology. Participants will work continuously for 24 hours, progressing through multiple evaluation stages before the final presentation and winner selection. The event includes mentoring, industry interaction, innovation challenges, networking and exciting prizes. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0711-interofest-26-sree-sakthi-engineering-college-national-level-technical-symposium-coimbatore2026-10-07 04:16:58 UTC+00002026-10-08 11:21:06 UTC+0000Sree Sakthi Engineering College (Autonomous), Technical Campus Karamadai, invites you to our One-Day National-Level Technical Symposium https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0604-ieee-cs-syp-techx-madras-2026-sri-sairam-institute-technology-technical-symposium-chennai2026-10-06 01:24:04 UTC+00002026-10-06 10:42:56 UTC+0000Based on the event poster provided for TECHX '26, here is the complete content you can use to fill in the Fest Description box and the subsequent text fields on the Knowafest form: Fest Description IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS SYP) and Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology, Chennai, proudly present TECHX '26 a premier national-level technical symposium designed to ignite innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence among students. Join us on October 13th and 14th, 2026, for two action-packed days featuring high-impact hackathons, cutting-edge workshops on Edge AI and TinyML, cybersecurity CTF challenges, expert mentoring sessions, and competitive programming. With a total prize pool of ₹30,000, TECHX '26 is the ultimate platform for aspiring engineers and innovators to showcase their skills, connect with industry leaders, and shape the future of technology. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0602-anvaya-26-ethiraj-college-women-national-level-technical-symposium-chennai2026-10-06 11:00:15 UTC+00002026-10-06 10:42:15 UTC+0000ANVAYA'26 is a National Level Tech Symposium organized by the MCA Department of Ethiraj College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai. The symposium brings together students to showcase their technical knowledge, creativity, problem-solving abilities and communication skills through a variety of engaging on-stage and off-stage events. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0215-cybersentinel-2k26-veltech-hightech-dr-rangarajan-sakunthala-engineering-college-techno-cultural-extravaganza-chennai2026-10-02 11:46:14 UTC+00002026-10-06 10:40:48 UTC+0000CYBERSENTINEL 2K26 is a grand techno-cultural extravaganza organized by VEL TECH HIGH TECH, bringing together young minds from across institutions to showcase their talents, creativity, technical expertise, and competitive spirit. The event is designed to provide an engaging platform for participants to innovate, collaborate, compete, and explore their potential in a rapidly evolving world driven by technology. CyberSentinel features a diverse range of technical and non-technical events, offering something for every kind of enthusiast. From challenging coding and technical competitions to creative, cultural, and entertainment-based events, participants will have the opportunity to test their skills, think beyond conventional boundaries, and experience the excitement of healthy competition. With a blend of technology, creativity, innovation, and culture, CyberSentinel 2K26 aims to create an unforgettable experience where ideas come alive, talents are recognized, and young minds come together to learn, compete, and celebrate. Think. Innovate. Compete. Conquer. Step into CyberSentinel 2K26 and experience where technology meets talent. Theme "Where technology meets talent. A techno-cultural extravaganza by VEL TECH HIGH TECH, bringing together brilliant minds to compete, create, innovate, and celebrate. From mind-bending technical challenges to exciting non-technical events, CyberSentinel is your stage to unleash your potential and make your mark." https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0601-codehive-2k26-2-0-veltech-multitech-dr-rangarajan-sakunthala-engineering-college-national-level-hackathon-chennai2026-10-06 09:56:55 UTC+00002026-10-06 10:40:02 UTC+0000CODEHIVE 2K26 2.0 is a 2-day National Level Hackathon organized by the Department of Computer Science and Business Systems at Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Avadi. The event is designed to bring together innovative minds to analyze real-world problems, develop creative technology solutions, build intelligent systems, and demonstrate problem-solving and innovation skills. CODEHIVE 2K26 2.0 features two exciting technical challenges Tech Forge and Agent Vibe providing participants with an opportunity to explore problem-solving, software development, artificial intelligence, APIs, LLMs and modern technology tools. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0607-chronyx-2026-jaya-sakthi-engineering-colege-technical-symposium-chennai2026-10-06 08:57:56 UTC+00002026-10-06 10:31:59 UTC+0000**CHRONYX 2026 Innovate Analyze Automate** is a technical symposium organized by **Jaya Sakthi Engineering College**, bringing together students to explore emerging technologies, showcase innovative ideas, and participate in challenging technical competitions. The fest features exciting events including **Mind Matrix, Datathon, Vibe Coding, Project Expo, Visual Cipher, Deepfake Detection Challenge, AI Innovation Challenge, and Tech Sprint**. Participants can demonstrate their technical skills, creativity, analytical thinking, coding abilities, and problem-solving skills. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0515-project-expo-2026-sri-sai-ranganathan-engineering-college-coimbatore2026-10-05 04:14:27 UTC+00002026-10-05 07:40:26 UTC+0000RS 300/PERSON https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0517-ideaforge-26-sasurie-college-engineering-technical-symposium-vijayamangalam2026-10-05 04:29:00 UTC+00002026-10-05 07:37:46 UTC+0000IDEAFORGE ;26 IDEATHON | TECHNICAL NON-TECHNICAL EVENTS ? The Department of Computer Science Engineering, Sasurie College of Engineering proudly presents IDEAFORGE ;26 an exciting platform to innovate, compete, create, and showcase your skills! ?? ? Date: 14th October 2026 (Wednesday) ? Venue: Abinandham Hall ? Registration: ₹250 per head ? Refreshments: Provided ? Certificates: For all participants ? TECHNICAL EVENTS ? 8-Hour Ideathon 8 specialized domains | Problems on the spot | Exclusive Cash Prize ? ? TECHNICAL EVENTS ? Prompt Engineering ? Business Pitch ? NON-TECHNICAL EVENTS ? Videography ? E-Games Free Fire ✨ Ideathon: Team size 14 members ✨ Other Events: Solo registration with access to all 4 events ✨ Registration Deadline: 12th October 2026 ? The best way to predict the future is to create it. ? REGISTER NOW: https://ideaforge2026-chi.vercel.app/ ? For Queries Registration Assistance: H. Heni Devinson: 7708269340 M. Harish: 9894469878 ? IDEAFORGE ;26 Where Ideas Become Impact. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0511-one-week-online-faculty-development-programme-emerging-trends-advanced-materials-manufacturing-characterization-ai-driven-engineering-2026-care-college-program-tiruchirappalli2026-10-05 03:10:58 UTC+00002026-10-05 07:37:23 UTC+0000Objective of the FDP o To explore recent developments in advanced materials, characterization techniques, additive manufacturing, and advanced machining processes. o To understand processstructureproperty relationships and the challenges associated with advanced and metal additive manufacturing. o To introduce AI-driven approaches for materials engineering, process optimization, research, and innovative applications https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0301-wano-short-sri-sai-ranganathan-engineering-college-national-level-film-competition-coimbatore2026-10-03 09:48:51 UTC+00002026-10-05 02:44:25 UTC+0000CYBITRADIC WANO FEST 2026 presents the National Level Short Film Competition, organized by Sri Sai Ranganathan Engineering College (REC), Coimbatore, in collaboration with Shortfundly OTT Marketplace. This competition invites college students from across India to showcase their filmmaking skills, creative storytelling, and cinematic vision. Students can submit short films across any genre and share their stories with a wider audience. COLLABORATION BENEFITS: Competition listing on the Shortfundly festival platform. The top five films will be considered for distribution on Shortfundly OTT, subject to mutually agreed terms and agreements with the respective filmmakers. One month of free Shortfundly OTT subscription access for participating students. EVENT DATE: 9 October 2026 VENUE: Sri Sai Ranganathan Engineering College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. ELIGIBILITY: Students from all colleges. GENRE: Open to any genre. CONTACT: Subash: +91 63838 53695 Seeman: +91 88380 39681 Turn your stories into legends at WANO FEST 2026! https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0310-infinova-2k26-unnamalai-institute-technology-national-level-technical-symposium-kovilpatti2026-10-03 02:12:15 UTC+00002026-10-05 02:44:06 UTC+0000INFINOVA 2K26 Infinite Ideas Innovative Futures ? INFINOVA 2K26 is a National Level Technical Symposium organized by the Departments of CSE, AI DS and CSE (Cyber Security) at Unnamalai Institute of Technology. The fest brings together passionate students, creative thinkers, and technology enthusiasts to showcase their skills, explore innovative ideas, and experience exciting technical and non-technical events. ?? With a blend of challenging competitions, fun activities, teamwork, and creativity, INFINOVA 2K26 aims to create an energetic platform for learning, networking, and unforgettable memories. ✨ Think. Create. Innovate. Celebrate. ✨ https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0314-zephoria-2k26-dance-battle-veltech-hightech-dr-rangarajan-sakunthala-engineering-college-event-chennai2026-10-03 10:13:16 UTC+00002026-10-05 02:41:16 UTC+0000Hello! We are delighted to invite you to our *Dance Battle, being organized as part of our **National-Level Symposium Cultural Event* on *9th October*. The event is designed to bring together talented dancers for an energetic and competitive stage where participants can showcase their skills, creativity, musicality, and stage presence. The Dance Battle will be judged by Prawin and Isai, with DJ ZuuZoo setting the vibe for the event. ? Prize Details ? First Prize ₹1,500 ? Second Prize ₹1,000 The prize amount may be increased depending on the overall number of registrations. We are looking forward to making this an exciting and memorable event. Please let us know if you have any additional expectations, requirements, or suggestions from our side. We would be happy to coordinate accordingly. Thank you, and we look forward to your response. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0508-artiwhiz-26-egs-pillay-engineering-college-international-student-symposium-nagapattinam2026-10-05 10:09:34 UTC+00002026-10-05 02:40:29 UTC+0000ARTiWHIZ ;26 is an International Student Symposium on Humanizing Technology , organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, through the Skylark Association. The symposium focuses on developing technology that is sustainable, inclusive, ethical, and responsible. The event provides students with opportunities to present innovative ideas, demonstrate technical skills, participate in academic activities, and engage with emerging technologies. ARTiWHIZ ;26 will be conducted on 10 October 2026, featuring online and offline technical and non-technical events for students. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0312-5-day-online-faculty-development-program-fdp-on-quantum-computing-artificial-intelligence-fundamentals-machine-learning-deep-kongu-engineering-college-erode2026-10-03 03:49:41 UTC+00002026-10-05 02:39:41 UTC+0000Fundamentals of Quantum Computing Qubits, Quantum Gates, and Quantum Circuits Quantum Algorithms (DeutschJozsa, Grover's, Simon's) Hands-on Implementation using IBM Qiskit Quantum Machine Learning and Quantum Neural Networks Applications of Quantum AI in Sustainable Computing Interactive sessions with expert speakers from reputed institutions https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0507-illuminate-26-s-a-engineering-college-entrepreneurship-workshop-chennai2026-10-05 09:54:56 UTC+00002026-10-05 02:38:24 UTC+0000ILLUMINATE 2026 Entrepreneurship Workshop Organized by: Entrepreneurship Development Cell (ED Cell), S.A. Engineering College, Chennai In association with: Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay Illuminate 2026 is an intensive 56 hour entrepreneurship workshop designed to provide students with practical exposure to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and startup development. The programme features sessions by experts and entrepreneurs and focuses on transforming ideas into structured business concepts. What You Will Experience The workshop includes: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Team Formation Idea Generation Problem Identification Business Model Canvas (BMC) Workshop Finance for Entrepreneurs Insights into Startup Development MVP Proof of Concept (POC) Pitching Workshop Q A Interactive team activities and practical exercises What You Will Gain Participants will get an opportunity to: Understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship Identify real-world problems and develop potential solutions Build and understand a Business Model Canvas Learn basic financial concepts relevant to startups Understand MVP and POC development Work collaboratively in teams Develop and present a startup idea Interact with experienced entrepreneurs and professionals Participant Benefits Registration Fee: ₹199 per participant The fee includes: Entrepreneurship training Participation certification Exclusive startup kit Business Model Canvas-related materials Other workshop incentives Workshop Duration One-day | 56 Hours The official workshop schedule is structured as a full-day programme with sessions and an approximately one-hour break. Who Can Participate? The workshop is suitable for college students interested in entrepreneurship, startups, innovation, business ideas and developing practical entrepreneurial skills. Turn Your Idea Into a Business Concept Don't just have an idea learn how to structure it, validate it and pitch it. Register for Illuminate 2026 and take your first step towards becoming an entrepreneur. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0302-ar-vr-experiencing-beyond-reality-2026-kongu-engineering-college-hands-workshop-erode2026-10-03 10:29:47 UTC+00002026-10-05 02:35:41 UTC+0000? AR/VR: Experiencing Beyond Reality Explore the immersive world of AR VR through a hands-on session featuring interactive experiences, live device demonstrations, 3D prototyping, and practical AR/VR application building. ✨ What you ;ll experience: Hands-on AR/VR app building Live device demos testing Real-time 3D prototyping Industry-oriented learning Career-focused project experience Certificate of completion ? Date: 23 October 2026 ? Venue: CC 1 2, Admin Block, KEC, Perundurai ? Registration Fee: ₹250/- (Incl. GST) ? Lunch refreshments provided ?️ Limited seats available. Register now! https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0406-shaurya-2026-iit-kharagpur-annual-sports-festival2026-10-04 04:52:25 UTC+00002026-10-05 02:34:23 UTC+0000Shaurya came into existence in 2008 with the vision of promoting a strong sports culture. In its first year, it witnessed a participation of more than 400 sportsmen across 5 sports, thus turning out to be a legitimate success. After the positive response to the first edition, Shaurya came up with a new theme, INDIA RISING , in 2009. The event this time included 8 games for men and 3 for women; the grandeur of this edition made Shaurya one of the most eminent sports meets in India.And in 2025 ,Shaurya came up with a new theme ,"THE WESTERN CITADEL". After 7 successful editions of Shaurya,With the force of the tides came RECKONING OF THE SEAS , the theme of Shaurya 2026 held from 9th-11th October, which saw immense participation from all over the country. Shaurya has always been supported and lauded by various renowned sports organisations and personalities of India for its role in the promotion of sports. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0403-three-days-national-leve-workshop-biomechanics-rehabilitation-engineering-assistive-therapeutic-mobility-enhancement-devices-2026-erode-sengunthar-college2026-10-04 09:52:30 UTC+00002026-10-05 12:08:07 UTC+0000Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College (Autonomous) is organizing a BMESI Sponsored Three-Day National Level Workshop on "Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering for Assistive, Therapeutic, and Mobility Enhancement Devices" from 26th to 28th October. The workshop will focus on fundamentals of biomechanics, gait analysis, and design of prosthetic, orthotic and mobility assistive devices with expert lectures and hands-on sessions by eminent resource persons from SSN College of Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College and Vijaya Physio Rehabilitation Centre, Erode. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0509-one-day-national-level-workshop-fdp-ai-cyber-defense-deep-learning-intrusion-detection-industry-research-2026-sprouts-orgs-it-services-edtech-online2026-10-05 10:32:34 UTC+00002026-10-05 11:44:28 UTC+0000Date: 25.10.2026 Time: 6pm to 8pm Join us for a One-Day National Level Workshop FDP on AI in Cyber Defense Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection in Industry and Research. Explore how Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning are transforming modern cybersecurity, from detecting cyber threats to building intelligent intrusion detection systems. The session includes hands-on learning, practical industry applications, research insights, and a certificate of participation, making it suitable for students, educators, researchers, and technology enthusiasts interested in AI and cybersecurity. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0303-multimodal-ai-from-architecture-to-fine-tuning-workshop-2026-kongu-engineering-college-erode2026-10-03 11:19:31 UTC+00002026-10-03 12:49:57 UTC+0000? Multimodal AI: From Architecture to Fine-tuning Dive into the world of Multimodal AI through a hands-on workshop covering LLMs, tokens, embeddings, Transformer architecture, model training, and fine-tuning. Get practical exposure to Hugging Face, VLMs, object detection, and building AI systems that work with text, images, audio, and video. ✨ What you ;ll explore: Gen AI Multimodal AI fundamentals LLMs, tokens embeddings Transformer architecture Hands-on LLMs using Hugging Face VLMs object detection Review, feedback certification ? Date: 23 October 2026 ? Registration Fee: ₹354/- (Incl. GST) ? Certificates for all participants ? Lunch refreshments provided ? Limited seats available. Enroll now! https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0214-bionics-2k26-ppg-institute-technology-national-level-technical-symposium-coimbatore2026-10-02 06:56:54 UTC+00002026-10-03 07:26:21 UTC+0000? National Level Technical Symposium BIONICS 2K26 ?⚡ Greetings from the Department of Biomedical Engineering BIOBUDS, PPG Institute of Technology We are happy to invite you all to participate in the 6th National Level Technical Symposium BIONICS 2K26 ? Date: 15.10.2026 ? Registration Fee: ₹250 per head ? Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000 ? Technical Events: Innovision Idea Hub Mind Rush ? Non-Technical Events: Organ Hunt Bio Connect ? Certificates Lunch will be provided for all participants ? Don ;t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent, ideas, and innovation! ? Register now using the QR code in the poster Join us and be a part of innovation! ? https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0213-international-conference-engineering-technology-icet-2026-zigma-medicare-india-private-limited-coimbatore2026-10-02 06:21:49 UTC+00002026-10-03 07:25:18 UTC+0000ICET ;2026 offers a forum for researchers, engineers, academics, and industry experts to share cutting-edge innovations, advancements, and research across engineering and technology fields. It aims to foster collaboration and knowledge dissemination, promoting technological progress and addressing real-world challenges. The conference covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, robotics, automation, renewable energy, sustainable development, communication technologies, and smart systems. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0108-bioforge-2026-dhanalakshmi-srinivasan-university-national-level-technical-symposium-perambalur2026-10-01 05:11:26 UTC+00002026-10-02 06:09:37 UTC+0000on spot _ Registration| BIOFORGE Events * Paper Presentation * Project Expo * Bio Connect * Ad Zap ? Registration Fee: ₹250 per participant ⏳ Paper Submission: 30.09.2026 ✅ Acceptance: 06.10.2026 ? Contact: Dr. Muhammadu Sathik Raja | +91 9943861818 https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0111-roboathon-2026-jp-college-engineering-dynamic-robotics-event-tenkasi2026-10-01 07:54:25 UTC+00002026-10-02 06:07:16 UTC+0000ROBOTHON-26 is a dynamic robotics event organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, J.P. College of Engineering. The event provides students with an exciting platform to showcase their robotics, electronics, programming, problem-solving, and innovation skills. The fest features engaging events such as Pitch, Line Follower, Robot Race, and Robotic Assemble, encouraging participants to demonstrate creativity, teamwork, technical knowledge, and practical engineering skills. With exciting challenges, competitive events, and attractive cash prizes, ROBOTHON-26 aims to inspire students to explore the world of robotics and transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0206-medarzt-2k26-srm-valliammai-engineering-college-medical-electronics-symposium-kattankulathur2026-10-02 08:38:27 UTC+00002026-10-02 06:05:45 UTC+0000MEDARZT ;2K26 is a National Level Technical Symposium organized by the Department of Medical Electronics, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur. The symposium provides a platform for students to showcase their technical knowledge, creativity, problem-solving skills and innovation through various technical events. MEDARZT ;2K26 features events including Paper Forge, Diagnox, Tech Heist, CryptoQuest and Mind Matrix. The event brings together passionate students to learn, compete and explore emerging concepts in technology and medical electronics. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0212-food-film-2026-hindusthan-college-engineering-technology-short-contest-coimbatore2026-10-02 04:49:04 UTC+00002026-10-02 06:04:49 UTC+0000Food on Film is a short film contest conducted as part of ESCULENT ;2K26, a national-level technical symposium organized by the Department of Food Technology, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore. The contest invites college students to create an original 34 minute Tamil short film based on food technology, sustainability, food safety, food waste, innovation or future food systems. Participants can use fiction, documentary, awareness, experimental or narrative formats to combine creativity with food-related ideas. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0209-hackzen-26-dr-ngp-institute-technology-hackathon-coimbatore2026-10-02 11:04:06 UTC+00002026-10-02 06:03:15 UTC+0000Kindly read all instructions and PROCEED TO THE ATTACHED WEB-PAGE for REGISTRATION!!! https://www.hackzen.drngpit.ac.in/hackzen/index/#top About HackZen '26: HACKZEN, is a 24-hour inter-college hackathon where engineering students from across the district and state come together to build innovative, real-world solutions. Bring your ideas, form your team, and turn concepts into working prototype. Designed to take participants from Industry Challenges to Breakthrough Solutions, the event challenges engineering teams to build working prototypes or well-developed ideas within a single day-and-night sprint. The hackathon is structured around six core themes spanning Mechanical, EEE, ECE, CSE, AI/DS, Civil, and Biomedical Engineering. Together, these themes align with 5 UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Climate Action. Open to teams from outside the host institution, HACKZEN '26 invites participants to review the themes and problem statements in advance and select one problem statement under their chosen theme during registration, before arriving ready to innovate, build, and present. Event Highlights Details Registration Fee: ₹750 per team Team Configuration: only 4 members per team Food stalls are available (sub to prices at Venue) Certificates: Physical digital certificates of participation for all registered attendees Schedule Timeline (REFER WEB FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE) Registration Deadline: 10.10.2026 - 5pm Hackathon Duration: 13.10.2026 at 10am 14.10.2026 at 10am (24 Hours Non-Stop) Final Project Evaluation: 14.10.2026 from 7am to 10am Prize Distribution: 14.10.2026 from 10am - 12pm Participant Guidelines What to Bring Power Connectivity: Each team will be provided a limited number of power outlets. Please bring your own extension cord/power strip to charge multiple devices. Hardware IoT Projects: Participants working on IoT or hardware-based problem statements must bring their own components microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.), sensors, breadboards, and connecting wires. Organizers will not supply hardware components. Personal Electronics: Laptops, chargers, mouse/mousepad, power banks, and any necessary software/IDEs pre-installed and ready to use. Personal Belongings: College ID card (mandatory for entry and verification), basic toiletries, a water bottle, and light sleeping gear/blanket for anyone planning short breaks during the 24 hours. Conduct: Participants are expected to maintain discipline and respect fellow participants, mentors, and organizers throughout the event. Any form of malpractice or plagiarism in submissions will lead to disqualification. KINDLY NOTE THAT "FOOD ORDERS" FROM OUTSIDE THE EVENT VENUE (via SWIGGY/ZOMATO/other food delivery partners) WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INSIDE! Attendance: Teams are expected to be present at the venue for the full 24-hour duration unless prior permission is obtained from the organizers. Problem Statements ️ Problem statements for hardware themes will be released 3 days prior to HackZen '26 Problem statements for software themes will be released ON THE SPOT ; at THE VENUE. Prizes Awards !!!!ATTRACTIVE CASH PRIZES AWAIT!!!! Location Venue Venue: AV HALL, 2nd Floor, D BLOCK, Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology Address: Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology , Main Road, Dr. N.G.P. Nagar, Nehru Nagar West, Kalapatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641048 CONNECT CREW: LEAD 01 Arun V S 9952732141 LEAD 02 Adwaith Vasudevan S 9600625374 CONNECT 1 Pirtiksha S 9384517203 CONNECT 2 Dhakshatha S 8610009672 CONNECT 3 Nidhishvaran 7871972422 CONNECT 4 Kayalvizhi C 9361977745 https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0207-inno360-2026-erode-sengunthar-engineering-college-hackathon2026-10-02 09:16:53 UTC+00002026-10-02 06:02:35 UTC+0000Inno360 2026 is a 12-hour hackathon hosted by the Department of Civil Engineering, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College (Autonomous), Perundurai. Date: Thursday, 15th October 2026 Venue: Kailaimani A. Munusamy Mudaliyar Arangam, ESEC Team size: 3 or 4 members, including the team lead There are 2 themes: EcoThon and CADathon. Problem statements are given on the spot. Attractive Cash Prizes await the winners. Lunch, refreshments and certificates are provided to all participants. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0208-embedathon-2k26-sasurie-college-engineering-hackathon-vijayamangalam2026-10-02 10:03:54 UTC+00002026-10-02 06:01:59 UTC+0000EMBEDATHON 2k26 is an 8-Hour Hardware Hackathon organized by the Department of Electronics Communication Engineering, Sasurie College of Engineering (Autonomous), Tirupur. The event brings together passionate student innovators to design, build, and demonstrate real-world hardware solutions using embedded technologies. Participants will work on innovative ideas involving Embedded Systems, IoT, Robotics, AI, Smart Sensors, Wireless Communication, and other emerging technologies. With a focus on creativity, hands-on learning, teamwork, and problem-solving, EMBEDATHON 2k26 provides an exciting platform for students to turn their ideas into working prototypes and showcase their technical skills. ? Exciting Prizes Recognition ? Certificates for All Participants ? Refreshments Lunch Provided https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/10/0109-matlab-solvathon-2k26-ksr-college-engineering-hackathon-tiruchengode2026-10-01 05:39:22 UTC+00002026-10-02 06:01:04 UTC+0000? MATLAB SOLVATHON 2K26 Think. Simulate. Solve. Ready to turn your engineering ideas into real-world solutions? MATLAB SOLVATHON 2K26 is a 24-hour engineering hackathon organized by K.S.R. College of Engineering in association with MathWorks, where innovation meets MATLAB Simulink. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/09/2905-intellathon-26-dhanalakshmi-srinivasan-institute-research-technology-hackathon-perambalur2026-09-29 01:51:33 UTC+00002026-10-01 03:01:09 UTC+0000INTELLATHON 26 is an International Hackathon jointly organized by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research and Technology (DSIR T), India, and Dongguk University, South Korea, bringing together students, innovators, developers, and technology enthusiasts to create solutions for a sustainable, healthy, and future-ready world. The hackathon focuses on three major domains: Computer Intelligent Computing, Healthcare Biomedical Innovation, and Industry 5.0 Automation. Participants can work on challenges involving AI Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Cloud, Digital Health, Biomedical Devices, Bioinformatics, IoT, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Predictive Maintenance, and Energy-Efficient Automation. The event provides opportunities for international collaboration, expert mentorship, industry exposure, innovation, and prototype development, with a cash prize worth ₹1,00,000 and certificates for participants. https://www.knowafest.com/explore/events/2026/09/3014-intelli-genz-2k26-mahendra-college-engineering-national-level-technical-symposium-salem2026-09-30 12:22:05 UTC+00002026-10-01 02:55:57 UTC+0000MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous),Salem ?DEPARTMENT OF AI DS? ? ONE DAY NATIONAL-LEVEL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM INTELLI-GENZ 2K26? Event Date: 09.10.2026 ?EVENTS: ?TECHNICAL EVENTS: ? INNOV EXPO (Project Expo) ? Paper Presentation ? Prompt-A-Thon ? Workshop ?NON-TECHNICAL EVENTS: ? Gaming ? IPL Auction ? Mystery Box ? Fee Details: ✔️ Registration Fee ₹300/-person ? Important : ⏳ Last date for Registration:05.10.2026 (01:00 PM) ⚡Lunch will be provided for all participants. ? Reach-out : ?Website Link: https://ai-sympo.intelligenz2k26.workers.dev/ ?E-Mail:intelligenz2k26@gmail.com * *CONVENOR* * Dr.R.Reka Prof HOD/AI DS ? Contacts: ? ? **FACULTY COORDINATORS:** 1.Mrs. V. Thangaponu AP/AI DS (81228 70770) 2.Ms. M. Sowmiya -AP/AI DS (9500625570) ? **STUDENT COORDINATORS:** AI DS 1.M. Parthiban 8778910842 2.U.K.R. Eswar Kanan 9363294224 3.K. Viveka 4.S. Joshi ? Don ;t miss this grand opportunity to showcase your skills creativity! ? ?Join us and be a part of INTELLI-GENZ 2k26?