Upcoming Idea Competitions in College Fests, Events in January 2026.

Events:
Innovator’s Gambit : The Innovation Confluence – An entrepreneurial challenge where teams pitch Ideas and manage the full journey from concept to launch.
The Managerial Hunt : The Quest for Synergy – A strategic campus-wide hunt testing teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving across business domains.
Questivator : The Data Synergy Challenge – A data storytelling competition bringing analytics, creativity, and business insight together.
Manager’s Dilemma (Street Play) : The Theatre of Management – A street-play based event showcasing managerial conflicts, ethics, and leadership challenges through performance.
Corporate Conundrum : The Ethical Crossroads – A boardroom simulation focused on ethical dilemmas, corporate pressure, and crisis handling.
The Negotiator : The Art of Persuasion – A persuasive negotiation event testing stakeholder management, communication, and conflict resolution. (Online Event)
Fusion Fiesta : The Creative Confluence – A marketing campaign challenge combining creativity and strategy to build unforgettable brand concepts.
The Ultimate Quiz Challenge : The Battle of Brilliance – A fast-paced business quiz assessing global awareness, strategy, and presence of mind.
Trade-O-Mania : The Market Arena – A financial trading simulation where participants build portfolios and respond to real-time market shocks. (Online Event)

Fundamentals of Design Thinking – Understanding its importance in problem-solving.
✅The 5 Stages of Design Thinking – Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.
✅ Applying Design Thinking – Solve real-world challenges with creative solutions.
✅Hands-on Activities – Engage in practical exercises for deeper learning.

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Fest Events

As part of the AICTE Sponsored 1st International Conference – “Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Integrating AI, IoT and Data Science Innovations”, the following academic and technical events are planned to enrich learning, research collaboration, and innovation:

Inaugural Ceremony & Keynote Addresses
Distinguished speakers from academia, industry, and healthcare research will deliver keynote talks on emerging trends in AI-driven healthcare, smart medical IoT, and data-centric decision systems.

Technical Paper Presentation Sessions
Peer-reviewed research papers will be presented under thematic tracks such as AI in medical imaging, IoT-based health monitoring systems, healthcare data analytics, and intelligent decision support systems.

Invited Expert & Industry Sessions
Special sessions by international and national experts focusing on real-world healthcare challenges, translational research, and industry-academia collaboration.

Panel Discussion on Future Healthcare Technologies
Interactive panel discussions involving clinicians, researchers, and technologists on ethical AI, data security, interoperability, and scalable healthcare innovations.

Student Research & Innovation Showcase
Platform for students and young researchers to present innovative prototypes, posters, and research Ideas related to smart healthcare solutions.

Valedictory Session & Best Paper Awards
Recognition of outstanding research contributions through Best Paper and Young Researcher Awards, followed by the conference summary and outcome

Innosell - ( Paper presentation, Ideathon, Marketing)
Story2Screen - Use Case Analysis & UI Design
Fix & Flex - Debugging
Brain Blitz - Quiz
Reel Rush - Short film
Reboot the Waste - Project Exhibition
Lock & Seek - Treasure Hunt
Brandit - On-Spot Ad Act

Event includes:
InnoWell: Innovate for Wellbeing where problem statements are provided.

Idea-O-Lite: Ideate to Illuminate under the theme Engineering Sustainability for a Circular World

Join us to Ideate transformative solutions, innovate prototypes, and investigate challenges to shape a better future.

Phase I: Idea Submission (Online)
Deadline: 15 January 2025
No Registration Fee for Idea Submission!

Phase II: Presentation (Online)
Date: 22 Jan 2025 – Time : 09.30 A.M to 05.00 P.M

Phase III: 8-Hour Hackathon (Offline)

Top 15 Teams will compete in the Grand Finale!

1.Paper Presentation
Present your research Ideas, technical papers, and innovative concepts before an expert panel.

2.Project Presentation
Showcase working models or conceptual projects demonstrating practical engineering applications.

3.CAD Modeling
Test your design and modeling skills using industry-relevant CAD tools.

4.Technical Quiz
A competitive quiz focusing on core mechanical engineering concepts and general technical knowledge.

• Idea Submission & Abstract Evaluation
• Prototype Development
• Hackathon Grand Finale
• Project Demonstration & Evaluation

Hackathon
Online Selection Round
Onsite Idea-to-Product Development & Demo

AI Hack Matrix- “AI for Good: Solutions for Social Impact”
Genesis-X
Resilient India
Apex Ad Sprint
Nationwide Moot Court 2026
Case Verse : International Case Study & Simulation Competition
PCB InnovateX: Powering the Hardware Revolution in collaboration with ALTIUM
Drone Forge: Workshop, Design, Flying and Exposition of Drones
Proto War 1.0
Mapathon 2.0
Milletverse 2026: Create, Compete, Conquer with Millets
Revealing the Invisible: Instrumental Chemistry in Environmental Monitoring
AI Quest: The Mystery Trail 2.0 for Sustainable Environment
PhysX Fusion 2026-Quiz, AI in Action & Ideathon
Robotics Skill Challenge
Confloat 3.0
Tech4SDG Ideathon 2.0
Future Build Innovation Pitch Competition (in Collaboration with ASHRAE–PEDA)
Bio-Circular Innovation Sprint
CodeRelay 2.0
Hovermania
Tech for Truth: AI in Criminal Investigations and Beyond
Innovative Healthy Street Foods
Virtual Patient Journey Challenge
Pharma-Manthan 1.0
ShelterGenuis
TechCouture: Fashion Meets Innovation (Fashion Show)
Learning Carnival 2026 : Celebrating Creative Classrooms
APEX SYNERGY AI SUMMIT 2026: Unleashing AI powered strategic management excellence
Chef de campus
Itinerary Innovator Challenge
Vanity Cup
Wealthcraft Challenge 2.0
Think Like an Economist 5.0AI Hack Matrix- “AI for Good: Solutions for Social Impact”
Genesis-X
Resilient India
Apex Ad Sprint
Nationwide Moot Court 2026
Case Verse : International Case Study & Simulation Competition
PCB InnovateX: Powering the Hardware Revolution in collaboration with ALTIUM
Drone Forge: Workshop, Design, Flying and Exposition of Drones
Proto War 1.0
Mapathon 2.0
Milletverse 2026: Create, Compete, Conquer with Millets
Revealing the Invisible: Instrumental Chemistry in Environmental Monitoring
AI Quest: The Mystery Trail 2.0 for Sustainable Environment
PhysX Fusion 2026-Quiz, AI in Action & Ideathon
Robotics Skill Challenge
Confloat 3.0
Tech4SDG Ideathon 2.0
Future Build Innovation Pitch Competition (in Collaboration with ASHRAE–PEDA)
Bio-Circular Innovation Sprint
CodeRelay 2.0
Hovermania
Tech for Truth: AI in Criminal Investigations and Beyond
Innovative Healthy Street Foods
Virtual Patient Journey Challenge
Pharma-Manthan 1.0
ShelterGenuis
TechCouture: Fashion Meets Innovation (Fashion Show)
Learning Carnival 2026 : Celebrating Creative Classrooms
APEX SYNERGY AI SUMMIT 2026: Unleashing AI powered strategic management excellence
Chef de campus
Itinerary Innovator Challenge
Vanity Cup
Wealthcraft Challenge 2.0
Think Like an Economist 5.0

Production Meishu – Manufacturing challenge
CAD Combat – Design and simulation battle
Stick It Structure It – Structural innovation contest
Paper Presentation – Platform for emerging Ideas
Robo Event – Robotics and automation challenge
Workshop – Industry-oriented skill training
Lean Six Sigma
FEA
Operations Management
ProdXplore – Fun, problem-solving competition
Panel Discussion on Sustainability in Manufacturing
with key industry professionals nation-wide.

AERO

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
Technical Quiz
Water Rocketry

Non-Technical Events
Brain OH Bunch
E-Arena

AGRI

Technical Events
Project Expo
Paper Presentation
Minute to Win It

Non-Technical Events
Fireless Cooking
Reel Making

AI & DS

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
Technical Quiz

Non-Technical Events
E-Gaming
Logical Rivera

BME

Technical Events
Project Expo
Idea Sprint
Technical Quiz

Non-Technical Events
Rebus
Engg Meme Mania

BIOTECH

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
Project Expo
Bio Quiz

Non-Technical Events
Connections
Funfinity

CSE & CYBER

Technical Events
Technical Quiz
Spot the Bot
Project Expo

Non-Technical Events
Theme Photography
Gaming Corner

CSE (AI & ML)

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
TechFusion Quest

Non-Technical Events
Mind Snap
Free Fire Battle
Lens & Motion

CSBS

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
ThinkNFlow
Project Expo

Non-Technical Events

Come Play Confuse
BizNxt

ECE & VLSI

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
Circuit Debugging
Project Expo

Non-Technical Events
IPL Auction
E-Football

EEE

Technical Events
Project Expo
Quiz Sprint
Paper Presentation

Non-Technical Events
Doodle Detectives
Free Fire

MECH

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
CAD Modelling
Project Expo

Non-Technical Events
Garena
Art of Aperture

MBA

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
AD Zap
Best Manager
Business Plan Development

Non-Technical Events
Brand in a Brush

MCA

Technical Events
Paper Presentation
Technical Quiz
Debugging
Non-Technical Events
Connections

CULTURAL
Dance
Music
Mime
Reels Making
Adapt Tune

SPORTS
Ball Badminton (Men & Women)
Basketball (Men & Women)
Cricket (Men)
Football (Men)
Handball (Men)
Kabaddi (Men)
Kho-Kho (Men)
Table Tennis (Men & Women)
Throwball (Women)
Volleyball (Men & Women)

NCC
Technical Events
Drill
Flag Area
Tent Pitching

Reverse Coding, Connection, Rapid fire,Web relay rush,SQL Showdown, Cyber Quest, Data Analysis,Tech Quiz,Crossword puzzles,Mobile Application,Game development,Photography,Logo design,prompt craft,Blind typing,Ideathon