Upcoming Project Competitions in College Fests, Events in September 2026.

SymposiumDetails:Two Days – National Level Technical Symposium
• CSE:
o Paper Presentation
o Byte Battle
o Reverse Coding
• IT:
o Paper Presentation
o Project Expo
o UX Explore
• CYBER:
o Paper Presentation
o Brute Force Brain
o Cyber Challenge
• AI&DS
o Paper Presentation
o Tech-Swap
o Prompt Battle
• AI&ML:
o Paper Presentation
o Prompt Verse
• ECE:
o Paper Presentation
o Tricky Circuits
o Googler
• EEE:
o Paper Presentation
o Link-Up
o Tech Hunt
• MDE:
o Paper Presentation
o Ad-Zap
o Med Quest
• CIVIL:
o Paper Presentation
o Technical Quiz
o Mind Blogger
• MECH:
o Paper Presentation
o Quiz Master
o Audio Clipping
• R&A:
o Paper Presentation
o ROBOTIQ
o ROBO ARENA
• PT:
o Paper Presentation
o Pharma Quiz

• MBA:
o Paper Presentation
o Ad-Zap
o Best Manager

Project expo

Technical events
1.Debugging
2.paper presentation
3.technical quiz
4.prompt generation
5.Project Expo

Non Technical Events
1.Reverse Pictionary
2.Tresure Hunt
3.Case Study
4.Online Games(chess,carrom)
4.Brand Battle

Technical Events: Paper Presentation, Project Expo, CodeCraze, Prompt Clash, Tech Quiz

Non-Technical: E-Sports, Team Games, Shorts & More!

TECHNICAL EVENTS
1. Paper Presentation (ELECTRO SPHERE)
2. Project Presentation (ELECTRO INNOVATE)
3. Technical Quiz (BRIAN BATTLE)
4. Circuit Debugging ( FAULT HUNTERS )
NON-TECHNICAL EVENTS
1. Guess-o-mania
2. IPL Auction
3. Tech-Know-Logic
4. TREASURE HUNT

TECHNICAL EVENTS
📌 Tech Poster
📌 Paper Presentation
📌 Project Expo
📌 Mech IQ
📌 Lathe Legends
📌 CAD Design Challenge
📌 Mech Think & Build
📌 Water Rocketry
📌 Robo Rush
🎮 NON-TECHNICAL EVENTS
📌 LogoConnect
📌 Connect X
📌 Game Galaxy
📌 Act & Guess
🚀 WORKSHOP TITLE
“SPACE EXPLORATION AND FUTURE SATELLITE COMMUNICATION”

1.Paper presentation
2.Project presentation
3.electro quiz
4.aurduino debugging
5.laya
6.master mind
7.cartoon showdown
8.last zone

## Zephoria’26 – Fest Events

Two-Day National-Level Technical Symposium | October 8 & 9, 2026

### 🎯 Day 1 – Technical Events

October 8, 2026

Paper Presentation

Present innovative ideas, research, and technical insights.

Project Expo

Showcase creative Projects and innovative solutions.

Quiz

Challenge your knowledge, speed, and intelligence.

Vibe Coding

Unleash your creativity through innovative coding experiences.

Workshops

Gain practical knowledge and hands-on technical experience.

Mystery X

Discover the unexpected in an exciting mystery event.

### 🎉 Day 2 – Non-Technical Events

October 9, 2026

Solo Dance

Showcase your individual talent, rhythm, and expression.

Group Dance

Celebrate teamwork, coordination, and synchronized performances.

Dance Battle

Bring your moves, energy, and competitive spirit to the dance floor.

Short Film

Express your imagination through cinematic storytelling.

IPL Auction

Experience the excitement of strategic bidding and team building.

E-Sports

Compete, strategize, and showcase your gaming skills.

Mystery Y

Step into the unknown and take on the mystery!

Zephoria’26 – Explore. Experience. Evolve.

Fest Events:

• 24-Hour Hackathon
• Hardware Hackathon
• Software Hackathon
• Open Innovation Challenge
• Problem Statement Challenge
• Project Development & Prototyping
• Technical Evaluation Rounds
• Final Project Presentation & Demo
• Prize Distribution

Round 1 (Ideation): Submit your Project idea in PPT format.
Deadline: Sep 28, 2026
Round 2 (The Hack): 36-Hour Offline Hackathon.
Dates: Oct 8 - 10, 2026
Venue: KSR College of Engineering, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu.

Technical Events

Paper Presentation
Poster Presentation
Project/Model Display Contest
Quiz

Non-Technical Events

Cook Without Fire
Short Film
Debate
Photography

Technical Themes
Smart and Digital Food Processing Technologies
Food Waste Valorization and By-Product Utilization
Emerging and Non-Thermal Food Processing Technologies
Future Foods, Functional Foods and Innovation
Smart Food Packaging, Safety and Quality Assurance

Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Future Food Security

Showcase your knowledge, creativity and talent at Esculent’2K26!

Technical Events
📄 Paper Presentation
🖼️ Poster Presentation
💡 Project/Model Display
🧠 Food Quiz

Non-Technical Events
👩‍🍳 Cook Without Fire
🎬 Short Film
🎤 Debate
📸 Photography

Participate, showcase your talent and be part of ESCULENT’2K26! 🌾✨

Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College department of CSE(AI&ML) proudly presents ZEPHORIA 2K26, a two-day national-level symposium filled with innovation, learning, and fun.

As part of this symposium, we bring you an exclusive Project EXPO on 8th October 2026, providing a platform for students to showcase their innovative Projects, technology-driven solutions, creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities before distinguished evaluators.

• Technical Paper/Abstract Presentation
• Final-Year Student Project Presentation
• Research Scholar Presentations
• Faculty Research Presentations
• Invited Keynote Lectures
• Industry–Academia Technical Interaction
• Best Paper Awards

🔥 Exciting Events:
📄 Paper Presentation (Hybrid Mode)
💡 Project Presentation
🔗 Tech-Connect
🧠 Tech-Quiz

Technical Events
- Ideation Arena
- Project Presentation

Non-Technical Events
- Chess Arena
- Reverse Engineering

## 🏴‍☠️ WANO FEST 2026 — FEST EVENTS

### 💻 Technical Events

* 💻 **Coding Challenge**
* 🐞 **Code Debugging**
* 🧠 **Technical Quiz**
* 🎨 **UI/UX Design Challenge**
* 🤖 **AI Prompt Challenge**
* 🛡️ **Capture The Flag (CTF)**
* 📄 **Paper Presentation**
* 🚀 **Project Expo**

### 🎭 Non-Technical Events

* ⚔️ **Will of D**
* 🗺️ **Red Line Rush – Treasure Hunt**
* 💃 **Nika’s Dance Arena**
* 🎤 **Bink’s Rhythm – Singing**
* 📸 **Pirate Portraits – Photography**
* 🎥 **Grand Line Visuals – Videography**
* 🎬 **Straw Hat Studio – Short Film**
* 🎮 **E-Sports**

### 🔥 Short Knowafest Format

**Technical:**
💻 Coding | 🐞 Debugging | 🧠 Quiz | 🎨 UI/UX | 🤖 AI Prompt | 🛡️ CTF | 📄 Paper Presentation | 🚀 Project Expo

**Non-Technical:**
⚔️ Will of D | 🗺️ Treasure Hunt | 💃 Dance | 🎤 Singing | 📸 Photography | 🎥 Videography | 🎬 Short Film | 🎮 E-Sports

**🏴‍☠️ National Level • One Fest • Endless Adventures**

Paper Presentation
Project Presentation
Bug Hunt
AI Hackathon
Prompt Battle
IPL Auction
Free Fire
AI / ML / LLM Workshop
Data Science / Generative AI Workshop

🔧 TECHNICAL EVENTS
Ink 2 Impact – Paper Presentation
A platform for budding researchers and innovators to present their ideas, research findings, and technical papers on emerging trends in biomedical engineering and technology. Participants get a chance to showcase their analytical thinking and communication skills in front of an expert panel.
Beyond the Blueprint – Project Presentation
Showcase your innovative Projects and prototypes that solve real-world problems. This event encourages participants to demonstrate their technical execution, creativity, and problem-solving approach, turning concepts into impactful solutions.
Tech Heist 3.0 – Technical Treasure Hunt
An exciting and fast-paced treasure hunt that tests participants' technical knowledge, logical reasoning, and teamwork. Teams must crack clues and solve challenges scattered across the campus to reach the final treasure.
VisionX – AR/VR Workshop
A hands-on workshop introducing participants to the fundamentals and applications of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies. Ideal for those curious about immersive tech and its growing role in biomedical and engineering applications.

🎯 NON-TECHNICAL EVENTS
Freeze the Frame – Photography Challenge
A creative photography contest where participants capture moments, themes, or concepts through their lens. A perfect event for those who love storytelling through images.
BioSync – Blindfold Challenge
A fun and thrilling challenge that tests participants' coordination, trust, and teamwork as they complete tasks blindfolded, relying on their other senses and their teammates' guidance.

Paper Presentation, Poster Presentation, Project Presentation, Coding Contest, Executive Development Programme, Tech Conclave, 12-Hour Hackathon
Event Schedule
Day 1 – 14 October 2026
Paper Presentation
Poster Presentation
Project Presentation
Day 2 – 15 October 2026
Coding Contest
Executive Development Programme
Tech Conclave
12-Hour Hackathon
Hackathon: 14 October 2026, 7:00 PM – 15 October 2026, 7:00 AM
Registration Fees
Event Pass – ₹399
Access to all 6 events
Lunch – 2 days
Refreshments – 2 days
Hackathon Pass – ₹699
12-hour Hackathon
All 6 symposium events
Lunch – 2 days
Dinner – 1
Breakfast – 1
Refreshments – 2 days
Hackathon-night refreshments

24-Hour Hackathon
Real-World Problem Solving
Prototype Development
Mentorship Sessions
Technical Building & Testing
Final Project Pitching
Jury Evaluation

Themes of the AI Project
AI and Machine Learning: Explore intelligent systems that learn from data, recognize patterns, and make accurate predictions for real-world applications.
Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems: Develop AI agents capable of reasoning, decision-making, and autonomous task execution.
Natural Language Processing: Build intelligent applications that understand, process, and generate human language.
Computer Vision and Image Processing: Design systems that analyze images and videos for object detection, recognition, and visual intelligence.
Robotics and Automation: Create robotic and automated solutions that improve industrial productivity and everyday life.
Data Science & Analytics: Extract valuable insights from data using analytics, visualization, and predictive modeling.
Real World Impact and Innovations: Present AI Projects addressing healthcare, agriculture, education, AI innovations, smart cities, sustainability, cybersecurity, and social challenges.

Master the fundamentals of Figma

Design modern and responsive UI

Learn Auto Layout & Design Systems

Build interactive prototypes

Explore real-world UI/UX design workflows

Showcase live Project

Interactive workshop and certificate

Refreshments provided

Exhibitions, Project displays
Workshops, guest lectures
Innovation challenges & hackathons

Inaugural Ceremony
Keynote Speaker Sessions
Paper Presentation Contest
Poster Presentation Session
Technical Workshops
Panel Discussion with Experts
Young Researcher Forum
Innovation & Startup Pitch
Industry Networking Meet
Quiz Competition (Chemistry & Engineering)
Project Expo / Exhibition Stalls
Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Cultural Night / Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
Fun & Interactive Events
Science Quiz
Chemistry Treasure Hunt
Idea Hackathon
Best Research Poster Award
Photography Contest (Science Theme)